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Who,  within  a  few  months  of  the  time  when  he  would  have 
graduated  from  the  State  Normal  School,  Los  Angeles,  California, 
in  1887,  gave  up  his  school  life  to  go  with  my  husband  and  myself 
in  the  Holiness  Work  as  a  Singing  Evangelist,  which  work  he  fol- 
lowed, giving  several  of  the  best  years  of  his  young  life,  with  pro- 
nounced success,  and  who,  with  his  wife,  had  charge  of  the  Azusa 
Holiness  Church  the  winter  we  spent  in  Phoenix,  Arizona. 


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HISTORY  and  "^fl5,'CSLSy 

REMINISCENCES 


OF  THE 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  WORK 


SOUTHERN  CALIFORNIA 


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ARIZONA 


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RECORD    PRESS.    SOUTH    PASADENA 


MRS.  J.  F.  WASHBURN 


VGE    64    YEARS 


We  live  in  thoughts,  not  years; 

Count  time  by  smiles,  not  tears; 

And,  though  the  hair  be  silvered,  yet  the  heart  is  young 

bo  long  as  lovmg  hearts  indict  the  tongue. 


JAMES  F.  WASHBURN 

Minister  and  Evangelist 


In  this  volume  there  have  been  covered,  in  a  compre- 
hensive, historical  manner,  the  various  departments  of  the 
Holiness  Movement  and  Church  work;  embracing  a  period 
of  thirty  years.  Owing  to  the  much  repetition  in  the  line  of 
reports,  we  have  endeavored  to  intersperse  personal  ex- 
perience in  order  that  the  monotony  will  not  seem  pro- 
nounced. 

Before  deciding  to  attempt  this  work,  I  sometimes  felt 
to  hesitate;  and,  as  one  has  remarked,  I  knew  it  was  a 
gigantic  work  and  realized  the  depth  of  it  only  as  the  work 
developed  and  progressed,  and  I  surely  have  found  it  was  a 
gi'eatly  more  complicated  task  than  I  had  thought.  It  has 
demanded  more  time  and  labor,  but  has  been  freely  given. 
Sometimes  it  spread  itself  out  before  me  like  the  great  rest- 
less ocean;  then  again  like  the  tangled  skein,  and  would 
create  a  feeling  of  dismay,  but  ever  after  I  had  perseveringly 
passed  the  most  difficult  part,  I  found  the  toil  a  pleasant 
one.  I  believe  the  Holy  Spirit  has  been  with  me  in  writing 
this  work  and  I  fully  expect  He  will  bless  it  in  His  own  way, 
to  every  one  who  reads  it, 

I  acknowledge  the  personal  indebtedness  to  my  husband 
for  his  assistance  in  compiling  this  book,  and  to  my  niece, 
Mrs.  Hope  Washburn  Merwin,  I  express  my  gratitude  for 
her  patient  copy  work.  Also  I  recognize  courtesy  is  due 
those  who  have  responded  to  the  request  for  articles,  statis- 
tics, pictures,  etc.  I  have  copied  from  the  Church  Records 
and  all  but  five  of  the  file  of  635  Pentecosts  (the  five  being 
lost  from  my  file  and  have  not  been  able  to  trace  them). 

The  history  compiled  in  this  book  is  of  the  work  origi- 
nated as  a  Holiness  movement  which  swept  over  Southern 
California  and  Arizona  with  great  power  for  good,  effecting 
all  denominations  and  class  of  people  as  nothing  else  had 
ever  done,  and  so  rapidly  did  it  progress  that  it  was  a  marvel 
to  the  most  sanguine  interested  in  it;  proving  it  was 
ordained  of  God  to  be  a  great  success  in  establishing  Holi- 
ness in  the  country  on  a  solid  basis,  as  well  as  stimulating 
many  others  to  be  encouraged  in  higher  spiritual  life  who 


INTRODUCTION 

did  not  see  their  way  clear  to  make  it  so  pronounced  a  neces- 
sity as  did  those  who  organized  themselves  into  the  Holiness 
Church.  They  feeling  amidst  the  multitude  of  other  Church 
organizations  it  would  be  pleasing  to  God  and  a  blessing  to 
the  spiritual  class,  to  have  one  with  Holiness  as  the  basis 
of  membership;  as  they  believed  they  had  the  Scripture  to 
bear  them  out  in  so  doing. 

While  preparing  the  manuscript  the  writer  has  been 
much  in  prayer,  that  not  one  page  would  be  written  but 
would  call  forth  in  the  heart  of  someone,  something  to  help 
them  to  a  better  and  happier  life,  with  an  incentive  to  push 
hard  and  stand  fast  in  the  things  that  will  help  them  and 
others,  to  live  so  they  will  be  happy  while  the  years  of 
eternity  roll.  Often  has  an  agony  of  prayer  swept  over  my 
soul  as  I  realized  the  great  responsibility  of  so  great  a  work 
as  this,  entrusted  to  a  few  of  God's  faithful,  consecrated 
ones. 

Keep  on  reading,  till  it  is  finished,  and  then  do  not  view 
me  with  a  critic's  eye,  but  pass  my  imperfections  by. 

Yours  to  serve  for  His  sake, 

MRS.  JOSEPHINE  M.  WASHBURN. 


HISTORY  AND  REMINISCENCES 


Holiness  Church  Work  in  Southern  California  and  Arizona 


1880 

One  morning  in  the  early  spring  of  1880,  an  old  Chris- 
tian gentleman  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  South 
came  to  our  home  in  Azusa  Valley  and  said  he  had  heard 
that  some  Holiness  Evangelists  from  the  East  were  in  Los 
Angeles  preaching  sanctification  and  he  would  like  to  hear 
them,  and  wanted  to  know  what  we  thought  of  the  doctrine. 
I  did  not  answer  directly,  for,  having  attended  one  of  the 
great  National  Holiness  camp-meetings  in  the  East,  I  knew 
pretty  well  what  it  meant  for  me  to  express  my  opinion. 

We  soon  learned  that  Bro.  Harden  Wallace,  an  old  Meth- 
odist Episcopal  preacher;  Henry  Ashcraft,  a  young  Free 
Methodist  man,  and  James  Jayns,  of  the  Methodist  Episco- 
pal Church,  a  sweet  singer,  all  from  Illinois,  were  the  evange- 
lists. They  had  been  holding  meetings  in  the  Methodist 
Chapel  on  Fort  Street,  now  Broadway,  in  Los  Angeles,  for  a 
few  days,  but  removed  to  the  Academy  rooms  of  which  Bro. 
Frambes  and  wife  had  charge. 

The  blessed  experience  of  sanctification  that  these 
brethren  had  in  their  souls  and  sang  and  preached  to  others, 
was  sought  for  and  received  by  many  as  a  precious  gift 
through  faith  in  Jesus.  There  was  a  great  stir  in  the  city 
and  throughout  the  country  round  about.  Nothing  like  it 
had  ever  been  known  in  these  regions.  Ministers,  teachers, 
editors  and  all  classes  were  awakened,  convicted,  and,  thanks 
to  God,  backsliders  were  reclaimed,  and  they,  with  others 
already  justified,  embraced  the  grand  glorious  experience  of 
sanctification. 

This  tidal  wave  of  perfect  love  rose  higher  and  higher 
until  the  valleys,  foothills  and  mountains  were  permeated, 
as  it  were,  with  its  power  and  glory  and,  praise  the  Lord, 
many  live  today  to  repeat  the  wonderful  work  of  grace 
wrought  in  their  hearts  and  homes.  Old  residents  of  thirty 
years'  standing  declared  they  never  witnessed  the  hke  in 
all  their  religious  experience  of  thirty  and  forty  years. 


8  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880 

Fires  were  kindled  in  every  direction;  scores  and  hundreds 
have  been  brought  to  God,  through  this  beginning,  for 
pardon  and  for  holiness. 

A  Holiness  Band  was  soon  formed  of  sanctified  people 
in  Los  Angeles  city,  and  in  July  meetings  were  held  at 
Mayfield,  in  the  Northern  part  of  the  State,  by  Bro.  Wallace 
and  others,  assisting  the  pastor  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal 
Church  and  at  Saratoga;  also  at  Los  Gatos,  and  in  Novem- 
ber, at  San  Jose,  where  a  Band  was  formed.  Every  few 
days  reports  would  come  to  us  of  how  the  work  was  going 
on  and  how  the  people,  among  whom  were  several  of  our 
friends,  were  getting  such  wonderful  experiences;  but  we 
staid  away  from  it  all;  did  not  care  to  get  mixed  up  with 
what  we  thought  was  largely  given  to  fanaticism.  In  May 
we  learned  through  a  friend  that  if  a  suitable  place  could 
be  obtained  in  which  to  hold  meetings,  the  evangelists  would 
spend  a  few  days  with  us.  Citrus  Hall  on  Citrus  Avenue 
being  secured,  they  arrived  in  due  time. 

The  last  of  October,  1875,  my  sister,  with  her  baby 
girl,  Hope ;  my  husband,  two  boys,  Ernest  and  Lamonte,  and 
myself,  left  the  city  of  Dubuque,  Iowa,  for  California.  We 
arrived  in  Los  Angeles  November  12th,  and  settled  in  Pasa- 
dena on  what  is  known  as  the  Baker  Place,  near  the  Busch 
Gardens.  In  March  my  husband,  boys  and  self,  moved  to 
Azusa  Valley;  secured  four  acres  of  land,  built  a  two-room 
California  cottage  of  what  we  called  sliverwood  (rough  lum- 
ber) ,  with  a  loft  overhead,  small  windows  facing  west.  We 
soon  had  the  porch,  arbor  and  most  of  the  house,  covered 
with  roses,  and  called  the  place  "Rose  Cottage."  It  was  at 
this  place  the  evangelists  came,  that  never  to  be  forgotten 
Monday  night.  We  were  not  looking  for  them  until  Tues- 
day evening;  we  had  worked  very  hard  all  day  Monday, 
washing  and  trying  to  get  everything  in  readiness  for  the 
great  event  that  was  to  take  place,  and  were  very  tired  and 
thought  to  have  a  good  rest  that  night  and  everything 
would  be  in  order  by  Tuesday  evening,  when  lo!  behold! 
there  came  driving  up  to  the  door  some  of  our  friends  and 
some  strangers.  For  a  little  time  I  could  not  speak,  and  as 
the  greetings  and  introductions  passed  on,  Bro.  Wallace  said 
to  me,  standing  at  the  threshold  of  the  front  door,  "Sister 
Washburn,  this  day  has  salvation  come  to  your  house."  I 
thought  it  a  very  strange  remark,  coming  from  a  stranger, 
for  had  we  not  always  enjoyed  salvation  in  our  home,  and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880  9 

yet  there  was  an  inward  knowledge  of  what  he  meant.  He 
said,  "We  want  to  have  meeting  tonight."  We  said  the 
appointment  was  for  tomorrow  night.  He  said,  "We  will 
have  a  little  meeting  with  your  neighbors,"  and  before  I 
hardly  realized  what  they  were  doing  they  had  rustled 
round  and  secured  the  front  room  of  Bro.  Jessie  Sears,  a 
Baptist  minister,  and  soon  the  house  was  filled  with  people, 
mostly  out  of  curiosity,  to  see  and  hear  those  strange  people 
teaching  sanctification.  The  next  day  the  newly  sanctified 
came  from  the  city  and  country  places  bringing  their 
friends  old  and  young,  some  in  one  or  two  horse  rigs  and 
big  lumber  wagons  until  our  house  and  yard  and  barn  was 
filled  to  overflowing;  some  slept  in  the  wagons,  some  of 
the  men  in  the  barn,  children  on  blankets  on  the  floor,  in 
the  loft  of  the  house,  and  from  the  first  meal  Monday 
night  till  the  next  Monday  morning,  there  were  eighty 
meals  eaten  in  our  house  besides  our  own  family;  all  help- 
ing about  the  work  and  furnishing  things  to  eat.  Surely 
that  looked  like  having  all  things  common. 

The  meeting  Tuesday  night  opened  with  song,  prayer 
and  testimony  from  old  and  young  of  the  sanctified, 
which  were  joyful,  thrilling,  convicting  and  convincing, 
beyond  anything  we  had  ever  known.  The  news  spread 
rapidly  and  people  gathered  from  miles  around  to  attend 
the  day  and  night  meetings  which  from  the  first  were  most 
wonderful  in  the  manifestation  of  the  presence  and  power 
of  God  to  sanctify. 

I  had  heard  much  of  the  teaching  in  a  general  way, 
as  we  hear  it  taught  in  the  difl:'erent  organizations  to- 
day, and  sometimes  I  was  deeply  convicted  for  it.  We 
were  associated  with  a  church  in  the  East  too  much  given 
to  worldly  conformity  and  I  was  full  of  prejudice  and  Satan 
tried  to  make  me  believe  it  was  absolute,  instead  of  Chris- 
tian, perfection;  then  when  I  would  go  in  secret  prayer 
and  decide  I  would  have  the  blessing  at  any  cost,  if  I  ever 
did  get  it  I  did  not  keep  it  long,  because  I  could  not  gather 
courage  to  testify  to  it,  or  even  let  others  know  I  wanted  it. 

The  teaching  of  these  brethren  was  so  definite,  by  way 
of  the  altar,  Jesus,  and  sacrifice  instead  of  consecration, 
and  the  Holy  Spirit  showed  me  so  plainly  that  this  was 
my  last  chance,  also  that  I  was  standing  in  the  way  of 
others,  that  after  a  struggle  it  seemed  I  could  endure  no 
longer,  I  yielded;  put  my  will  concerning  everything  for 


10  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880 

time  and  for  eternity,  on  the  altar,  Christ  Jesus,  believing 
the  altar  was  greater  than  my  gift  and  that  Jesus  ac- 
cepted the  offering  and  crucified  the  carnal  mind  that  had 
given  me  so  much  trouble  (although  I  had  from  a  child 
enjoyed  what  I  thought  was  a  good  Christian  experience) 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  abiding  comforter,  took  up  His 
abode  in  my  heart  to  stay ;  not  merely  neutralizing  the  sin 
principle  by  His  indwelling  power,  but  by  destroying  it. 
My  husband  and  boys  were  also  sanctified,  so  while  we 
were  a  happy  family  before,  now  we  were  rejoicing  in  an 
experience  which  was,  as  we  would  often  exclaim,  wonder- 
ful, wonderful  indeed,  beyond  anything  we  had  ever 
thought  we  could  enjoy  in  this  world  surrounded  by  so 
much  contrary  to  a  life  of  purity. 

The  ''Southern  California  and  Arizona  Holiness  As- 
sociation" was  formed  at  Artesia,  Los  Angeles  County, 
where  was  held  the  first  holiness  camp-meeting  in  these 
regions,  July  1st,  1880.  At  this  meeting  it  was  resolved 
that  all,  without  regard  to  religious  denomination,  in 
Southern  California  and  Arizona  who  had  the  experience 
of  sanctification  as  a  second  definite  work  subsequent  to 
justification,  were  members  of  this  Association.  The  fol- 
lowing officers  were  elected:  President,  Dermont  C.  Rob- 
erts, of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  Los  Angeles;  Secretary, 
George  W.  Morgan,  of  the  Methodist  Church,  Los  Angeles ; 
First  Corresponding  Secretary,  Mamie  Payne  (now  Mrs. 
Furgeson,  of  the  Peniel  Hall),  Los  Angeles;  Second  Corre- 
sponding Secretary,  Mrs.  S.  E.  Frambes,  of  the  Methodist 
Church  of  Pasadena. 

In  the  Fall  of  1880  the  first  holiness  camp-meeting  at 
Downey  was  held,  under  the  control  of  M.  J.  Law,  pastor 
of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  South.  Notice  of 
meetings  held  that  Fall  and  Winter  is  given  elsewhere  by 
different  ones. 

A     STRANGE     INCIDENT 

This  took  place  at  the  camp-meeting  held  at  Downey 
in  the  Fall  of  1880.  M.  J.  Law,  pastor  of  the  M.  E.  South 
Church,  had  attended  a  holiness  meeting  to  check  this 
fanaticism  (as  he  termed  it)  in  his  church,  but  was  power- 
fully convicted,  made  a  candid  confession  much  to  the  sur- 
prise of  those  who  knew  him,  that  he  had  been  backshd- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880  11 

den  in  heart  for  years,  and  at  times  extremely  wretched. 
God  forgave  his  sins  and  afterward  sanctified  him  and  he 
went  back  to  his  people,  full  of  faith  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
stirring  up  his  people  to  hold  this  camp-meeting.  Bro.  Law 
had  asked  a  minister  from  Los  Angeles,  out  of  courtesy, 
to  preach  on  Sunday  evening.  A  very  large  congregation 
and  people  deeply  moved.  Holiness  had  been  the  theme, 
but  this  minister  as  good  as  reviled  it  and  all  professors 
of  it ;  as  he  went  on  in  his  discourse  the  people  and  some  of 
the  ministers,  began  to  dissent,  but  a  holiness  preacher 
cried  out,  "Keep  sweet  brethren."  When  he  had  finished 
his  tirade,  Brother  Laws  rose  in  the  stand  amidst  the  deep- 
est feeling  and  without  answering  said,  brethren,  there  are 
souls  here  that  must  be  saved  or  lost.  Clear  the  altar 
and  let  them  come.  Some  that  were  looking  earnestly, 
said  a  flash  of  light  went  over  the  pulpit,  like  a  halo  of 
glory,  and  the  altar  was  filled;  among  the  penitents  was 
the  minister's  wife. 


EXPERIENCE  OF  SCHOOL  TEACHER 

In  the  fall  of  1880  the  M.  E.  Church  South  held  a  camp 
meeting  near  Downey,  where,  for  the  first  time,  I  heard 
the  doctrine  of  entire  sanctification  taught. 

I  had  been  a  church-member  from  childhood  and  could 
read  the  Bible  ever  since.  I  could  read  anything.  But  so 
ignorant  was  I  of  its  divine  teaching,  that,  with  many  oth- 
ers, I  said  this  "new  doctrine  was  all  a  mistake;  no  one 
could  possibly  live  without  sin."  A  few  days  spent  among 
the  saints,  with  an  open  Bible  in  my  hands,  soon  convinced 
me  that  I,  not  they,  had  been  laboring  under  a  mistake. 

I  cannot  recall  today  all  that  was  said  to  prove  that 
sanctification  was  obtainable  in  this  life,  but  the  most  con- 
vincing argument  was  the  "everlasting  joy  upon  their 
heads."  Faces  that  I  had  known  for  years  shone  with  a 
light  that  was  wonderful. 

I  looked,  listened  and  hungered;  then  I  hesitated.  It 
cost  me  something,  but  by  God's  grace  I  was  enabled  to  ap- 
proach Him  through  Jesus,  and  He  blessed  me  with  an  ex- 
perience that  was  indescribably  glorious.  I  thought  it  was 
sanctification.  For  days  I  was  walking  in  one  blaze  of 
light.  It  seemed  as  though  "Heaven  had  come  down  my 
soul  to  greet."     Sometimes,  in  coming  home  from  school, 


12  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1880 

I  v/as  afraid  to  come  through  the  town  for  fear  I  should 
meet  some  of  the  saved  ones  and  should  begin  to  glorify 
God  on  the  streets. 

But  alas!  I  knew  so  little  of  God  and  His  ways,  and 
from  some  cause  or  other,  in  a  few  months  I  found  my  glory 
had  left  me.  In  the  light  of  later  years  I  have  come  to 
know  that  the  blessing  received  then  was  only  justification. 

Although  my  pastor  and  many  of  his  people  were 
wholly  sanctified,  yet  not  one  question  was  asked  me  in 
regard  to  my  justification  w^hen  I  came  seeking  for  purity. 
I  was  a  church-member  in  good  standing  and  outwardly 
my  life  was  unexceptionable.  They  thought  I  was  a  child 
of  God,  and  so  did  I.  Thank  God,  such  mistakes  are  not 
made  by  w^orkers  today.  Had  they  acted  then  as  workers 
do  now  and  tested  my  justification,  I  should  have  been 
spared  more  than  a  year  of  the  darkest  days  I  ever  knew\ 

When  I  found  that  my  glory  had  departed  and  my 
peace  was  a  thing  of  the  past,  I  plunged  into  the  pleasures 
of  this  world  and  sought  by  every  means  to  keep  my  mind 
from  dwelling  on  my  lost  condition.  I  thought  I  had 
sinned  away  my  day  of  grace.  Not  a  ray  of  hope  could  I 
see.  While  to  the  world  I  appeared  happy,  only  God  knew 
the  despair  of  my  heart. 

In  the  spring  of  1881,  Brothers  Gallahorn  and  Led- 
ford  held  a  meeting  in  Downey.  Just  before  it  closed  I 
again  found  peace  with  God  and  rejoiced  in  His  love. 
There  and  then  I  determined  by  God's  grace  to  go  on  unto 
perfection.  I  was  sick  of  the  backslider's  portion  and 
wanted  deliverance  from  the  carnal  mind.  I  longed  for  the 
perfect  love  that  casteth  out  fear. 

On  the  2nd  of  July,  1882,  in  company  with  six  or  seven 
other  young  people,  I  went  to  a  Holiness  camp-meeting  at 
Artesia.  We  were  a  fun  loving  party,  and  serious  thoughts 
of  our  souls'  salvation  were  far  from  most  of  us.  But  un- 
known to  any  but  God,  one  of  us  had  decided  that  this  first 
opportunity  to  seek  purity  should  not  be  lost,  and  that  the 
decisive  step  so  prayerfully  considered  for  several  weeks 
should  at  once  be  taken. 

We  sat  near  the  front  that  evening.  At  the  call  for 
seekers.  Sister  Rose  Campbell  asked  me  to  come  forward 
for  prayers.  I  declined.  With  us  was  a  dear  friend  who 
had  often  attributed  to  mesmeric  influence  the  manifesta- 
tions witnessed  in  altar  services.     I  knew  God  could  save 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880  13 

me  anywhere  if  I  were  honest,  and  for  His  glory  and  my 
friend's  sake  I  preferred  to  keep  my  seat. 

Some  one  began  to  pray.  As  we  knelt  I  made  my  con- 
secration. Never  before  had  myself,  my  life  and  my  pos- 
sessions seemed  so  great.  0  how  Satan  magnified  my 
"all"  as  I  severed  the  ties  that  bound  it  to  my  heart.  Am- 
bition had  never  appeared  so  alluring  nor  life  so  fair. 
Friendship's  ties  were  never  stronger  than  then  when  I 
thought  of  the  many  loved  ones  from  whom  this  step  could 
not  but  separate  me. 

I  thought  of  everything.  The  self-denial,  the  loss  of 
caste,  for  that  is  possible  here  as  in  India.  On  the  other 
hand  I  saw  Jesus  who  was  made  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  "suffering  in  sorrow  to  sanctify  me." 

In  less  time  than  it  takes  to  write  it,  all  the  idols  of 
the  past,  the  pleasures  of  the  present  and  the  possibilities 
of  the  future  were  presented  to  my  mind.  0  how  I  thank 
God  that  He  gave  me  strength  to  go  on. 

In  my  heart  I  renounced  forever  all  wordly  ambition, 
abandoned  all  my  cherished  plans,  relinquished  my  dearest 
earthly  hopes  and  unreservedly  gave  up  every  friend  that  I 
might  win  Christ.  0  glory  to  God!  The  first  I  knew  I 
w^as  standing  up  wondering  what  had  happened  that  ev- 
erything should  have  settled  down  into  such  a  great  calm, 
and  why  everybody  and  everything  shone  so  brightly.  I 
felt  as  though  my  soul  had  found  a  great,  broad,  sure 
foundation  and  had  settled  down  there  to  rest  forever.  The 
sense  of  perfect  cleansing  was  simply  glorious.  I  knew 
this  was  sanctification.  When  I  try  to  describe  my  experi- 
ence words  fail  me;  I  cannot  tell  the  half. 

Since  then  I  have  been  constantly  blessed  by  the  dear 
Saviour.  As  I  look  back  I  see  many  blunders  made  in  my 
eager  efforts  to  do  His  will,  yet  I  was  perfect  in  love.  I 
have  had  many  trials  and  temptations,  but  no  clouds.  In 
all  my  conflicts  I  have  been  enabled  to  say,  with  Paul,  "Now 
thanks  be  unto  God  which  always  causeth  us  to  triumph  in 
Christ." 

The  most  remarkable  feature  of  my  salvation  is  in  the 
absence  of  any  desire  to  do  many  things  that  I  used  dearly 
to  love.  Truly  my  religion  is  a  salvation  indeed.  Never 
for  one  moment  have  I  desired  to  return  to  the  world. 

The  blessed  Saviour  is  leading  me  day  by  day,  and 
this  life,  "hid  with  Christ  in  God,"  grows  better  and  bet- 


14  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1880 

ter.  All  I  could  possibly  desire  in  a  friend,  I  find  in  Jesus. 
Never  a  day  passes  but  he  manifests  to  me  his  tender 
mercy  and  loving  care.  For  all  I  gave  up  he  has  repaid  me 
a  thousand  fold,  and  has  added  the  unspeakable  gift — 
eternal  life. 

I  once  lived  for  self  and  those  I  loved.  Now  I  live  for 
God  and  for  those  whom  He  loves.  The  one  desire  of  my 
life  is  to  lead  souls  to  Jesus. 

Thank  God  for  this  wonderful  plan  of  salvation.  It 
reaches  souls  in  sin,  takes  them  from  the  mire,  washes 
away  every  stain,  purifies  their  hearts  and  places  them  on  a 
sure  foundation,  even  the  Rock  Christ  Jesus. 

None  but  a  God  could  have  devised  such  a  "highway 
and  a  way."     None  but  a  Father  would  have  provided  it. 

Just  now  I  am  abiding  on  the  Altar  most  holy,  where 
the  refining  fire  is  ever  burning.  There  the  heart  enjoys 
the  rest  of  faith.  The  human  and  the  divine  are  blended 
into  one,  and  the  Creator  stoops  in  love  to  embrace  the 

Downey.  M.  JOSIE  M'KELLAR. 


THOMAS   A.   SMITH'S   EXPERIENCE 

"What  caused  my  first  favorable  impressions  toward 
the  doctrine  of  HoHness  or  Sanctification,"  I  might,  with- 
out attempting  to  mislead  anyone,  say  that  honest  and 
careful  investigation  of  the  subject  led  to  the  most  favor- 
able impressions. 

I  was  taught  from  my  infancy  to  believe  that  repen- 
tance was  necessary  in  order  to  make  things  right  that 
had  been  made  wrong  and  that  when  we  truly  were  sorry 
for  sins  committed  that  we  would  be  willing  and  if  in  our 
power  we  would  make  all  restitution  and  reparation  that 
could  possibly  be  required  to  make  them  right.  I  had  also 
been  taught  that  when  one  repented  (truly)  that  God 
would  and  did  forgive  us  for  Jesus'  sake  and  that  when  one 
was  forgiven  he  or  she  had  given  to  them  an  unmistake- 
able  evidence  that  this  was  true.  I  had  investigated  that 
far  and  found  that  it  was  true,  but  I  had  had  no  further 
teaching,  although  in  my  youth  I  had  known  two  persons 
who  were  said  to  be  sanctified,  but  the  word  was  beyond 
my  kin,  so  I  did  not  think  to  investigate  at  that  time.  One 
of  these  persons  was  the  late  Bishop  E.  M.  Marvin,  of  the 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1880  15 

M.  E.  Church  South,  and  the  other  was  a  man  by  the 
name  of  Andrew  Wood,  a  member  of  the  same  church. 

When  I  came  directly  in  contact  with  those  who  were 
teaching  the  doctrine  of  sanctification  by  faith  as  a  second 
and  an  equally  definite  work  of  grace  as  forgiveness  or 
justification,  I  at  first  opposed  on  the  ground  that  when 
the  Lord  did  anything  He  did  it  completely  (and  this  is 
true),  but  when  my  wife  sought  and  obtained  the  experi- 
ence and  I  had  no  right  or  inclination  to  doubt  her  word, 
I  began  to  investigate,  and  so  the  only  place  to  begin  was 
to  see  what  God  said  about  it.  Now,  I  never  did  believe 
that  God  talks  to  men  in  an  audible  voice  since  the  days  of 
the  Apostles,  and  when  I  hear  one  say  "the  Lord  spoke  to 
me,"  I  think,  "well  I  know  what  you  mean,  but  your  testi- 
mony is  misleading  to  the  world."  God  has  spoken  to  no 
man  since  he  spoke  to  John  on  Patmos  in  an  audible 
voice,  but  to  the  law  and  the  testimony,  so  like  Luther  I 
went  to  the  word  of  God  and  what  Luther  found  hid  away 
in  the  cloister  the  old  Latin  Bible  and  in  that  Bible  he  read 
the  last  clause  of  the  17th  verse  of  the  first  chapter  of 
Romans  after  he  had  been  in  the  monastery  three  years. 
I  found  in  the  fifth  chapter  of  Romans  and  the  third  word 
of  the  second  verse,  after  investigating  a  week,  meaning 
something  to  follow  that  which  has  previously  been  spoken 
of.  Then  I  went  further  and  found  that  the  first  of  the 
twelfth  of  Romans  spoke  of  sacrifice  and  I  knew  that 
Prov.  XXI  27  said  that  "the  sacrifice  of  the  wicked  is  abom- 
ination," so  that  Rom.  XII-I  referred  to  the  same  thing  that 
"also"  did  in  Roman  V  2,  so  I  kept  on  investigating  until  I 
saw  that  the  word  all  through  was  full  of  a  subject  that  I 
knew  absolutely  nothing  about.  I  heard  several  sermons 
on  the  subject.  Prejudice  gave  way  under  honest  inves- 
tigation and  true  teaching  and  I  sought  and  obtained  what 
I  sought,  the  second  work  of  Grace,  sanctification  through 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ  that  my  sacrifice  Rom.  XII-1  had  been 
accepted  on  the  Christ.  In  conclusion  let  me  quote  Amos 
Binney  "Whoever  can  say  from  the  heart  I  am  willing  to 
be  all  that  is  required  of  me  provided  it  can  be  proven  to  be 
of  God  will  find  every  obstacle  to  the  fullest  faith  removed." 

Your  Brother  for  the  Glory  of  God. 


16  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1881 


1881 

In  May,  1881,  Brother  Wallace  returned  to  Los  An- 
geles to  hold  meetings  with  the  Holiness  people.  The  band 
met  in  the  German  Methodist  Church  where  they  were 
paying  rent,  but  it  was  not  practical  to  hold  a  continued 
meeting  there  with  the  Band,  as  the  house  was  to  be  used 
for  other  purposes  a  portion  of  the  time,  and  as  all  other 
doors  seemed  closed,  Bro.  Wallace  went  to  the  Mayor  and 
through  him  got  permission  to  hold  meetings  at  the  Court 
House  steps,  out  doors,  on  Sunday,  or  Lord's  day,  at  2  P.  M. 
About  that  time  the  Holiness  people  felt  a  desire  for  liberty 
to  worship  God  in  the  beauty  of  Holiness,  hence  a  lot  was 
purchased  on  Fourth  street,  and  some  rough  lumber  se- 
cured, and  as  they  had  a  mind  to  work  a  house  was  put  up ; 
the  women  bringing  food  to  the  men,  thus  encouraging 
them  in  the  good  work.  The  house  being  finished  the  Band 
met  at  10  A.  M.,  3  P.  M.  and  at  night,  on  Sundays.  A 
large  tent  was  needed  for  aggressive  work  and  soon  there 
was  free-will  offerings  enough  to  purchase  one  fifty  by 
seventy-five  feet  and  meetings  were  held  in  it  at  difl'erent 
points  from  San  Diego  to  Santa  Barbara,  covering  a  terri- 
tory of  about  three  hundred  miles.  Holiness  Bands  were 
organized  and  went  to  work  in  earnest  to  save  the  lost.  In 
some  places  the  sanctified  had  comparative  liberty  in  tes- 
tifying, but  in  many  places  the  opposition  in  the  denomina- 
tions became  worse  and  worse;  some  were  brought  to  trial 
and  turned  out.  Others  were  rebuked  and  preached  at 
from  the  pulpit,  evangelists  were  denounced  as  hypocritical, 
religious  tramps,  and  the  people  were  warned  against 
them.  Baptist,  North  and  South  Methodist  and  Congre- 
gationalists  were  represented  among  the  Ministers  that 
withdrew  from  their  churches  feeling  a  conviction  that  God 
would  have  them  give  their  time,  money  and  influence  in 
the  Holiness  work. 

It  was  a  long  time  before  I  could  get  the  consent  of 
my  mind,  from  the  sense  of  propriety,  to  be  associated  as 
one  of  the  Street  meeting  workers.  But,  as  I  saw  the 
Lord  bless  the  efforts  of  those  that  were  willing  to  make 
that  sacrifice  of  their  feelings  for  Jesus's  sake,  and  my 
great  desire  to  see  souls  saved  pressing  me  on,  I  ventured, 
and  after  the  first  victory,  I  have  ever  felt  it  a  privilege. 
Much  good  has  been  accomplished  that  way;  one  of  my 


Lamont  L.  Washburn 
Ernest  E.  Washburn.  Singing  Evangelist 


B.  Bliss  Washburn 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1881  17 

neighbors,  a  wicked  man,  took  a  load  of  wood  to  Los  An- 
geles on  Sunday  and  passing  the  old  Court  House,  heard 
them  singing.  He  stopped  and  hstened  to  the  preaching 
of  the  sainted  John  C.  Brown,  one  of  the  best  street  preach- 
ers ever  associated  with  us.  The  man  was  convicted, 
stopped  his  Sunday  work,  was  converted,  afterward  sanc- 
tified, lived  a  useful  life  and  is  now  enjoying  his  reward  in 
the  "Golden  City,"  prepared  for  all  the  faithful  ones. 

From  time  to  time  we  witnessed  glorious  manifesta- 
tions of  God's  wonderful  light  and  glory,  and  power  to 
save  and  keep  from  sin,  and  a  few  healed  of  bodily  dis- 
eases. I  remember  how  reluctantly  a  few  of  us  entered 
into  that  part  of  the  worship,  thinking  it  fanatical  and 
afraid  it  would  drive  the  better  class  of  people  from  us, 
but  what  marvelous  changes !  Now  I  consider  it  the  privi- 
lege of  sanctified  homes  to  have  Jesus  as  their  abiding 
physician  and  call  on  Him  at  any  and  all  times,  still  not  ig- 
noring the  fact  that  there  are  some  worthy  medical  men 
and  women,  and  when  our  faith  cannot  claim  divine  heal- 
ing, I  would  advise  people  to  employ  them,  treat  them  with 
respect  and  pay  them  for  their  services. 

In  the  fall  of  this  year  the  first  Holiness  meeting  was 
held  at  San  Bernardino.  Twelve  persons  claimed  to  be 
sanctified;  a  Band  was  organized,  adopting  the  statement 
of  doctrine  of  the  Jacksonville  Holiness  Convention.  Bro. 
G.  V.  D.  Brand  being  sanctified  at  Compton  in  August, 
the  way  was  opened  for  a  Holiness  meeting  in  the  Metho- 
dist Episcopal  church  at  Pomona  in  November.  At  Dow- 
ney the  successor  of  Bro.  M.  J.  Law,  met  with  the  Band  a 
few  times  and  then  informed  them  that  they  could  no 
longer  hold  meetings  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church 
South.  Most  of  the  Band  members  were  of  his  church; 
they  met  in  a  private  house,  and  although  they  had  con- 
tributed liberally  to  the  building  of  the  church,  they  gladly 
left  all  to  worship  God  in  the  Beauty  of  Holiness. 

August  27th,  the  Association  met  at  Downey;  Presi- 
dent Roberts  being  absent,  Bro.  Frank  Ashcraft,  evangelist, 
was  asked  to  take  the  chair.  Among  the  business  transac- 
tions it  was  moved  and  carried  that  each  Band  have  a  Band 
Book  and  names  recorded  therein.  Sister  S.  R.  Tanzy, 
widow  of  a  Methodist  Episcopal  minister  deceased,  was  elect- 
ed president;  George  W.  Morgan  continued  Secretary;  Sis- 


18  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1881 

ters  Frambes  and    Payne    were    continued    Corresponding 
Secretaries. 

September  3rd  at  a  special  called  meeting,  Sister  Tanzy 
in  the  chair,  the  following  committee  was  chosen  to  locate 
and  purchase  a  camp-ground  for  annual  gatherings ;  namely : 
Dr.  Whistler,  Methodist,  Los  Angeles;  Geo.  W.  Foster, 
Methodist  South,  Downey;  F.  M.  Buster,  Methodist  South, 
Wilmington;  B.  A.  Washburn,  Methodist  Minister,  Azusa; 
Dr.  Greenleaf ,  Artesia ;  Sister  Zumalt,  Florence ;  Bro.  Hath- 
ern,  Compton ;  Bro.  Penfield,  Santa  Barbara ;  E.  G.  Greening, 
Downey,  and  a  brother  from  San  Diego.  R.  H.  Amon,  Sec- 
retary pro  tem. 


EXPERIENCE 

John  Bangle,  of  Downey,  Cal. :  "I  was  born  and  raised  in 
the  Lutheran  Church.  When  a  young  man  was  deeply  con- 
victed of  sin ;  sought  and  found  Christ  in  the  forgiveness  of 
my  sins  and  for  a  time  had  a  bright  experience,  but  sad  to 
say,  let  go  of  God  and  drifted  into  gross  sins  and  wicked- 
ness, taking  the  name  of  God  in  vain  in  a  shameful  manner. 
One  day  I  was  swearing  awfully  at  my  horses  while  in  the 
corn  field,  and  as  I  came  to  the  end  of  my  row  I  heard  my 
neighbor  swearing  at  his.  I  was  ashamed  of  myself  and 
said  to  him,  "Hold  on;  you  can't  swear,  let  me  do  it  for  you!" 
I  was  then  the  father  of  a  large  family  and  I  was  condemned 
in  my  heart.  I  was  camping  near  Azusa,  and  a  man  came 
to  my  camp  and  asked  me  if  I  had  been  to  the  camp-meeting 
near  by.  I  said  no  I  had  not  been  to  church  for  20  years. 
He  said  I  had  better  go;  they  had  a  new  religion  and  they 
called  it  the  near  road  to  Heaven.  I  went  to  the  meeting 
and  my  heart  was  hungry  for  salvation.  When  I  went  home 
I  told  every  body  about  the  new  religion.  A  near  road  to 
Heaven  and  that  there  was  to  be  a  camp-meeting  near 
Downey  and  we  must  all  get  ready  to  go.  At  the  camp- 
meeting  I  began  seeking  God  again,  but  the  way  of  faith 
seemed  hard,  as  I  was  looking  for  an  experience  like  I  had  at 
first,  which  was  so  manifest.  I  was  praying,  crying  and 
pleading  to  God.  When  one  night  on  my  way  home  riding 
in  the  wagon  I  saw  what  seemed  to  me  an  Angel,  which 
said:  "Can't  you  trust  my  promises?"  I  said  "  Yes,  Lord 
I  do  believe."  On  reaching  home  I  told  my  wife  and  chil- 
dren and  to  my  astonishment  they  had  not  heard  or  seen 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1881  1^ 

anything.  I  thought  I  surely  would  never  doubt  God  again 
and  afterward  was  sanctified,  but  every  morning  would  ask 
God  to  forgive  my  sins ;  when  a  voice  said  to  me,  "Why  do 
you  keep  asking  God  to  forgive  you,  when  you  are  forgiven 
and  sanctified?"  The  news  traveled  far  and  wide  and  the 
neighbors  said  that  John  Bangle  that  used  to  swear  so  has 
got  religion.  He  was  the  most  wicked  profane  man  I  ever 
saw.  I  told  the  man  I  had  the  talk  with  about  swearing  at 
his  horses  I  had  got  the  new  religion  and  it  surely  was  the 
near  road  to  Heaven.  He  said  I  believe  it,  but  I  am  young 
and  he  put  it  off  and  died  cursing  God.  How  glad  I  am  God 
saved  me.  I  united  with  the  M.  E.  Church  South,  Bro.  Law 
being  pastor  and  having  the  experience;  also  my  wife  and 
three  children.  After  a  time  a  new  preacher  came  and  told 
us  he  and  his  wife  had  tried  this  new  religion  and  found 
there  was  nothing  in  it  and  we  were  not  to  mention  that 
heresy  any  more.  We  then  held  cottage  meetings  where 
we  could  testify  and  later  joined  the  Holiness  Band. 

"Before  I  was  sanctified  the  physician  told  me  I  must 
have  a  draught  of  whiskey  for  my  heart  trouble  and  I  began 
to  think  I  must  have  it  often,  but  God  took  the  heart  trouble 
and  appetite  for  whiskey  all  away  so  that  when  I  was  sick 
I  could  not  bare  the  taste  of  even  a  tonic  with  liquor  in  it. 
All  praise  and  glory  to  His  precious  name." 


EXPERIENCE  OF  MRS.  MARY  BANGLE,  OF  DOWNEY 

"I  was  raised  by  strict  Presbyterian  parents  and  knew 
God  while  young.  After  I  was  married  I  went  away  from 
God,  not  attending  church,  when  one  day  the  children  were 
asking  me  questions  concerning  the  Sunday  School  and  I  was 
convicted.  I  knew  I  was  not  raising  them  right.  A  neigh- 
bor promised  me  if  I  would  join  the  Christian  Church  he 
would  see  that  I  and  the  children  had  a  way  of  getting  to 
church.  Two  of  my  girls  and  I  joined  the  church,  while 
my  husband  was  away.  When  he  returned  he  said,  'I  am 
sorry,  for  there  is  a  new  religion,  the  near  way  to  Heaven 
and  I  am  going  to  join  them.'  He  seemed  very  serious  and 
fixed  a  way  for  the  girls  to  be  baptized  and  made  great 
preparations  to  go  to  the  camp-meeting,  asking  me  would  I 
go.  I  was  glad  to  see  him  interested  and  said  'I  am  a 
Christian  but  will  go  with  you.'  I  soon  saw  those  people 
had  an  experience  I  did  not,  I  saw  also  the  great  change  in 


20  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1881 

my  husband  after  he  was  saved.  I  went  away  in  the  corn 
field  and  prayed;  the  Lord  showing  me  things  to  give  up, 
which  seemed  too  much  and  concluded  to  not  try  any  more. 
I  took  hold  of  some  corn  stalks  to  pull  myself  up,  when  I 
pulled  them  up  leaving  me  with  nothing  to  help  myself  with 
and  I  prayed  again  till  I  was  willing  to  surrender  and  place 
my  all  on  the  altar  Christ  Jesus,  when  God  blessed  me  so 
much  I  laughed  and  shouted  and  cried  for  joy.  My  husband 
said  now  you  won't  use  snuff  any  more.  I  carried  it  in  my 
pocket  three  days  and  did  not  want  it.  I  then  placed  it  on 
the  mantel  shelf  and  never  had  any  more  desire  for  it.  My 
church  had  no  fellowship  for  me  and  I  went  with  my  hus- 
band to  the  M.  E.  Church  South,  where  we  had  a  sanctified 
pastor;  but  later  had  to  leave  it  and  was  one  among  the  first 
to  unite  with  the  Holiness  people  and  have  tried  to  bring 
my  children  up  in  that  belief  and  several  of  them  with  their 
families,  are  in  the  Holiness  Church,  for  which  I  am  very 
thankful  to  God." 

Pasadena,  Cal.,  Nov.  28,  1910. 
In  the  year  1880  I,  with  my  family  moved  to  what  aft- 
erward was  called  Vineland,  adjoining  the  Azusa  country  on 
the  west  and  soon  after  moving  there  began  to  attend  the 
camp-meetings  being  held  near  there  at  El  Monte  and  Azusa 
by  the  Holiness  Evangelist  Bro.  Hardin  Wallace  and  his 
helpers.  At  that  time  I  was  not  a  Christian,  but  my  hus- 
band was  a  member  of  the  Congregational  Church  and  had 
been  an  active  worker  in  Sunday  School  and  church  work 
for  years,  but  had  never  had  the  teaching  of  holiness.  His 
experience  was  not  satisfactory  to  himself  nor  to  me,  as  I 
thought  a  Christian  should  live  a  very  different  life  from 
that  of  a  person  who  made  no  profession  and  much  of  the 
time  I  could  see  no  difference.  But  in  the  year  1884  on  the 
8th  day  of  October,  the  grim  reaper,  death,  came  into  our 
home  and  took  from  our  little  family  circle  the  youngest 
and  fairest,  our  baby  boy,  three  years,  eight  months  and 
eight  days  old,  and  my  heart  was  broken  and  I  felt  that  I 
must  have  comfort  from  some  source  or  I  should  die.  Kind 
friends  were  there  and  did  all  that  human  power  and  sym- 
pathy could  do,  but  their  arms  were  too  short  and  their 
power  too  limited  to  reach  my  case  and  they  pointed  me  to 
God,  the  God  of  all  comfort  where  I  found  peace,  and  com- 
fort, and  rest  in  believing. 

Not  long  after  the  death  of  our  little  boy,  at  a  cottage 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1881  21 

meeting,  one  Sunday  afternoon  at  the  house  of  our  next  door 
neighbor,  Mrs.  Cole,  I  was  converted  and  the  next  Sundaj^ 
afternoon  at  a  meeting  held  at  the  school  house  near  our 
home,  I  was  sanctified,  and  then  I  found  joy  in  the  midst  of 
my  sorrow.  On  the  30th  of  November,  1884,  my  husband 
was  sanctified  and  ever  afterward  had  an  experience  which 
satisfied.  It  was  at  this  time  of  great  sorrow  that  we  be- 
came intimately  acquainted  with  Bro.  and  Sister  James  F. 
Washburn  and  their  relatives.  Bro.  Washburn  having 
charge  of  the  funeral  services  of  our  little  boy.  We  had 
known  them  for  some  time  before  and  had  been  in  the  Sun- 
day School  with  them,  but  in  our  sorrow  they  sorrowed  with 
us  and  we  came  to  really  know  them.  In  1885,  I  think  it 
was,  we  attended  the  camp  meeting  held  at  Artesia  by  Bro. 
Washburn  and  saw  many  souls  set  free  from  sin  and 
brought  into  the  ways  of  holiness.  In  1887  Bro.  Washburn 
held  a  tent-meeting  at  Oceanside,  San  Diego  County,  where 
we  went  with  his  family  and  several  other  workers,  among 
whom  was  Sister  Letchworth  and  Sister  Emma  Logsdon, 
Bro.  Thomas  Montgomery  and  Sister  Lizzie  Brodie,  whose 
father  and  family  lived  in  Oceanside.  How  well  I  remem- 
ber how  we  would  gather  in  a  circle  around  some  seeking 
soul  and  pray  until  they  came  through  victorious  until  it 
came  to  be  said  among  the  boys  who  came  to  the  meetings 
that  anyone  who  knelt  and  we  gathered  thus  around  them, 
were  "goners,"  as  they  expressed  it.  Well !  I  am  glad  God 
gave  us  grace  to  hold  on  and  pray  through  to  victory.  There 
were  many  things  happened  in  those  days  that  were  not  so 
pleasant  as  they  might  have  been.  The  camping  out  in 
small  tents  and  having  the  dust  and  flies  and  worst  of  all  at 
Oceanside,  fleas,  to  contend  with  when  we  might  have  been 
at  home  in  comfort  so  far  as  temporal  things  were  con- 
cerned, but  there  was  something  in  us  that  w^ould  not  let  us 
rest  without  trying  to  help  someone  into  the  light  of  salva- 
tion. I  remember  an  amusing  but  not  very  comfortable  ex- 
perience that  we  had  on  our  way  home  from  the  Oceanside 
meeting.  We  drove  with  our  own  teams,  two  teams  of  two 
horses  each  and  the  first  night  out  from  Oceanside  the  place 
where  we  had  expected  to  stay  over  night  could  not  accom- 
modate us  and  we  were  obliged  to  drive  on  to  the  next  place 
which  was  several  miles  through  the  hills,  as  it  was  almost 
dark  when  we  reached  the  first  place  where  we  had  ex- 
pected to  stop,  it  was  sometime  after  dark  when  we  reached 


22  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1881 

the  next  place,  for  they  were  miles  apart  in  that  part  of  the 
country.  On  arriving  at  the  ranch  in  the  canyon  we  found 
that  the  good  man  of  the  house  was  away  and  as  it  was  a 
•*ery  lonely  place  his  wife  was  afraid  and  had  locked  and 
barred  all  the  doors  and  would  not  let  anyone  come  in  and  I 
believe  would  not  even  answer  the  men  who  knocked,  but 
Sister  Washburn  and  I  went  to  the  house  and  talked  with 
her  through  the  closed  door  and  explained  our  situation  to 
her,  telling  her  who  we  were  and  assuring  her  of  our  vei*y 
peaceable  intentions,  so  she  told  us  we  could  take  possession 
of  the  large  barn  which  was  some  distance  from  the  house 
and  make  ourselves  and  horses  as  comfortable  as  we  could. 
There  was  a  large  loft  in  the  barn  with  lots  of  barley  hay  in 
it  and  up  there  we  climbed  with  our  quilts  and  such  wraps 
as  we  had  with  us  and  each  one  selected  a  corner  by  our- 
selves and  lay  down  to  rest  as  best  we  might.  I  have  had 
beds  that  were  softer  and  not  quite  so  many  barley  beards 
and  scratchy  things  in  them,  but  nevertheless  we  thanked 
God  for  that  shelter  and  for  plenty  of  food  for  our  beasts, 
and  after  settling  with  the  lady  in  the  morning  and  thank- 
ing her,  we  continued  on  our  homeward  way,  rejoicing  that 
we  were  able  to  suffer  a  little  for  His  sake. 

Well!  Those  were  good  days  for  our  souls  and  for  the 
cause  of  holiness,  but  I  suppose  I  might  have  enjoyed  all 
that  and  today  be  far  from  God  if  I  had  not  proved  in  the 
midst  of  every  difficulty  that  His  power  was  able  to  deliver. 
After  all  these  years  I  am  still  in  the  same  plain,  old-fash- 
ioned way  of  holiness  many  have  come  and  gone,  some  to 
their  final  reward,  among  them  my  husband,  James  H. 
Clark,  who  went  to  be  with  his  Lord,  January  31,  1896,  and 
to  sing  around  the  great  white  throne,  songs  of  the  re- 
deemed, sweeter  by  far  than  he  was  able  to  sing  while  here 
on  earth,  though  many  no  doubt  remember  his  sweet  voice 
here  singing  the  songs  of  Zion.  May  we  all  live  and  walk 
in  the  way  of  holiness  that  we  will  be  able  to  meet  again  to 
sing  together  there,  where  there  will  be  no  parting. 

NELLIE  CLARK  MOYLE. 


A    PECULIAR    PEOPLE 

There  was  a  deep  impression  made  on  my  mind  as  I  no- 
ticed the  peculiarities  of  this  people.  To  think  that  none  of 
them  cared  to  be  connected  with  lodges  of  any  kind,  none 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  23 

cared  to  attend  theaters,  nor  balls,  none  cared  to  wear  gold 
or  gaudy  apparel  and  were  very  careful  in  their  dealing, 
when  they  did  business,  and  they  did  it  as  unto  the  Lord, 
and  were  self-sacrificing,  always  trying  to  help  others. 
These  things  proved  to  me  that  they  had  something  real.  I 
was  glad  that  while  in  some  minor  things  they  differed,  that 
in  the  principles  of  doctrine,  the  basis  of  church  member- 
ship, the  Lord's  supper  and  Pentecost  order  of  worship,  they 
v/ere  one,  and  I  thought  that  they  must  be  thoroughly  sold 
out  to  God  to  be  willing  to  give  all  worldly  pleasure  and  take 
the  narrow  way  and  be  looked  down  upon  by  other  people.  I 
fell  in  love  with  them  and  became  one  of  them  and  have 
never  been  sorry  that  I  did,  because  I  feel  that  God  wants  a 
clean  people  that  are  not  divided  in  their  love  to  Him. 
Bless  His  name !  I  like  a  clean  cut  experience  so  people  can 
know  where  to  find  you. 

I  am  glad  that  a  man  with  the  real  experience  of  holi- 
ness can  walk  through  this  old  sinful  world  and  do  business 
and  look  every  man,  woman  and  child  in  the  face  and  not  be 
ashamed.  Bless  God !  I  expect  to  spend  the  rest  of  my  life 
here  on  earth  with  this  holy  people,  sanctified  and  kept  by 
His  grace. 

W.   E.   MOYLE. 


1882 

In  1882,  Bro.  Wallace  held  meetings  in  different  places 
in  the  large  tent  and  it  soon  was  known  as  a  painful  fact  that 
much  of  the  past  work  had  been  destroyed  through  the  con- 
stant spirit  of  opposition  to  clear  testimony  in  various  or- 
ganizations to  which  we  severally  belonged.  Many  felt  con- 
victed to  throw  off  the  yoke  of  bondage.  At  the  close  of  a 
series  of  meetings  held  in  Azusa  Valley,  we  organized  a 
Holiness  Band,  secured  a  lot  and  erected  a  house  of  wor- 
ship. As  some  drew  back  (only  to  die)  others  pushed  on 
and  out,  growing  and  developing  in  the  deep  things  of  God. 
We  soon  began  to  see  the  importance  of  the  work  in  hand 
and  my  husband  and  myself  in  a  little  while  found  ourselves 


24  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

visiting  the  near  towns  and  neighborhood,  holding  meetings 
in  the  school  houses,  where  we  could  get  permission;  also 
cottage  meetings.  Our  hearts  were  often  made  glad  by  see- 
ing new  ones  step  into  the  cleansing  fountain  and  made  ev- 
ery white  whole. 

In  the  Spring  of  1882,  Bros.  Gallahorn  and  Ledford 
held  a  Holiness  meeting  in  Downey.  June  10th,  Bro.  Wal- 
lace held  a  camp-meeting  at  Pomona  lasting  over  two  Sun- 
days; a  lot  was  purchased  by  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  and  a  Band 
was  organized.  In  July  a  camp-meeting  was  held  at  Ar- 
tesia.  In  August  Bro.  Wallace  and  workers  were  again  in 
San  Bernardino  with  the  tent.  At  all  these  meetings  v/e 
found  that  many  never  having  heard  Holiness  teaching 
would  come  to  the  tent  out  of  curiosity,  really  wanting  to 
know  (as  some  expressed  it  afterward)  what  a  sanctified  per- 
son looked  like.  On  hearing  the  first  sermon  or  testimonials, 
many  would  be  convicted  and  say,  "That  is  just  the  experi- 
ence my  heart  has  longed  for  all  these  years,  and  as  they 
met  the  conditions  so  plainly  taught  by  the  Holiness 
people,  they  would  get  their  freedom  in  Christ  Jesus,  fall 
into  line  and  thus  commence  to  add  their  strength  and  in- 
fluence ;  and  as  the  blessed  work  moved  on,  making  wonder- 
ful advancement,  but  not  without  difficulty,  in  some  places, 
for  we  had  learned  that  the  destruction  of  the  carnal  mind 
does  not  kill  the  devil.  He  is  always  on  the  watch,  con- 
centrating his  forces,  against  the  blessed  Son  of  God  and  H's 
true  followers. 

At  Downey  the  Band  being  refused  the  further  use  of 
the  Methodist  Church  South,  met  in  a  private  house  from 
time  to  time,  when  God  put  it  in  their  hearts  to  build  a  plain 
wooden  chapel.  A  lot  was  donated  by  Judge  Crawford, 
agent  for  Ex-Governor  Downey,  and  in  a  short  time  the 
money  was  contributed  to  build  the  chapel,  to  be  under  the 
control  of  the  Downey  Holiness  Band.  The  Methodist  Min- 
ister South,  who  refused  the  Band  the  use  of  the  church, 
preached  against  the  teaching  of  John  Wesley  on  the  sub- 
ject of  sanctification.  He  took  the  stand  that  all  sin  is  re- 
moved in  justification,  or  forgiveness,  and  was  supported 
by  a  large  majority  of  the  preachers  of  his  conference,  mak- 
ing it  hard  and  very  difficult  for  those  possessing  hohneas 
belonging  to  said  church,  although  several  of  their  ministers 
came    into    the    experience    and    did    grand    work;     but 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1882  25 

God,  who  is  strong  to  deliver  was  able  to  keep,  and  the  work 
moved  gloriously  on,  in  a  strange,  marvelous  way. 

One  beautiful  feature  of  this  new  movement  among  us 
was  appreciated  by  many,  in  that  it  was  such  a  help  to  the 
children.  It  is  truly  remarkable  what  clear  experiences 
many  of  the  children  obtained  and  were  able  to  give  in  their 
little  testimonies,  often  accompanied  by  short  Bible  read- 
ings. One  dear  little  girl  we  shall  never  forget;  she  was 
the  daughter  of  Sister  Thomas,  of  Covina.  She  was  con- 
verted at  the  Holiness  camp-meeting  held  in  Pomona  this 
year;  a  month  later  at  a  camp-meeting  held  in  El  Monte, 
she,  with  other  little  ones,  presented  her  body  a  living  sacri- 
fice and  was  sanctified.  She  united  with  the  holy  people, 
living  a  consistent  Christian  life  until  1886,  when  Jesus  in 
His  great  wisdom,  saw  best  to  transplant  little  Maggie  to 
that  home  where  children  will  never  know  sorrow  nor  pain. 

It  was  in  this  year  (I  think)  the  Lord  helped  the  Holy 
people  to  secure  20  acres  of  land  two  miles  from  Downey, 
for  a  permanent  camp-ground;  a  portion  of  this  land  was 
covered  with  willow  growth,  which  was  from  time  to  time 
thinned  out  and  trimmed  up,  making  a  delightful  shade  in 
which  to  pitch  our  tents  during  a  part  of  the  month  of 
August  each  year — that  being  the  time  we  hold  our  annual 
camp-meetings — also,  the  annual  business  of  the  Church  in 
general  assembly  is  transacted  at  this  time.  Permanent 
improvement  was  made  from  year  to  year  until  it  seemed 
much  like  home  to  many  of  us  that  met  each  year  from  the 
first  and  had  been  witnesses  to  the  hallowed  sweet  manifes- 
tations of  the  presence  of  the  Heavenly  Father,  Jesus  our 
High  Priest  and  Elder  Brother,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Abiding  Comforter;  multitudes  have  been  born  of  the  Spir- 
it (converted)  and  sanctified  (cleansed  from  the  sin  prin- 
ciple, the  carnal  mind),  at  these  meetings.  There  is  no 
language  to  express  how  the  people  were  blessed  as  they 
poured  in  from  the  north,  east,  south  and  west,  to  worship 
the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  Holiness. 

At  the  annual  meeting  at  Downey,  sister  S.  E.  Tanzy 
was  re-elected  President;  Bro.  D.  Hansbrough,  Secretary; 
Sisters  Payne  and  Frambes,  Corresponding  Secretaries,  and 
Bro.  E.  C.  Greening,  Treasurer.  Nine  camp-meetings  had 
been  held  up  to  this  time,  this  year.  Trustees  for  looking^ 
after  and  holding  in  trust  all  property  belonging  to  the  As- 
sociation, were  elected  as  follows :  J.  W.  Swing,  S.  S.  Wood, 


26  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

E.  G.  Greening,  D.  Hansbrough,  W.  H.  Steel,  E.  H.  Penfield, 
G.  W.  Foster,  D.  Whistler  and  A.  M.  Neece. 

At  a  called  meeting,  the  Association  met  in  Los  Ange- 
les at  the  tabernacle;  considerable  business  was  accom- 
plished at  this  meeting.  Bro.  Steel  reported  the  perfecting 
of  the  title,  payment  of  taxes  and  also  perfecting  the  incor- 
poration of  the  Association  all  complete,  whereupon  the  As- 
sociation returned  thanks  to  the  committee  by  a  rising  vote. 

HISTORY  OF  THE  FAITH  HOME 

By  W.  M.  KELLY,  SUPERINTENDENT 

As  will  be  understood,  the  Holiness  Mission  and  Faith 
Home  in  the  city  of  Los  Angeles,  has  had  its  beginning  and 
history,  not  unlike  all  other  institutions,  and  I  will  try,  by 
the  grace  of  God,  to  give  the  readers  of  the  Faith  Home,  a 
short  account  of  its  rise  and  progress  up  to  the  present  time. 

About  the  11th  of  August,  1892,  while  attending  the 
annual  camp  meeting  at  Downey,  I  was  talking  with  Bro.  L. 
A.  Clark,  of  the  city  of  Los  Angeles,  about  the  holiness  work 
in  general,  and  in  Los  Angeles  in  particular;  when  the  ques- 
tion was  asked  why  there  was  not  a  work  kept  up  in  Los  An- 
geles on  the  holiness  line.  We  discussed  the  subject  pretty 
thoroughly,  when  I  said,  I  thought  some  one  ought  to  be 
there.  Bro.  Clark  suggested,  it  might  be  God  wants  you 
there  to  carry  on  the  work.  I  laughed  at  the  suggestion. 
When  he  again  said,  "God  knew  His  business,  and  would 
put  it  upon  the  right  one,  and  it  might  be  you  are  the  one." 
I  spoke  of  my  weakness  and  inability,  and  we  parted. 

I  could  not  get  rid  of  that  thought,  "God  knows  His 
business.  He  will  put  it  upon  the  right  one — may  be  you  are 
the  one." 

The  more  I  tried  to  rid  myself  of  the  thought,  the  more 
it  pressed  upon  me.  I  prayed  God  would  rid  me  of  it  if  it 
was  His  will  to  do  so.  But  the  more  I  prayed  the  stronger 
came  the  impression — you  are  the  one. 

During  the  day,  Bro.  LeMoine  spoke  to  me  on  the  same 
question,  saying,  "I  believe  you  are  the  one  for  the  place." 

For  three  days  I  was  under  great  heaviness,  and  great- 
ly distressed.  I  was  afraid  of  making  a  mistake,  and  I  cried 
unto  God  continually  until  the  morning  of  the  third  day, 
about  three  o'clock,  I  settled  it  with  God,  promising  to  go  if 
He  wanted  me  to ;  and  at  once  I  fell  into  a  sweet  sleep,  and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  27 

had  beautiful  dreams  and  visions  of  the  work.  God  showed 
me  the  Old  Court  House  in  this  city,  so  plainly,  that  when  I 
came  to  look  for  it,  I  knew  it  as  soon  as  I  got  in  sight  of  it. 

On  Monday,  Aug.  15th,  1892,  at  ten  o'clock,  I  announced 
that  God  had  put  it  upon  me  to  open  a  mission  in  Los  An- 
geles. At  that  time  I  had  but  five  cents ;  but  as  I  left  the 
tent  at  the  close  of  the  session,  I  received  a  letter  with  nine- 
ty dollars  to  be  used  in  the  mission,  and  from  that  time  on 
God  has  been  arranging  and  supplying  ways  and  means  for 
keeping  up  the  work. 

On  Monday,  Aug.  22nd,  I  came  to  Los  Angeles,  found 
the  Old  Court  House,  but  could  not  get  it  that  day,  but  after 
a  few  days  delay  I  made  arrangements  with  Mr.  Bullard  for 
the  Old  Court  House,  at  a  rent  of  $100  per  month,  and  on 
Saturday  night,  27th  held  the  first  meeting  and  opened  fire 
on  the  devil  and  sin  with  the  following  saints  present: — 
Bros.  L.  C.  Clark,  J.  Spohn,  S.  D.  White,  W.  C.  Brand,  Le- 
Moine,  L.  A.  Clark,  J.  S.  Gleason,  Upton,  Beardsley,  C.  B. 
Roberts;  Sisters  Sphon,  Hutchinson,  Letchworth,  Griggs, 
Puliam,  Mary  Koberts. 

We  had  a  blessed  meeting  on  the  street,  great  liberty 
and  freedom,  quite  a  number  followed  us  into  the  house 
where  the  power  of  God  was  manifested  in  the  hearts  of  the 
saints,  and  one  soul  claimed  to  get  pardon  of  sin;  so  the 
Lord  placed  His  seal  on  the  work  and  owned  it  in  the  justi- 
fication of  one  precious  soul. 

The  meetings  were  not  largely  attended,  but  there  was 
an  interest  created  in  the  place  by  the  fact  that  we  were  on 
the  faith  line,  and  took  no  collections.  Some  of  our  people 
wanted  to  put  up  a  freewill  offering  box,  but  God  showed  us 
that  we  were  to  trust  Him  and  Him  alone,  and  we  could  not 
doit. 

Well,  the  month  passed  by  and  a  number  of  souls  got 
thoroughly  justified,  and  sanctified,  and  some  got  healed, 
for  we  started  out  to  preach  the  hundred  fold  gospel.  Hal- 
lelujah. 

God  has  His  own  way  in  the  meetings,  we  just  simply 
obeyed  Him.  We  tried  to  be  what  God  wanted  us  to  be,  and 
let  the  Holy  Ghost  lead  the  meetings,  kept  our  hands  off  the 
Ark,  and  if  the  way  seemed  rough — which  it  did  at  times — 
we  just  prayed  and  shouted  glory  to  God. 

We  remained  there  till  the  3rd  day  of  October,  1892, 
when  for  reasons  not  necessary  to  mention,  God  showed  us 


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that  it  was  best  for  us  to  let  part  of  the  company  continue 
there  and  the  rest  of  us  move  to  the  Nadeau  Basement,  cor- 
ner First  and  Spring  streets.  There  the  Lord  let  His  smiles 
rest  upon  us,  and  we  had  some  glorious  meetings,  and  won- 
derful conversions.  A  dear  old  man  by  the  name  of  Simons, 
who  had  been  a  saloon  keeper  and  a  liquor  dealer,  and  a 
member  of  the  Roman  Catholic  Church  was  saved  thorough- 
ly, and  completely  delivered  from  the  appetites  for  liquor 
and  tobacco,  and  all  other  sinful  desires.  He  afterwards 
took  the  Lord  for  his  healer  and  keeper.  Hallelujah.  One 
remarkable  thing  about  Brother  Simons'  conversion,  was  his 
age,  he  being  seventy-two  years  old.  But  our  God  did  par- 
don him  freely,  and  then  sanctified  him.     Glory  to  our  God. 

During  the  month  of  October  we  began  to  consider  the 
poor,  and  therefore  set  about  making  preparations  to  open 
up  a  food  kitchen  where  the  poor  could  be  fed.  The  Lord 
furnishing  stoves  and  dishes  and  other  necessary  things  as 
well  as  the  food,  and  in  the  month  of  November  all  things 
being  arranged,  the  kitchen  was  opened  and  the  poor  were 
fed.  We  had  many  testings  and  trials  of  both  faith  and 
patience.     Glory  to  God. 

One  morning,  when  I  came  down  to  the  Mission  (for 
the  workers  were  provided  with  quarters  at  208  So.  Olive) 
I  found  the  basement  filling  up  with  water;  for  a  stone 
sewer  had  bursted  and  let  the  water  in,  and  the  devil  tried 
very  hard  to  discourage  us.  But  God  in  His  wisdom,  brought 
to  our  mind  His  servant  Job,  and  we  remembered,  how  Sa- 
tan had  permission  to  try  him.  When  this  dialogue  seemed 
to  come  before  us,  Satan  said  to  the  Lord:  "You  let  me  turn 
the  water  in  on  these  holiness  cranks  in  the  basement,  and 
they  will  backslide." 

'  Well,  hallelujah!  When  I  took  in  the  situation,  I  re- 
moved my  shoes  and  stockings  and  waded  into  the  kitchen 
and  got  some  of  the  poor  boys  to  bale  out  the  water,  while  I 
got  their  breakfast  for  about  forty  of  them.  We  worked 
hard  all  day  and  were  not  able  to  hold  any  meetings  that 
day,  but  the  following  day  we  got  the  things  in  shape  again, 
and  began  in  earnest  to  battle  against  the  devil.  We  fed  the 
poor  twice  a  day,  requiring  them  to  remain  to  service  after 
each  meal.  We  also  held  a  noonday  prayer-meeting,  also 
street  meeting  in  the  evening  and  in  the  hall  at  night,  mak- 
ing five  services  each  day,  and  at  the  same  time  I  did  the 
cooking. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  29 

Well,  hallelujah  to  Jesus !  I  believe  I  never  enjoyed 
my  salvation  better,  in  my  life,  up  to  that  time.  Every  mo- 
ment was  given  to  the  Lord,  and  that  in  active  service ;  that 
helps  one  to  enjoy  salvation.     Glory  to  God. 

Well,  bless  the  Lord.  He  gave  me  the  grace  and  I  was 
enabled  to  go  about  my  business  just  the  same  until  the 
money  was  all  used  up  in  supplying  the  mission,  and  when 
everything  was  about  gone,  a  dear  sister  handed  me  five 
dollars  and  told  me  to  get  myself  a  pair  of  trousers.  Well, 
there  I  was  in  another  strait;  no  bread,  no  oil,  nothing 
scarcely  in  the  house  and  five  dollars  to  buy  pantaloons.  I 
started  out  to  buy  them,  went  to  a  tailor  here  in  the  city, 
asked  him  if  he  could  make  me  a  good  pair  for  five  dollars. 
He  said,  'Ves."  I  told  him  to  do  so,  as  one  of  the  saints  had 
given  me  that  amount  for  that  purpose.  He  answered  by 
saying,  "I  now  have  an  order  to  make  a  pair  for  you,  if  you 
will  let  me  take  your  measure,"  which  I  did,  and  then  went 
about  my  business  and  bought  food  and  oil  with  the  means 
on  hand.  Hallelujah  to  Jesus  for  deliverance,  which  always 
comes  if  we  are  true  to  Him. 

About  the  20th  of  November,  1892,  there  came  in  the 
Mission  a  poor  old  man,  bent  with  age,  and  a  heavy  load  of 
sin  and  guilt,  one  of  the  most  degraded  and  forlorn  looking 
creatures;  his  hair  and  beard  uncombed,  tobacco  juice  stain- 
ing his  lips  and  beard,  old  filthy  pipes  that  were  so  strong 
that  one  could  actually  smell  them  when  he  came  down  the 
steps.  Poor,  old  and  forsaken,  and  almost  ready  to  give  up 
because  of  misfortune.  Wife  dead,  friends  all  gone,  be- 
cause he  had  no  money,  and  he  had  no  money  because  he 
squandered  it  for  liquor;  no  work,  because  he  would  get 
drunk  every  chance,  and  the  devil  had  full  possession  of  both 
soul  and  body.  After  getting  something  to  satisfy  the  in- 
ner man,  he  remained  to  the  service,  and  at  the  close  I  shook 
hands  with  him,  and  spoke  a  kind  word,  and  asked  him  why 
he  did  not  seek  his  soul's  salvation.  He  said  he  would  like 
to  but  that  he  was  in  no  condition  to  do  so  then,  but  as  soon 
as  he  could  find  something  to  do  he  would  get  some  decent 
clothes  and  then  he  intended  to  get  religion.  I  told  him 
Jesus  said,  "Seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God  and  His 
righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you." 
Matt.  6:43.  He  went  out,  and  as  he  went  the  Spirit  kept 
saying,  "seek  ye  first,''  "these  things  shall  be  added;"  and  as 
he  walked  the  Spirit  talked.     He  could  not  get  away  from 


30  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1882 

the  voice.  "Seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God."  Finally  he 
got  into  a  box  car  and  tried  to  sleep,  but  the  voice  kept  say- 
ing, "Seek  ye  first."  At  last  he  got  on  his  knees,  and  cried 
in  the  anguish  of  his  soul.  Lord  have  mercy  on  me,  spare 
me  to  go  to  the  Mission  again,  and  I  will.  And  he  did  come 
the  next  morning,  and  was  the  first  to  step  out  and  call  upon 
God  for  pardon.  Of  course  God  pardoned  his  sins,  and  on 
Thanksgiving  Day  morning  he  presented  his  body  a  living 
sacrifice  to  God ;  placed  his  will  concerning  all  he  knew  and 
all  he  didn't  know,  upon  Christ  the  Christian's  Altar,  and 
realized  in  his  heart  that  work  was  done,  because  the  Lord 
said  in  His  word,  the  Altar  sanctifies.    Hallelujah. 

From  that  day  he  began  a  new  life,  and  realized  that 
"Old  things  have  passed  away  and  behold  all  things  have  be- 
come new."  He  felt  that  God  had  touched  him;  the  pipe 
and  tobacco  went,  the  load  of  guilt  and  sin  went,  the  walking 
stick  went,  he  straightened  up  and  was  once  more  a  man, 
and  walked  upright.     Glory  to  God. 

We  learned  our  friend's  name  to  be  Peter  McDonald. 
He  had  been  a  sailor  most  of  his  life.  Left  home  when  he 
was  but  ten  years  old,  and  spent  his  time  at  sea;  learned 
many  bad  habits,  and  saw  a  great  many  wicked  people. 
Had  become  so  thoroughly  disgusted  with  himself  and  sin 
that  he  would  have  taken  his  life  but  for  fear  of  the  judg- 
ment and  hell,  and  the  awful  thought  of  being  separated 
from  all  that  is  good,  and  the  loved  ones  that  have  gone  on 
before. 

Well,  Peter  was  in  earnest,  and  he  went  to  work  for  the 
Lord  and  the  salvation  of  precious  souls,  and  the  beauty  of 
it  all  was,  he  stepped  right  out  on  the  faith  line,  and  like 
Moses,  the  child  grew  and  waxed  strong.  He  walked  in  the 
light  and  was  obedient  to  the  leading  of  the  Spirit  of  God. 

He  stayed  in  the  Mission  and  took  charge  of  the  kitch- 
en for  Jesus;  stayed  there  till  May,  1893,  when  the  Lord 
called  him  out  to  work  in  the  tented  field,  which  he  did  to 
the  glory  of  God,  and  finally  in  September  God  led  him,  or 
called  him  to  Monrovia,  as  the  pastor  of  the  little  holiness 
church  there,  where  he  is  now  working  for  precious  souls, 
and  the  Lord  has  wonderfully  blessed  him  in  feeding  the 
little  flock,  and  is  wonderfully  blessing  them  altogether;  and 
eternity  alone  will  tell  the  results  of  his  conversion.  Praise 
the  Lord  for  full  salvation  and  the  privilege  of  holding  it 
up  before  the  people.    Hallelujah. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  31 

We  all  praise  God  for  Peter  McDonald,  and  trust  God 
will  use  him  for  His  own  glory  and  the  salvation  of  precious 
souls.  One  remarkable  thing  in  Brother  McDonald's  Chris- 
tian life,  is  the  rapidity  of  his  growth  in  grace.  We  attri- 
buted it  to  his  perfect  obedience  to  the  will  of  God  in  prayer, 
testimony,  reading  the  Word  of  God,  and  earnest  zeal  for  the 
cause.     It  pays  to  be  very  obedient  and  quick  to  obey. 

Finally  the  devil  got  stirred  up  because  we  were  feed- 
ing the  poor,  and  in  doing  that  many  poor  men  were  hear- 
ing the  gospel,  that  would  not  go  to  church,  and  would  not 
be  allowed  to  remain  in  many  churches  if  they  did  go. 
Poor,  degraded,  filthy,  ragged  men  and  boys,  without  friends 
or  money,  or  home.  Oh,  how  our  hearts  go  out  to  them  as 
we  think  of  them,  and  when  we  look  into  their  faces,  all  dis- 
figured and  marked  by  sin  and  vice,  then  we  think  they  are 
some  mother's  boys ;  each  one  of  them  has  been  the  joy  and 
pride  of  some  loving  heart,  and  no  doubt,  many  of  them  now 
have  good  Christian  mothers,  and  loving  sisters,  and  our 
hearts  go  out  for  them. 

Reader,  do  you  ever  allow  yourself  to  think  of  these 
poor,  homeless  boys  ?  Those  of  you  who  criticise  this  work 
of  God  in  this  city,  do  you  ever  think  about  these  dear  men 
and  boys,  that  some  one  is  loving  them,  and  would  gladly 
embrace  and  kiss  even  these  poor  fellows  ?  God  pity  them, 
and  God  pity  you  who  have  not  the  love  of  Christ  in  your 
hearts,  and  yet  profess  to  be  His.  Oh,  God  soften  the 
hearts  of  the  people  who  claim  to  follow  the  lowly  Jesus. 

Friend,  did  you  ever  meet  with  misfortune  yourself? 
Have  you  a  son  or  brother  who  is  now  away  from  you  that 
might  possibly  be  in  the  same  condition?  Do  you  ever 
think,  were  it  not  for  the  mercy  of  God,  you,  too,  would  be 
in  just  such  a  state  of  affairs,  that  you  v/ould  be  compelled 
to  look  to  some  one  for  aid?  Oh,  brother,  sister,  in  the 
name  of  Jesus,  who  died  for  you,  we  ask  you  to  pray  more 
for  these  poor  unfortunates,  and  do  not  criticise  the  efforts 
or  methods  used  to  rescue  them  from  wickedness  and  vice, 
and  hell  itself. 

Well,  first  the  bankers  were  afraid  to  allow  them  to 
sleep  in  the  basement,  they  were  afraid  of  their  gold.  Then 
the  landlord  of  the  Nadeau  began  to  complain,  not  because 
we  were  drawing  his  customers  away  from  him,  but  he  did 
not  like  the  crowd,  and  finally  Uncle  Peter  let  some  beans 
bum  and  that  settled  the  business ;  the  fumes  of  the  burnt 


32  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

beans  scented  the  house,  and  from  that  hour  the  devil  howl- 
ed and  found  more  reasons  than  we  will  bother  to  tell  about 
at  this  time.  But  we  closed  the  dining  room  after  much 
prayer,  and  we  had  the  mind  of  God  clearly  made  known. 
And  after  much  searching  we  found  the  Biglow  block  on 
East  First  street,  and  we  moved  into  it  on  Saturday,  Dec. 
31,  1892,  and  held  our  first  service  on  that  night,  a  watch 
night  service,  when  a  number  of  souls  were  brought  into  the 
fold  of  God.  While  we  were  yet  in  the  basement  and  feed- 
ing the  boys  there,  a  Dutchman  came  into  the  meeting,  a 
regular  lager  beer  Dutchman,  a  brewer  by  trade,  he  had 
wandered  from  San  Francisco  and  got  out  of  means,  and 
was  in  a  strait.  He  came  in  for  soup,  and  he  liked  the  sing- 
ing, so  he  came  again  and  again;  at  last  the  spirit  of  God 
got  hold  on  his  soul,  and  he  realized  that  he  was  a  lost  sin- 
ner, and  he  was  so  wrought  upon  that  he  could  not  resist 
any  longer,  so  he  made  a  desperate  effort  and  came  to  Je^us 
and  received  pardon,  and  afterwards  was  wholly  sanctified, 
and  from  that  time  he  was  spoiled  for  the  brewery.  Glory 
to  God  forever.  Well,  he  said  that  he  was  a  lazy  fehow 
and  did  not  care  to  work  unless  he  could  find  a  big  job  at 
easy  pay;  but  now  that  he  was  saved,  he  was  willing  to  do 
anything,  and  he  asked  God  to  give  him  something  to  do, 
and  as  it  was  rainy  weather,  the  Lord  put  him  to  help  mov- 
ing houses ;  he  did  it  for  Jesus  and  he  worked  hard  for  very 
small  pay.  One  day  while  he  was  under  a  house  adjusting 
the  rollers,  the  devil  said  to  him,  "You  are  a  fool  to  do  this 
kind  of  work."  He  thought  a  while  and  answered,  "That  is 
true,  but  I  am  a  fool  for  Jesus,  not  for  the  devil!"  He  was 
faithful  in  that,  and  the  Lord  gave  him  something  better, 
and  in  May,  1893,  he  was  called  into  the  work  of  the  Lord. 

He  attended  the  spring  meeting  of  the  Southern  Cali- 
fornia and  Arizona  Holiness  Association,  and  while  the  free 
will  offerings  were  being  made,  the  song,  "All  for  Jesus" 
was  sung.  He  said  to  himself,  "All  for  Jesus  means  A-1-1,'* 
and  acting  upon  that  lie  walked  up  to  the  table  and  emptied 
the  contents  of  his  purse  into  the  hat,  and  as  he  did  so  said 
"that  is  my  sentiment  I  mean  to  practice  what  I  preach," 
and  all  who  know  Bro.  Weiss,  know  how  truly  he  done  that. 
Thank  God  for  a  salvation  that  can  save  a  Dutchman,  and 
thank  God  for  Dutchmen  that  will  accept  salvation.  Glory 
to  God  forever. 

Well,  the  Lord  has  wonderfully  blessed  our   boys   who 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  33 

started  out  while  in  the  Nadeau.  ''All  those  who  clave  unto 
the  Lord  are  alive  unto  this  day."  God  especially  used  Bro. 
S.  D.  White  in  the  Nadeau,  and  after  we  moved  to  East 
First  street.  He  came  home  in  the  fail  of  '92.  Came  home 
I  call  it,  because  he  is  my  spiritual  father.  God  bless  him, 
and  keep  him  strong  by  His  power,  is  my  prayer.  Bro.  W, 
has  a  good  influence  over  young  men,  and  many  of  those  who 
are  today  strong  for  God  and  true  Holiness,  can  say  that 
God  used  Bro.  White,  to  bring  them  to  Jesus. 

He  stopped  with  us  until  May,  1893,  when  he  went  to 
San  Diego,  where  he  held  ten  meetings,  and  finally  opened 
up  a  Faith  Home  there,  where  he  is  still  laboring.  God 
bless  him  in  the  work  of  salvation. 

Bro.  Upton,  who  is  now  with  Bro.  White,  was  also  used 
of  God  in  the  work  both  in  the  old  Court  House  and  the  Na- 
deau. After  moving  to  First  street,  we  had  Bro.  Fred  Smi- 
ley with  us,  and  Fred  and  I  had  a  great  experience  one  night 
with  a  very  wicked  man,  and  while  we  were  trying  to  pacify 
him,  he  struck  Bro.  Fred  over  the  eye,  and  kicked  my  shins 
until  they  were  black  and  blue  for  several  days.  The  fel- 
low was  very  unruly  and  ugly,  and  we  were  compelled,  for 
the  good  of  the  rest  of  the  men,  to  call  an  officer  to  take 
charge  of  him,  which  he  did,  and  he  took  him  outside  of  the 
house,  and  while  waiting  for  the  patrol  wagon,  the  man 
jumped  and  run,  and  there  was  a  lively  race,  and  the  pris- 
oner being  very  fleet-footed,  out  ran  the  officer,  and  thus  es- 
caped, and  we  were  freed  from  him,  and  with  the  exception 
of  once,  we  have  never  been  put  to  the  trouble  of  calling  an 
officer  to  keep  peace  for  us ;  the  dear  Lord  has  in  some  way 
put  it  into  the  hearts  of  the  poor  men  to  keep  good  order  es- 
pecially in  the  hall,  for  which  we  thank  God.  It  is  some- 
thing remarkable  how  the  Lord  holds  the  worst  characters 
that  come  to  us  at  bay.  Men  who  would  not  hesitate  to  do 
anything  wicked  and  bad  at  other  times  and  places  are  uu- 
usually  well  behaved  at  the  meetings.     Hallelujah. 

We  had  many  precious  seasons  in  the  old  court  house, 
and  also  in  the  Nadeau ;  but  when  we  got  thoroughly  estab- 
lished in  the  Biglow  Block,  the  Lord  seemed  to  open  the 
windows  of  heaven,  flooding  our  souls  with  joy  and  glad- 
ness, and  shouts  of  victory. 

Many  times  have  we  been  unable  to  contain  ourselves, 
because  of  the  great  joy  in  our  hearts.  But  the  greatest 
victories  imply  the  greatest  trials,  and  so  we  have  had  to 


34  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1882 

undergo  the  trying  process.  "Purified,  made  whit^,  and 
tried."  It  is  the  trying  that  settles  whether  an  engine  Ls 
fit  for  use.  It  is  the  trying  that  settles  whether  the  bell 
has  a  good  tone.  Praise  the  Lord.  I  want  to  stand  the 
trial,  and  give  out  a  clear  tone.  One  of  the  clear  cases  of 
answer  to  prayer,  was  given  soon  after  we  moved  into  the 
Biglow  Block. 

We  had  a  very  large  number  of  men  on  Sunday  after- 
noon, and  they  had  eaten  all  the  bread. 

God  knew  all  about  it,  and  had  no  money  sent  in;  ao 
we  were  without  money  or  bread,  with  over  one  hundred 
hungry  ones  to  feed,  Monday  morning.  We  got  down  be- 
fore God,  and  laid  the  case  before  Him,  and  He  seemed  to 
say,  "Go  and  get  the  bread." 

So  I  started  up  to  the  bakery,  and  on  the  way  I  mat  a 
man,  and  I  began  to  talk  salvation  to  him.  While  I  was 
talking  to  him,  some  one  else  came  along  and  gave  me 
money  enough  to  buy  the  bread.  I  went  on  to  the  bakery, 
where  I  had  been  getting  bread,  and  they  had  none. 

I  went  to  another.  He  said  he  had  it.  I  put  my  hand 
into  my  pocket  to  pay  him,  when  he  said,  "Never  mind,  I 
will  give  that  to  the  Lord."    Hallelujah. 

So  I  came  home  with  both  money  and  bread,  and  tny 
spiritual  strength  increased  much  more  than  either  purse 
or  basket.    Oh !  praise  the  Lord  for  a  full  salvation. 

Another  time  we  were  out  of  beans,  bread,  meal,  flour, 
meat,  and  coal.  It  was  on  Saturday,  we  had  but  25  cents, 
and  we  went  about  our  business  as  usual,  and  got  no 
money;  at  the  noonday  meeting  we  got  none,  and  the  devil 
began  to  tease  us  about  God's  seeming  slackness;  but  we 
remembered  the  word,  "The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning 
His  promises."  2  Peter  3 :9.  We  went  to  our  room  and  told 
Father  all  about  it,  and  then  waited  on  Him  until  3  o'clock, 
when  the  Spirit  seemed  to  say,  Go  now  and  get  the  things 
needed.  I  went  into  the  kitchen.  (Uncle  Peter  was  the 
cook) ,  and  asked  for  a  list  of  things  needed,  and  told  Peter 
to  pray  for  me.  I  started  to  go,  when  some  one  called  at 
the  back  door,  asking  if  I  was  in.  They  told  me  that  a  lady 
wished  to  see  me.  I  went  out,  and  the  lady  said  her  daughter 
in  San  Francisco  had  sent  her  a  check  for  $10,  to  be  given 
to  the  Faith  Home.  I  praised  the  Lord,  and  went  back 
into  the  kitchen,  and  there  was  another  sister,  who  gave 


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me  $5  more.  All  glory  to  God,  who  knoweth  we  have  need 
of  these  things. 

Among  the  first  men  that  came  to  the  Mission,  for 
shelter  and  food,  was  a  tall,  dark-eyed  fellow,  dirty,  ragged 
and  sad;  a  regular  dare-devil  spirit  in  him.  He  had  not 
been  coming  long,  when  some  of  the  workers  went  to  him 
and  asked  him  to  go  to  the  penitent  form.  "Yes,"  he  said, 
"I'll  go  anywhere,"  and  he  marched  up  as  bold  and  de- 
fiant, and  knelt  down.  As  soon  as  he  knelt,  God  spoke  to 
him,  telling  him  he  had  better  mean  business.  He  be- 
came alarmed,  and  called  on  God  in  earnest  to  have  mercy 
on  him,  a  poor,  wretched,  lost  man.  Oh!  how  good  the 
blessed  Lord  is,  and  how  lovingly  He  takes  us  into  His 
arms  of  love  and  kisses  away  all  our  fears,  and  freely 
pardons  all  our  sins.  This  He  did  for  this  poor  man;  and 
in  much  less  time  than  it  has  taken  for  me  to  write  it,  he 
was  on  his  feet,  a  new  creature  in  Christ  Jesus.  And  so 
much  in  earnest  was  this  man,  that  he  said  to  us,  "Now, 
what  about  this  sanctification  you  talk  so  much  about? 
I  want  all  God  has  for  me."  Down  he  went,  and  after  a 
few  moments  was  on  his  feet  again,  praising  God  for  the 
cleansing  power  of  the  blood  of  Jesus,  Now  his  sins  were 
pardoned  and  his  heart  was  purified.     Hallelujah. 

That  night  he  went  to  sleep  on  the  floor  with  the  rest 
of  the  poor  men,  and  slept  like  a  babe  on  the  bosom  of  its 
mother.  On  waking  the  next  morning,  he  sprang  to  his 
feet,  and  astonished  all  his  old  companions  by  saying, 
"Glory  to  God,  I  am  sanctified;  something  I  never  was 
before."  His  life  has  been  a  continual  testimony  to  the 
power  of  God  to  save  from  sin,  and  to  keep  even  a  tramp. 
Glory  to  God  forever.  Well,  Jack,  (for  this  was  none 
other  than  Jack  Mathews),  has  been  faithful  in  a  few 
things  so  far,  and  we  expect  to  see  him  in  glory,  praising 
God  for  the  Faith  Home,  Dear  reader,  if  it  were  your 
brother  thus  rescued,  would  you  think  it  time  and  money 
wasted  in  feeding  unworthy  tramps?  No,  no.  God  bless 
you,  you  would  think  just  as  we  do  about  the  work.  It 
is  the  cheapest  way  to  feed  the  poor;  the  most  practicable 
and  forcible  way  to  preach  the  gospel,  and  the  most  pleas- 
ing to  our  Father  above.  Bro.  Mathews  may  be  seen 
almost  any  evening  on  the  streets  of  Los  Angeles,  preach- 
ing the  gospel  of  Jesua  Christ  to  the  poor,  without  money 
and  without  price.    He  has  charge  of  the  kitchen  at  the 


36  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

present  time,  where  the  Lord  put  him.     May  God  abund- 
antly bless  him,  and  all  the  dear  workers  and  helpers. 

We  feel  very  grateful  to  the  blessed  Lord,  when  we 
think  of  the  many  whom  He  has  led  out  into  this  blessed 
light  here  and  the  many  thousand  He  has  fed  and  sheltered 
in  the  Home. 


CLOSING 

The  work  of  the  Mission  at  this  place  seems  to  be 
done;  we  cannot  explain  how  we  have  arrived  at  this  con- 
clusion, but  we  have,  and  we  are  satisfied  to  close  here, 
which  we  will  do  Sunday  night,  February  25.  We  do  not 
know  where  we  will  go,  or  what  we  will  do,  but  for  the 
present  we  do  know  that  we  will  move  from  this  place  the 
first  of  next  week.  All  our  needs  have  been  supplied  up 
to  date,  and  we  thank  God  for  it.  We  feel  free,  easy,  and 
ready  for  His  coming,  and  would  shout  should  the  trumpet 
sound  now  while  we  write.     Hallelujah.     Amen. 

"The  Lord  works  in  a  mysterious  way,  His  wonders  to 
perform.  He  plants  His  foot  upon  the  sea,  and  rides  upon 
the  storm."  We  do  not  profess  to  know  why  God  deals 
with  us  as  He  does.  We  never  knew  why  He  selected  us 
to  open  a  Mission  in  Los  Angeles,  and  now  that  we  have 
been  here  for  some  time,  we  do  not  know  why  He  has 
shown  us  that  we  should  stop  at  this  time,  but  we  have 
implicit  faith  in  God,  and  we  know  His  voice  and  He  has 
spoken  to  us  in  a  voice  unmistakable  to  us;  others  may  not 
see  it,  we  cannot  explain  it,  but  we  know  it.  Hallelujah  to 
Jesus.  We  do  not  know  if  He  will  open  another  place  for 
us  in  this  city  or  not,  but  that  is  with  Him ;  we  cannot  say 
He  will  or  will  not,  and  we  have  no  desire  to  know  until 
He  sees  fit  to  reveal  it  to  us.  Bless  the  Lord  forever.  We 
are  sure,  "All  things  work  together  for  good  to  them  that 
love  God." 

The  work  of  soul-saving  continued  all  the  time,  many 
got  into  the  light,  and  are  today  walking  in  the  light  of 
God,  and  enjoying  this  full  salvation.  Many  homes  have 
been  made  glad  by  a  son,  brother  or  father  writing  home, 
and  telling  of  his  conversion  in  the  Faith  Home,  and  many 
hearts  have  been  made  light,  many  a  poor  fellow  driven  to 
desperation,  has  been  prevented  from  doing  evil  by  the 
temporary   relief  afforded   him   by   the   Home.     We   hear 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  37 

from  them  often,  and  especially  those  who  have  given 
their  hearts  to  God,  telling  us  of  the  intentions  of  their 
hearts  before  they  found  Jesus;  how  that  they  were  going 
to  rob  a  house  or  a  store,  or  how  they  were  going  to  hold 
up  certain  ones  who  were  known  to  have  money,  or  how 
they  were  going  to  enter  into  the  counterfeiting  business, 
but  they  had  come  to  the  Home,  and  God  had  spoken  to 
them  in  a  voice  unmistakable  and  they  barkened  unto  Him 
and  had  thus  been  kept  from  crime  and  prison.  All  glory 
to  Jesus  for  these  blessed  assurances  of  His  approval  of 
the  work.  Many  of  those  helped,  will,  no  doubt,  meet  in 
the  suny  land  beyond,  where  all  things  shall  be  revealed. 
Hallelujah  to  our  God!  It  makes  our  hearts  leap  with  joy 
at  the  thought  of  being  a  co-worker  with  Jesus  Christ,  and 
He  has  promised  us  we  should  be  partakers  with  Him  of 
the  glory  which  He  shall  share  with  the  Father.  Halle- 
lujah ! 

Some  time  in  June,  '93,  I  think  it  was,  that  we  had  a 
stranger  come  into  our  Mission,  and  his  appearance  was 
that  of  a  child  of  God.  His  face  was  beaming  with  the 
love  of  Jesus.  He  soon  dropped  into  a  place  in  the  Mission 
as  a  regular  attendant,  and  would  raise  his  voice  in  earnest 
exhortations  and  strong  appeals  to  the  lost  ones  to  come 
to  Jesus  and  be  saved,  and  to  present  themselves  on  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Christian's  altar,  for  sanctification,  and  the 
sick  to  come  to  Jesus  for  healing,  and  all  to  be  true  to  God 
and  each  other  in  Christian  love  and  fellowship.  God  won- 
derfully blessed  our  dear  brother,  William  Booth,  to  us 
and  with  us,  and  there  seemed  to  be  a  oneness  of  spirit 
existing  which  united  us  together  as  one  man,  and  we, 
after  thinking  about  it,  have  thought  it  was  like  Jonathan 
and  David.  Anyway,  attachment  grew  stronger  and 
stronger  until  he  was  drawn  into  the  Home  as  one  of  us, 
and  with  him  the  Lord  gave  us  a  printing  outfit.  He 
being  a  practical  printer,  the  result  of  this  is  now  being 
enjoyed  by  all  lovers  of  this  little  Faith  messenger,  and 
we  expect  to  see  the  result  of  this  little  sheet  in  glory. 
While  we  started  in  a  humble  way,  we  are  earnestly  be- 
lieving and  working  for  greater  results  than  have  yet  been 
seen.  Thousands  of  tracts  and  spiritual  songs  have  also 
been  printed  and  are  continually  being  turned  out  from 
time  to  time,  and  are  being  distributed  by  the  workers  and 
others  in  connection  with  the  Mission,  and  only  eternity 


38  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

will  reveal  the  good  that  is  being  done  through  these  small 
beginnings.  May  God  bless  our  dear  brother  and  abund- 
antly and  his  little  daughter  Nellie,  who  is  with  him  and 
is  always  happy  and  cheerful;  although  being  bel^veen 
three  and  four  thousand  miles  from  her  home,  yet  never 
seems  to  get  lonesome,  but  often  expresses  a  wish  that  the 
rest  of  her  family  were  here,  that  they  too  might  enjoy 
this  nice  country,  and  the  good  meetings  with  her.  She, 
too,  is  a  great  help  in  the  Home  in  many  ways.  She  helps 
her  father  in  the  office  and  helps  any  who  call  on  her  for 
help  in  the  Home.  So  it  is  that  all  are  useful  here,  froTi 
the  least  to  the  greatest,  and  we  see  God's  wisdo  n  in 
selecting  those  whom  He  desires  to  be  associated  wilh  us 
in  this  blessed  work  of  salvation.  I  say  God  does  it,  because 
I  am  sure  He  brings  them  to  us  and  we  are  blessed  hv  their 
coming  and  we  expect  a  blessing  by  continuing  our  union 
as  workers  together  with  Him.     Hallelujah! 

I  had  not  seen  my  two  little  girls  for  over  a  year  and 
one  of  them  was  only  a  baby,  left  an  orphan,  when  only 
twelve  days  old.  I  had  asked  God  so  often  to  let  me  go  to 
see  her  if  it  was  His  blessed  will;  but  He  had  not  as  yet 
given  His  consent.  One  morning  in  April,  1893,  I  felt  that 
I  must  go,  and  that  God's  time  had  come  at  last.  So  call- 
ing all  my  dear  helpers  into  an  upper  room,  we  prayed, 
and  while  we  were  on  our  knees  God  showed  me  that  He 
was  willing,  and  that  I  might  start  that  night  at  10:40. 
I  told  the  workers  when  we  arose  from  prayer  that  it  was 
settled,  that  I  would  start  that  night.  I  did  not  have  a 
cent  of  money  towards  my  fare,  though  I  had  enough  of 
money  that  belonged  to  the  Home,  to  take  me  both  ways, 
but  I  felt  I  could  not  use  a  cent  of  that.  No  one  knew  how 
much  was  on  hand.  However,  I  got  ready  to  go;  packed 
my  valise  and  made  the  necessary  arrangements  for  the 
trip,  and  only  received  $2.50  all  day. 

The  devil  tried  hard  to  worry  me  about  how  I  would 
go,  but  I  determined  I  would  go  to  the  depot  and  get  on 
board,  and  trust  God  to  get  me  through  in  His  own  way, 
and  it  went  on  just  that  way  until  after  nine  that  night. 
1  had  dismissed  the  meeting  and  Sister  Adams  had  told 
me  to  come  up  stairs  and  eat  a  bite  before  I  started.  I 
was  just  waiting  for  all  to  get  out  of  the  hall,  and  the  last 
man  in  shaking  hands  with  me  gave  me  $10.  I  went  up 
stairs  and  ate  my  lunch,  and  while  I  was  eating,  a  sister, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  39 

who  had  came  in  to  bid  me  good-by,  gave  me  $5  more;  so 
I  had  the  amount,  and  had  not  so  much  as  hinted  it  to 
any  one.  Hallelujah  to  Jesus.  I  left  all  the  money  I  had 
for  current  expenses,  $5.65,  with  Bro.  White,  whom  I  left 
ip  charge  of  the  work  while  I  was  away.  I  was  gone  for 
three  weeks,  and  the  Lord  supplied  everything  needed  for 
the  Home  while  I  was  away.    Glory  to  His  name  forever. 

While  I  was  away,  God  gave  me  more  than  I  had  started 
with,  so  I  had  a  successful  trip  in  every  sense  of  the  word. 
People  could  not  understand  why  the  Lord  would  supply 
me  means  to  feed  a  lot  of  tramps,  and  let  them  have  to 
work  and  tussle  so  hard  to  make  a  living;  but  it  was  very 
plain  to  my  mind  why  He  did  it.  His  word  says,  "As  thy 
faith  is  so  be  it  unto  thee."  They  are  all  laboring  for  the 
meat  that  perisheth,  and  Jesus  told  them  not  to  do  that, 
but  they  do  not  want  to  believe  His  word,  it  kills  one  out 
to  do  that,  and  it  means  so  much  to  just  step  out  on  His 
word  and  practice  it.  May  God  help  us  to  practice  more 
the  fifth,  sixth  and  seventh  chapters  of  Matthew. 

Lord,  help  us  to  be  wise  and  build  on  the  Rock.    So  many 
people  today  are  building  on  the  sand. 

Brother,  sister,  let  us  be  hearers  and  doers  also.  All 
glory  to  Jesus  who  giveth  us  the  victory. 


REMOVED 

Glory  to  God !  We  have  moved,  and  this  week's  issue 
of  the  Faith  Home  is  being  turned  off  at  No.  1254  Temple 
street,  known  as  Penney's  Block.  The  Holiness  Mission 
and  Faith  Home  workers,  together  with  their  furniture, 
are  removed  there  too,  and  all  are  busy  putting  things  in 
order,  as  we  intend  to  remain  for  the  time  being,  or  until 
the  Lord  sees  fit  to  open  up  the  old  Court  House,  which  is 
a  more  convenient  and  suitable  place  to  carry  on  this  great 
work  of  caring  for  the  poor  and  unemployed  men  who 
come  to  us  from  nearly  every  part  of  the  world,  and  having 
the  gospel  preached  to  them,  together  with  being  fed  and 
sheltered  free  for  a  time,  giving  them  a  chance  to  rise  from 
their  lost  and  degraded  condition. 

As  we  have  said  before,  our  hearts  were  made  sad  to 
have  to  say  to  those  poor  men  (the  majority  of  them  very 
young  men,  no  doubt  the  dear  boys  of  loving  fathers  and 
mothers  in  other  parts   of   the   world,    now   praying   and 


40  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1882 

agonizing  to  God  for  their  safety  and  return  to  their  home) 
we  can  no  longer  feed  and  shelter  you. 

We  believe  it  would  break  down  the  stoutest  heart  and 
melt  their  eyes  to  tears,  to  listen  to  the  tale  of  hardship 
and  sorrow  as  related  by  some  of  those  poor  fellows  who 
have  had  comfortable  homes  and  praying  fathers  and 
mothers,  but  choosing  to  take  their  portion  and  drift  out 
into  the  world,  expecting  to  find  "green  hills  far  away." 
Fortune's  wheel  turning  against  them,  they  soon  got  rid 
of  their  little  all,  and  no  work  to  be  had,  they  were  obliged 
through  necessity  to  take  to  the  life  of  the  tramp,  begging, 
stealing  or  anything  to  get  a  living,  not  from  choice,  but 
as  the  only  and  last  resource  to  keep  soul  and  body  to- 
gether. 

Hundreds,  yes,  thousands,  of  this  class  have  come  to 
us  since  first  we  opened  in  the  Old  Court  House,  hungry 
and  almost  naked,  without  a  dollar  in  their  pocket,  and  on 
the  verge  of  desperation;  but  finding  in  the  Mission  many 
loving  hearts  and  willing  hands,  who  have  given  up  all  for 
Jesus,  denying  themselves  of  the  many  comforts  and  privi- 
leges to  be  had  in  the  world,  for  the  well-being  of  their 
poor  fallen  brother — they  were  soon  made  to  feel  quite  at 
home. 

Holiness  meetings  were  held  twice  a  day  in  the  Home, 
and  they  were  soon  brought  under  the  pure  gospel  of 
Jesus  Christ.  Hundreds  were  led  down  to  the  penitent 
form  in  tears,  and  after  crying  to  God  for  mercy,  confessed 
that  God  had  heard  their  cry  and  forgave  them  their  sins, 
for  which  they  promised  to  go  with  Him  all  the  way. 

They  were  not  slack  in  letting  their  dear  ones  at  home 
know  what  a  friend  they  had  found  in  Jesus,  and  many  a 
mother,  wife  and  friend  we  have  heard  from,  expressing 
their  heartfelt  gratitude  to  God  in  answering  their  prav- 
ers,  and  invoking  God's  richest  blessing  upon  the  institution 
which  had  been  instrumental  in  reclaiming  their  lost  ones. 
Many  of  these  men,  after  being  rescued  from  an  eternal 
death,  are  today  in  the  field  laboring  for  the  salvation  of 
others. 

Eternity  only  will  be  able  to  reveal  the  good  that  has 
already  been  accomplished  in  the  Faith  Home  and  Holiness 
Mission  of  Los  Angeles. 

We  are  believing  the  Lord  will  not  permit  so  valuable 
a  work  to  remain  closed  for  long;  but  that  soon  He  shall 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  41 

bring  us  into  fields  where  we  will  be  able  to  carry  on  His 
work  more  extensively  than  before,  and  that  thousands  of 
precious  souls  who  are  now  being  borne  helplessly  along 
with  the  tide  down  to  hell,  will  be  snatched  as  brands  from 
the  eternal  burning. 

The  Lord  wonderfully  supplied  the  needs  of  the  Home 
while  I  was  away,  and  Bro.  White  returned  the  amount  I 
had  given  him,  so  that  God  proved  to  my  entire  satisfac- 
tion that  He  was  well  pleased  with  my  visit.  I  was  rested 
up  and  ready  for  another  siege.  About  this  time,  the 
spring  meeting  of  the  Association  met  in  Pasadena,  and  1 
was  anxious  that  my  boys  (that  is  what  I  called  those  who 
had  been  converted  in  the  work)  should  attend.  We  set  the 
matter  before  the  Lord  and  He  seemed  to  smile  upon  that 
idea,  and  we  got  a  wagon  load  of  our  stuff  hauled  out  for 
us  and  put  up  seven  or  eight  tents,  and  opened  a  camp 
there,  and  the  Lord  wonderfully  blessed  me  in  making  the 
effort,  to  see  them  enjoy  themselves.  It  took  conside.ab'e 
money  to  carry  on  two  places,  but  God — Our  God — was 
able  to  meet  all  our  demands  and  we  praise  Him  for  it. 
Several  times  we  had  the  blessed  opportunity  to  ask  Kim 
for  our  daily  bread,  and  several  times  we  had  to  prove 
Him.  Once  I  remember  I  wanted  to  go  over  to  the  meet- 
ing, and  I  did  not  have  money  enough  to  take  all  who 
wanted  to  go,  so  we  went  to  the  train  and  I  bought  the 
tickets  for  all  of  us,  and  while  I  staid  at  the  ticket  window 
a  sister  came  up  to  me  and  shook  hands  with  me  and  gave 
me  $5.  Hallelujah  to  our  God  for  ever.  We  ought  to 
praise  Him  more  than  we  do  for  His  goodness  and  nevcy 
to  us.  He  is  far  better  to  us  than  we  deserve,  bless  His 
name.  I  am  glad  that  Jesus  is  worthy,  if  He  was  not  we 
would  be  left  out  many  times  on  account  of  unworthiness. 

Another  time  during  the  meeting  at  Pasadena,  there 
were  several  of  us  who  wanted  to  go  to  the  meeting,  bat 
had  not  the  money  to  go;  the  Lord  sent  a  brother  along  to 
our  noonday  meeting,  and  at  the  close  of  the  meeting  I'e 
said,  "How  many  here  wants  to  go  to  Pasadena?  I  want 
to  take  all  who  will  go."  I  think  there  were  fourteen,  and 
we  had  a  blessed  time.  No  one  had  spoken  to  him,  but  the 
Lord  knew  we  wanted  to  go,  so  He  sent  him.  It  was  Bro. 
Home,  known  as  "Happy  Home,"  who  did  it.  Glory  to 
God  for  His  love.    Oh,  so  many  times  we  can  look  back  to 


42  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

and  see  how  the  dear  Lord  has  been  watching  over  us, 
especially.     Bless  His  dear  name  forever. 

At  the  close  of  the  Pasadena  meeting  God  led  us  to 
open  a  branch  mission  on  Olympia  street,  at  the  foot  of 
the  Downey  avenue  bridge,  which  we  did,  and  we  had  some 
very  precious  meetings  there.  Sister  Mary  Amon  took 
charge  of  this  work  there,  and  it  run  on  nicely  until  the 
first  of  August.  Sister  Amon  only  held  forth  there  about 
six  weeks,  when  Bro.  Walter  C.  Brand,  editor  of  the  Pente- 
cost, took  charge  of  the  work.  He  and  his  wife  staid  with 
the  work  until  August  1,  when  they  closed  to  go  to  the 
Downey  meeting.  Hallelujah  to  our  God;  for  some  souls 
that  got  helped  in  those  meetings  are  still  fighting  for 
Jesus.  Sister  Smith  and  her  son,  who  are  now  residents 
of  Long  Beach,  were  instruments  in  the  hands  of  God  in 
getting  us  to  open  the  work  there,  and  they  both  got  won- 
derfully helped,  and  will,  no  doubt,  rejoice  throughout  all 
eternity,  that  we  opened  the  Mission  there.  Praise  the 
Lord. 

Everything  seemed  to  point  toward  closing  the  Mission 
after  the  Pasadena  meeting,  so  many  of  the  workers  went 
out  in  the  tent  work  and  left  us  with  so  small  a  company, 
and  the  need  of  such  a  place  seemed  to  be  so  small  that  we 
asked  God  to  let  us  close  if  it  be  His  will,  and  He  willed  that 
we  should  die  out  to  the  surrounding  and  the  things  seen 
and  live  on  the  unseen.  "For  the  things  that  are  seen 
are  temporal,  but  the  things  that  are  not  seen  are  eternal." 
Hallelujah.  We  learned  the  lesson,  and  promised  God  that 
we  would  stay  as  long  as  He  paid  the  rent  for  us,  though 
He  should  let  all  our  helpers  leave  and  have  none  come  in 
to  preach  to,  or  feed,  or  shelter,  we  would  do  our  part, 
keep  the  house  open,  and  sing  and  pray,  and  preach, 
though  we  had  to  do  it  to  an  empty  house. 

Bless  the  Lord,  He  knew  we  could  not  stand  so  great 
a  test,  and  He  did  not  let  us  be  tempted  more  than  we  were 
able  to  bear.  We  always  had  some  one  to  preach  salvation 
to.  We  always  had  some  one  to  feed  and  shelter,  and  we 
never  had  to  do  it  alone  with  Jesus,  for  He  always  had  some 
one  to  help  us.     Bless  His  name. 

We  had  many  tests,  and  many  proofs  of  His  power, 
yet  He  always  was  present  with  us.  Souls  were  saved  in 
almost  every  meeting,  and  we  were  blessed  in  our  effort 
to  help  the  poor. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  -43 

In  August,  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Association, 
known  as  the  Downey  meeting  came,  and  we  were  put  to 
the  test  again;  for  of  course  we  all  wanted  to  attend  and 
some  of  us  had  to  stay  by  the  stuff,  and  I,  for  one,  got  such 
a  complete  victory  that  I  was  willing  to  remain  at  the 
Home  and  let  the  rest  go.  But  God  ordered  otherwise,  so 
I  was  privileged  to  attend  all  of  the  meetings  with  but  one 
or  two  exceptions.  I  had  the  testing  again  and  again  on 
the  money  question.  I  remember  the  day  I  arrived  on  the 
grounds,  I  only  had  15  cents  in  my  purse  and  would  not 
have  had  that  if  God  had  not  made  the  hack  driver  carry 
me  free ;  but  the  first  thing  I  did  after  getting  on  the  ground 
was  to  spend  the  15  cents  for  the  company,  and  after  a 
few  minutes  God  sent  a  man  to  give  me  $1.00,  and  I  soon 
spent  that,  for  we  opened  a  Faith  Home  on  the  camp- 
ground, and  as  fast  as  I  spent  what  He  gave  me  He  would 
give  me  as  much  again,  and  always  increased  it.  He  says 
"It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive,"  and  I  have 
found  it  so.     Hallelujah. 

Many  times  during  the  meeting  at  Downey  we  proved 
that  God  was  watching  over  us,  and  that  He  knew  we  had 
need  of  these  things.  Oh,  it  pays  to  live  by  faith.  By 
the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ.  God  help  us  to  learn  it  more 
and  more.  While  we  were  at  Downey,  during  the  first 
part  of  the  meeting,  Bro.  Harrison  took  charge  of  the  Mis- 
sion. He  was  a  dear  brother  who  had  been  struggling  to 
live  a  Christian  life,  oh,  so  hard;  the  struggler's  way  is  a 
hard  way,  but  in  God's  providence  was  brought  into  the 
Faith  Home,  and  while  he  had  been  privileged  to  sit  under 
the  teachings  of  many  learned  and  wise  men,  God  taught 
him  the  way  of  life  through  the  feeble  instrumentality  of 
the  Home,  and  when  he  gave  all  struggling  over,  simply 
trusting,  he  was  blessed,  and  he  began  at  once  to  live  the 
Christ  life,  and  God  has  blessed  him,  and  used  him  as  well. 
All  glory  to  God. 

The  Lord  abundantly  provided  for  all  our  needs  both 
at  Downey  and  also  at  the  Faith  Home,  and  many  hungry 
ones  were  fed  at  both  places.  During  the  month  of  August 
we  gave  3,300  meals  to  those  who  were  hungry,  and  God 
provided  the  means.    Bless  His  holy  name. 

At  the  close  of  the  Downey  meeting  we  had  another 
testing  in  regard  to  workers  going  out,  but  God  in  His  wis- 
dom sustained  us  and  prevented  us  from  putting  our  hand 


44  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

on  the  "Ark."  It  is  death  to  touch  the  "Ark  of  God,"  just 
as  certain  death  today  as  in  olden  time,  and  while  God  has 
not  literally  struck  down  any  one  in  these  last  days  and 
made  them  an  example  to  us,  yet  His  words  are  true,  and 
spiritually  we  see  dead  carcasses  all  about  who  are  dead 
because  they  have  presumed  to  steady  the  Ark.  Oh,  God 
help  us  to  keep  our  hands  off  the  Ark. 

While  we  were  at  Downey  we  came  in  contact  with  the 
saints  from  all  quarters  of  Southern  California,  and  we 
believe  God  showed  them  a  few  things  in  which  they  had 
misjudged  us.  God  bless  them,  for  we  love  all  men,  and 
especially  them  of  the  household  of  faith ;  and  we  felt  that 
the  bond  of  love  and  affection  was  made  more  strong  and 
that  we  loved  them  more  and  understood  them  better  than 
ever  before.  Altogether  the  Downey  meeting  and  our  go- 
ing to  it  was  a  grand  success,  and  did  us  good  and  made 
us  more  strong  for  God  and  true  Holiness  than  before. 

One  time  in  our  history  we  now  recall  where  God 
heard  and  answered  our  prayer  directly.  It  was  a  very 
simple  thing,  yet  it  is  more  difficult  to  get  people  to  trust 
God  for  little  things  than  great  ones. 

I  noticed  as  I  dressed  myself  one  morning,  that  my 
shirts  were  giving  out  all  over.  At  once  this  Scripture 
came  to  my  mind,  Matt.  6:25,  "Therefore  I  say  unto  you, 
take  no  thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what 
ye  shall  drink;  nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shall  put 
on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body  more 
than  raiment?"  Then  the  thirty-first  verse,  "Therefore 
take  no  thought,  saying,  what  shall  we  eat?  or  what  shall 
we  drink?  or  wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed?"  Then  in 
the  thirty-third  verse  we  read :  "And  all  these  things  shall 
be  added  unto  you."  I  simply  raised  my  heart  to  God  and 
said,  "Father,  Thou  knowest  I  have  need  of  these  things. 
Please  give  me  some  shirts."  That  very  afternoon  a  man 
gave  me  some  money  and  said,  "Go  buy  you  some  shirts." 
Well,  some  one  says,  "Did  he  hear  you  ask  God  for  them?" 
No.  "Well,  did  you  not  hint  round  in  some  way,  so  some- 
one would  do  it?"  No.  God  bless  you.  God  made  him 
know  what  to  do,  and  He  told  him  to  do  it,  and  to  say 
what  he  said.  We  are  such  infidels,  God  have  mercy  on 
us  and  help  us  to  trust  Him  for  all,  not  a  few  things,  not 
for  big  things  alone,  but  for  all.     God  help  us.     If  we  are 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  45 

lost  it  will  be  largely  due  to  our  infidelity  and  unbelief  we 
ought  to  trust  Him  more. 

With  all  the  glowing,  and  glorious  accounts,  the  Home 
has  had  some  very  dark,  trying  times.  Many  who  made  a 
good  start,  and  did  run  well,  too,  for  a  season,  fell  away, 
and  wandered  away  from  God,  and  lost  the  way,  became  so 
bewildered  that  they  turned  out  for  the  worse.  There  is 
always  two  sides  to  a  subject,  and  there  is  often  more.  We 
know  that  people  who  are  just  as  honest  and  zealous  as 
we  are,  see  things  in  a  very  different  light  from  that  in 
which  we  view  them.  We  ask  our  God  to  help  us  to  be 
charitable  toward  them;  and  while  we  must  keep  on  in  the 
way  God  leads  us,  yet  we  do  not  want  to  take  the  judgment 
seat.  We  do  not  want  to  condemn,  but  we  must  hold  up 
the  true  example.  We  must  hold  up  Jesus.  We  must  hew 
to  the  line,  and  we  cannot  always  keep  the  chips  from  fly- 
ing in  our  own  face,  and  in  the  face  of  those  who  stand  by. 

God  has  given  us  a  true  pattern,  and  we  must  follow 
it.  So  we  have  found  in  the  work  of  the  Faith  Home  that 
all  that  we  have  done  has  not  always  met  with  the  approval 
of  others.  We  find,  too,  that  many  times  our  expectations 
have  been  thwarted  and  hopes  blighted;  but,  thank  God, 
Jesus  has  never  failed  us.  His  word  has  always  been  true, 
and  His  way  the  best.  If  we  could  shape  and  control  cir- 
cumstances, and  if  we  could  even  put  thoughts  into  our 
own  minds,  then  we  might  be  compelled  to  say.  If  I  could 
do  so  and  so,  but  as  it  is  we  see  God's  hand  shaping,  mould- 
ing and  fashioning  our  lives,  according  to  His  all-wise 
plan.  While  He  willeth  not  the  death  of  any,  yet,  if  one 
will  choose  death,  He  has  decreed  it  should  be  so.  Not  that 
they  should  choose  death,  but  that  they  have  death  because 
they  choose  it,  in  preference  to  life. 

Time  swiftly  passed  by  in  the  Mission,  and  many  poor 
unfortunate  men  and  boys  came  to  us  as  the  winter  drew 
near  and  times  grew  harder,  and  men's  hearts  began  to 
fear  on  account  of  the  things  they  could  see  coming  on 
the  earth. 

About  this  time  the  financial  panic  struck  the  country, 
and  the  whole  country  was  in  danger  of  bankruptcy. 

God  had  arranged  matters  so  we  had  a  little  money  to 
pay  our  rent,  and  we  got  his  mind  on  the  matter  and  were 
sure  that  He  wanted  us  to  put  what  money  we  had  for 
that  purpose  in  the  Los  Angeles  National  Bank;  which  we 


46  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

did,  and  our  rent  day  came  just  before  the  crisis  was 
reached,  and  we  drew  all  of  the  money  out  of  the  bank  but 
$1.00,  and  we  left  that  amount  in  during  the  run  on  the 
bank.  We  felt  sure  that  the  Los  Angeles  National  would 
not  close,  as  many  of  our  friends  can  remember  we  said 
it  had  God's  money  in  it,  and  we  were  sure  God's  Bank 
would  not  close.  I  know  this  sounds  like  foolishness  to  the 
wise  and  prudent,  but  our  faith  was  in  God,  at  that  time, 
and  we  felt  sure  of  God's  leading  as  to  putting  His  money 
in  there,  and  having  put  it  there  we  felt  sure  it  was  safe, 
and  we  did  not  hesitate  to  say  the  bank  was  safe,  and  we 
gave  as  the  reason,  God  had  money  in  the  bank.  It  was  a 
mystery  to  many  how  this  bank  did  not  close,  while  nearly 
all  others  in  the  city  closed.  Others  may  have  their  theory 
why  it  did  not  close  its  doors,  but  we  are  satisfied  that  it 
was  because  of  the  $1.00  of  God's  money.  Hallelujah  to 
Jesus. 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  is  given  unto  Him,  and 
He  looks  after  His  own.  The  wisdom  of  this  world  is  fool- 
ishness to  God,  but  the  foolishness  of  God  is  wiser  than 
the  wisdom  of  men.    God  has  said  this,  and  we  believe  it. 

He  has  not  revealed  these  things  to  the  worldly  wise, 
nor  the  prudent,  but  out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  suck- 
links  He  hath  declared  it.    Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul 

God  in  His  wisdom  brought  us  more  and  more  hungry 
men  to  feed,  until  at  last  the  house  was  as  full  as  it  could 
hold,  and  with  the  increase  of  hungry  ones  He  did  not  fail 
to  send  the  extra  amount  of  provisions  for  them.  Some- 
times it  really  seemed  miraculous  the  way  the  food  held 
out.  One  particular  time,  a  show  came  to  town,  and  with 
it  a  large  number  of  poor  fellows  who  wanted  to  eat,  and 
as  I  had  made  my  purchases  for  the  day,  as  usual,  buying 
the  same  amount  as  I  had  been.  When  afternoon  came  we 
found  we  were  going  to  have  nearly  double  the  number  of 
men.  I  said  to  the  cook,  "We  will  feed  them  as  long  as  the 
provisions  last,  and  when  it  is  finished  we  will  take  it  for 
granted  that  God  wants  us  to  quit." 

Well,  we  fed  them  as  usual,  and  when  the  last  mesa 
was  put  on  the  table,  the  last  man  of  them  had  been  fed. 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  who  fed  the  five  thousand  with  the  amaU 
fishes  and  loaves. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  47 

"He  is  just  the  same  today, 
Seeking  those  who  have  gone  astray, 
Saving  souls  along  the  way. 
Thank  God  He's  just  the  same  today." 

I  would  like  to  be  able,  in  Jesus'  name,  to  show  to  the 
world  all  the  wonderful  things  Jesus  has  done  for  us.  I 
have  mentioned  a  few  now  and  then,  but  there  are  some 
things  that  the  people  of  this  age  will  not  receive,  they  are 
so  full  of  infidelity  that  it  would  not  be  to  His  glory  to  tell 
it  to  the  world  at  this  time. 

We  are  so  full  of  unbelief  that  it  is  a  wonder  sometimes 
to  me  that  God  ever  gives  us  anything  at  all  But  He  is  so 
good  to  us.    Praise  His  dear  name. 

We  do  not  praise  Him  as  much  as  we  should.  May  God 
help  us  to  do  more  praising  and  practicing,  too,  in  the 
future. 

Well,  time  moved  on  and  souls  continued  to  come  to 
Jesus.  Many  we  expect  to  meet  in  giory,  and  we  have 
often  said  that  we  expected  to  see  souls  in  glory  for  every 
meeting  we  hold.  Our  faith  takes  hold  of  God  for  this,  and 
He  has  declared,  "As  your  faith  is,  so  be  it  unto  you." 
They  may  not  get  to  God  while  we  know  them,  but  we  ex- 
pect God's  spirit  does  convict  whether  they  will  or  not,  and 
in  some  way  He  will  bring  it  to  pass.    Bless  His  name. 

One  morning  when  it  was  cold  and  disagreeable,  there 
came  to  the  back  door  a  poor  fellow  who  had  just  been  let 
out  of  jail.  He  was  cold  and  hungry ;  said  he  was  not  well, 
and  they  had  turned  him,  with  others,  out  that  morning, 
before  breakfast,  and  also  that  he  had  been  talked  with 
while  in  the  jail  by  some  one  who  was  at  the  Mission,  and 
they  told  him  to  come  to  us  when  he  got  out  and  we  would 
help  him.  We  took  him  in,  fed  him  and  gave  him  some 
better  clothes.  He  seemed  very  grateful  for  the  food  and 
also  for  the  clothes.  He  said  he  did  not  know  what  he 
should  have  done  if  we  had  not  helped  him,  for  he  had 
no  friends  and  no  money,  and  there  was  nothing  to  do  and 
so  many  out  of  work,  he  could  see  nothing  worth  living  for. 
He  could  not  go  on  the  streets,  for  he  would  be  picked  up 
by  the  police  and  run  back  into  the  jail  and  kept  there  for 
thirty  or  ninety  days  more. 

We  pointed  the  dear  soul  to  Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend, 
and  told  him  of  the  love  Jesus  had  for  him;  how  that  He 
shed  His  precious  blood  to  save  poor,  lost,  discouraged  men 


48  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

who  wanted  to  live  better  lives,  and  how  if  he  would  only 
forsake  his  sins  Jesus  would  gladly  take  him  in,  and  place 
his  feet  in  a  plain  path,  and  lead  him  up  to  the  City  of  God. 
Poor,  discouraged  fellow,  how  our  hearts  ached  for  him; 
yet  we  could  not  believe  for  him,  nor  could  we  compel  him 
to  act  for  himself,  for  every  man  has  the  right  to  choose 
his  own  course,  and  this  man,  like  many  others,  turned 
from  us  with  tears  of  gratitude  in  his  eyes,  yet  with  a  look 
of  despair  he  said  "There  is  no  hope  for  a  poor  sinner  like 
me."  God  pity  the  poor  boy  and  help  him  wherever  he 
may  be.  Our  hearts  have  often  gone  out  for  him  and 
others  who  have  come  to  us  and  have  gone  out  into  the 
world  all  broken  up  on  account  of  their  sins,  yet  seemed  to 
be  powerless  to  act  for  themselves. 

Time  passed  away  rapidly  at  the  Mission  and  much 
transpired  that  will  be  revealed  in  the  last  day,  and  those 
who  are  now  doubtful  will  be  fully  persuaded  and  will 
know  us  as  we  are  known  of  God.  I  am  so  glad  that  the 
time  will  come  when  all  things  shall  be  manifest  and 
brought  to  light.    Hallelujah  to  Jesus. 

Souls  come  more  and  more  to  the  penitent  form,  as 
the  crowds  increased,  until  we  had  a  large  company  of 
workers  again,  and  many  excellent,  good  helpers;  but  with 
them  all,  we  would  now  and  again  have  one  drop  in  with 
us  that  was  there  for  the  loaves  and  fishes  only,  and  we 
would  have  to  pray  them  out,  and  sometimes  we  would  be 
shamed  by  the  Lord,  that  we  must  put  them  out.  That 
was  the  hardest  part  of  the  work.  I  could  endure  abuse 
and  ugly  treatment  much  better  than  I  could  turn  a  poor 
man  out,  when  I  knew  he  had  no  place  to  go,  and  no  one 
cared  for  him.  It  was  very  hard  to  just  turn  him  away, 
but  I  was  compelled  to  do  as  God  bid  me.  In  a  number  of 
instances  God  would  make  me  feel  that  He  wanted  me  to 
tell  different  ones  to  move  on,  and  invariably  when  that 
was  the  case,  some  of  the  saints  were  praying  for  God  to 
remove  them,  and  I  had  no  rest  until  I  did  it. 

Well,  bless  the  Lord,  I  found  it  paid  to  obey  God  even 
in  this,  and  the  more  quickly  I  obeyed  the  greater  the 
blessing  I  received.  Sometimes  when  we  prayed  for  God 
to  remove  them,  He  would  do  so  at  once,  without  any 
human  aid,  and  we  enjoyed  that  way  the  best.    Hallelujah. 

One  day  in  December,  1893,  we  did  not  have  money 
enough  to  buy  bread,  and  there  was  no  prospect  of  getting 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  49 

any,  looking  at  it  from  a  human  standpoint;  but  we  took 
the  case  to  God  and  He  seemed  to  impress  us  to  simply 
pi'ay;  sing  and  shout  until  it  came;  and  so  we  did  it,  and 
it  was  not  long  until  one  of  the  boys  came  into  the  oflfice 
and  asked  me  to  step  to  the  door,  a  lady  wished  to  see  me. 
I  went  down,  and  there  met  a  sister  whom  I  never  had  seen 
before,  and  she  never  had  seen  me,  but  God  had  sent  her 
out  to  hunt  for  poor  children,  and  she  did  not  know  but  we 
could  tell  her  of  some.  After  some  little  talk  she  was 
about  to  take  her  leave,  when  she  turned  and  said,  "I  feel 
like  I  must  give  you  some  money."  She  gave  me  enough 
to  purchase  the  bread.  Bless  the  Lord,  who  heareth  all 
His  children  when  they  are  in  need,  and  answereth. 

Well,  that  is  only  one  of  many  just  such  cases  we 
might  relate  where  God  has  answered  us  in  this  way.  Bless 
His  dear  name  forever. 

December,  1893,  was  a  month  long  to  be  remembered 
by  us,  because  we  fed  so  many  poor  men,  and  because  we 
had  to  rely  upon  God  alone  so  many  times. 

During  December  we  gave  12,000  meals  out.  Twenty- 
five  times  during  the  month  we  virtually  paid  out  all  the 
money  we  had;  and  twenty-five  times  we  had  the  pleasure 
of  asking  God  for  our  daily  bread;  and  twenty-five  times 
we  had  the  blessed  privilege  of  seeing  our  God  come  to  our 
rescue  and  supply  our  needs.  Hallelujah  to  Jesus;  to  Him 
be  all  the  glory. 

In  January,  we  fed  about  the  same  number,  and  God 
supplied  all  our  needs  according  to  His  riches  in  glory  by 
Christ  Jesus. 

In  February  we  began  to  feel  that  God  was  about 
ready  for  us  to  quit  feeding  the  multitudes,  and  it  seemed 
to  us  that  we  could  not  quit,  for  the  Lord  had  so  abund- 
antly blessed  us  with  food  and  rent  money,  and  it  looked 
to  us  as  though  it  would  bring  reproach  upon  the  cause; 
we  felt  very  zealous  for  God's  cause,  but  He  showed  us 
finally  that  He  was  done  with  that  part  of  the  work  for  the 
time  being,  and  that  we  should  close  up. 

We  felt  that  God  had  the  work  more  at  heart  than 
we,  and  that  it  was  our  business  to  obey,  and  not  to  dictate. 

Oh,  what  a  lesson  to  learn!  It  seems  easy  to  think 
about,  and  to  talk  about,  but  to  just  put  it  into  practice, 
that  is  quite  another  thing.  At  last  God  got  us  to  fully 
undersand  that  it  was  His  will,  and  then  we  were  deter- 


50  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882 

mined  to  do  it,  let  come  what  would;  we  would  be  obedient 
to  His  will,  and  then,  oh,  what  a  peace  came  into  our  souls, 
and  while  we  did  not  know  where  we  should  move,  yet  we 
felt  sure  before  God  that  He  would  open  up  the  way  be- 
fore us. 

Well,  so  He  did,  and  while  the  place  was  not  one  that 
we  should  have  chosen,  yet  He  showed  us  that  it  was  His 
choice,  and  as  in  all  cases  when  His  will  was  made  clear, 
we  were  ready  to  do  it  whether  it  pleased  us  or  not;  and 
so  we  moved  into  1254  Temple  street.  While  here  we  have 
been  learning  come  very  precious  lessons,  and  God  has 
been  remarkably  good  to  us.    Bless  His  holy  name  forever. 

We  find  it  pays  to  obey  God,  for  He  has  declared, 
"Obedience  is  better  than  sacrifice;  and  to  hearken  than 
the  fat  of  rams."    Bless  the  Lord. 

On  the  morning  of  June  9th,  I  arose  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, fifteen  minutes  to  5  o'clock,  and  after  dressing  myself 
I  had  a  little  talk  with  Jesus,  asking  Him  to  direct  my 
path  and  enable  me  to  stand  during  the  day;  then  I  asked 
Him  to  talk  to  me,  and  He  gave  me  the  i4th  chapter  of 
John.  I  read  it,  and  still  lingered  before  the  Lord,  when 
the  following  texts  of  Scripture  were  presented  to  me: 

"I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  forgiveth  all  thine 
iniquities,  who  healeth  all  thy  diseases."  Ps.  103:3;  Ex. 
15:25. 

"My  God  shall  supply  all  your  needs,  according  to  His 
riches  by  Christ  Jesus."    Phil.  4:19. 

"My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee."    2  Cor.  12:9. 

I  at  once  arose  from  my  knees  and  wrote  them  down. 
Hallelujah  to  our  God.    As  I  wrote,  this  came  to  my  mind : 
"Going  forth  in  His  name,  all  our  needs  are  supplied; 
In  this  life  we  receive  hundred-fold, 

With  rejoicing  we'll  come,  bringing  sheaves  for  the  Lord, 
In  that  beautiful  City  of  Gold." 

Hallelujah.    We  went  forth  in  His  name,  and  oh,  how 
wonderfully  He  has  supplied  all  our  needs. 
"It  is  blessed  to  know  Jesus  as  Lord  of  all, 

To  think  how  He  keeps  us  and  answers  our  call; 

His  name  is  so  precious,  dear  to  my  heart. 

His  love  is  so  gracious.  Lord  never  depart." 

And  so  I  go  through  each  day  with  these  blessed 
thoughts  continually  in  my  mind,  and  praise  in  my  heart, 
and  as  I  go,  God  is  always  true  to  His  promises,  and  I  can 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1882  51 

answer  as  did  the  Disciples  after  their  return  when  the 
Lord  asked,  "Lacked  ye  anything?  and  they  answered, 
nothing,  Lord." 

Since  the  last  issue  of  the  Faith  Home,  God  has  won- 
derfully blessed  our  souls,  and  has  most  abundantly  sup- 
plied us  with  the  necessaries  of  life.  When  men's  hearts 
have  been  failing  them  for  the  things  they  see  coming 
upon  the  earth,  we  have  been  enabled  to  praise  the  Lord, 
and  shout  glory  to  God,  who  hath  taken  care  of  us. 

We  have  been  put  to  the  test  in  some  instances,  but 
God's  grace  has  been  sufficient,  and  His  grace  alone,  for 
we  feel  sure  if  He  had  not  supplied  the  grace  our  faith 
would  have  failed;  but  we  are  enabled  to  say,  "Thanks  be 
to  God  who  giveth  us  the  victory  through  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord." 

There  has  been  a  few  professions,  and  we  trust  they 
will  remain  true  to  the  end.    Hallelujah. 

Meetings  are  held  by  the  Faith  Home  Mission  at  205Vi 
South  Main  street  or  110  West  Second  street,  every  day 
noon  and  night.  On  Lord's  Day  at  10  a.  m.,  2:30  and  7:30 
p.  m.  Meeting  will  be  held  on  the  street  each  evening  be- 
fore the  regular  service  in  the  hall.  All  are  made  equally 
welcome.  The  rich  as  well  as  the  poor.  God  is  no  respecter 
of  persons,  neither  are  we. 

Cottage  Prayer  Meetings  will  be  held  weekly  at  the 
following  places: 

Mrs.  George  Foley's,  428  South  Chestnut  street.  East 
Loe  Angeles,  on  Monday,  at  2  p.  m. 

Mrs.  Asa  Adams',  comer  Pearl  and  Second  street,  on 
Tuesday,  at  2:30  p.  m. 

Mrs.  E.  Jones',  684  Grand  avenue,  on  Wednesday,  at 
2:80  p.  m. 

Mrs.  Hart's,  1228  Court  street,  on  Thursday  at  2:30 
p.  m. 

All  are  welcome  to  attend  these  meetings. 


THE  MENDED  SHOES 

(Dedicated  to  Peter  McDonald)  (By  Mrs.   Helen  Finley) 

Hungry,  weary,  and  full  of  sin, 

I  wandered  the  city  street; 
No  one  to  pity  or  take  me  in, 

No  rest  for  my  shoeless  feet ; 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  im 

Go  to  the  mission  on  East  First  Street, 

They'll  shelter  and  give  you  stew, 
Kelly's  the  man  who  keeps  the  Home; 

'Twas  opened  for  tramps  like  you. 

Strange  little  man,  'tis  mighty  queer,    ' 

What  keeps  the  soup  in  the  pot, 
I'll  eat  my  fill,  and  play  him  for  shoes; 

Whether  'tis  right  or  not. 

Here  goes!  for  salvation?   No,  for  shoes, 

I'm  in  for  it  on  my  knees, 
If  God  as  near  as  these  fellows  think. 

What  a  vile  wretch  He  sees. 

O,  God,  have  mercy,  or  I  am  lost! 

For  into  my  heart  you  see. 
Did  Jesus  come  and  die  to  save  tramps? 

And  was  His  blood  shed  for  me? 

Hark!  they  are  singing,  "It  reaches  me?" 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  I  claim, 
"It  reaches  me,"  what  wonderful  love! 

"Pardon  in  Jesus,  praise  His  name." 

My  shoes  are  mended,  I  wear  them  still, 

I've  bought  a  Bible  instead, 
I'll  read  to  you  boys,  "the  way  of  life," 

Of  Jesus  the  "Living  Bread." 

Look  at  my  shoes  if  you  will,  and  laugh; 

I've  love  instead  of  the  rod, 
And  under  these  mended  shoes,  I  know, 

My  feet  with  the  "gospel"  are  shod. 

When  you  come  here  for  shelter  and  food. 

Brother  Kelly,  with  heart  so  true, 
Will  point  you  to  Jesus,  as  he  did  me; 

And  Jesus  will  save  you,  too. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1883  5S 

1883  ■      ••  ■  ■ 

We  now  had  several  members  who  belonged  to  no  other 
organization  and  did  not  choose  to  unite  with  any  of  the 
denominations;  having  been  justified  and  sanctified  in  the 
HoUness  meetings,  they  preferred  to  worship  with  them. 
The  question  of  more  frequent  meetings  came  up  and  it 
was  decided  to  have  them  on  Sunday  night  also.  Our  meet- 
ings were  necessarily  held  mostly  in  private  homes,  which 
we  found  was  to  the  disadvantage  of  the  work  in  different 
ways.  Even  the  members  did  not  always  know  where  the 
next  meeting  would  be  held,  and  others,  especially  non- 
professors,  made  objections  to  attending  our  meetings  in 
private  houses.  In  February  of  this  year,  God  made  it 
plain,  at  San  Bernardino,  that  He  would  be  pleased  for  us 
to  have  a  regular  place  and  time  for  worship,  by  providing 
a  wooden  tabernacle  for  the  Band  as  a  permanent  place  to 
meet;  the  beneficial  result  of  which  we  soon  saw.  The 
audience  increased,  sinners  were  converted,  believers  sanc- 
tified and  the  Band  increased  in  members  and  power. 

On  July  16th,  the  large  tent  was  pitched  on  the  Bap- 
tist church  lot  at  Santa  Barbara,  in  which  to  hold  a  HoHness 
meeting  with  Bro.  Harden  Wallace  as  leader.  August  1st  a 
Holiness  Band  was  organized  with  a  membership  of  20; 
they  met  Sunday  afternoons  and  Tuesday  evenings,  so  not 
to  conflict  with  "Church  regulations."  It  was  soon  made 
evident  the  Lord  should  have  the  best  hours  m  the  day  for 
Holiness  and  the  time  was  changed  to  10:30  Sunday  morn- 
ing, 3  in  the  afternoon  and  7  p.  m.  Wednesdays. 

Officers  elected  at  the  annual  meeting  this  year  were: 
James  W.  Swing,  President;  D.  Hansbrough,  Azusa,  Secre- 
tary; George  Butler,  Downey,  Assistant  Secretary;  W.  H. 
Steel,  Downey,  Treasurer.  Resolutions  copied  from  the 
Record  of  the  Annual  meeting  of  the  Association  at  the 
camp-ground  near  Downey,  are: 

"1.  No  member  of  this  Association  shall  be  allowed  to 
wear  or  sell  gold  as  an  ornament." 

"2.  They  shall  not  be  allowed  to  use  or  sell  tobacco  or 
ardent  spirits  to  gratify  a  morbid  appetite." 

"3.     No  member  shall  belong  to  secret  organizations." 

"4.  Whereas,  the  God  of  Heaven  has  raised  up  the 
holy  people  (Isa.  60:12)  out  of  various  sects  and  nationali- 
ties and  without  regard  to  either.  He  being  no  respecter  of 
persons,  and  who  acknowledge  their  allegiance  to  Him  and 


54  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1883 

the  Scriptures  in  religious  matters,  and  as  the  Scripture 
saith  (Acts  3:29),  Then  Peter  and  the  other  Apostles 
answered  and  said,  we  ought  to  obey  God  rather  than  men,' 
and  as  many  of  us  have  taken  a  pledge  to  obey  God  and  as 
God  is  moving  on  and  sanctifying  the  people,  we  as  His 
sanctified  followers  do  not  feel  at  liberty  to  halt  by  the  way 
or  to  confer  with  flesh  and  blood,  and  as  Jesus  said,  John 
21:13,  16  and  17,  'Feed  my  lambs  and  also  feed  my  sheep,' 
we  feel  as  His  friends  we  ought  to  obey  God,  and  as  it  is 
written  in  Heb.  10:24  and  25,  'And  let  us  consider  one  an- 
other to  provoke  unto  love  and  good  works,  not  forsaking 
the  assembling  of  ourselves  together  as  the  manner  of  some 
is,  but  exhorting  one  another  and  so  much  the  more  as  we 
see  the  day  approaching,'  we  do  earnestly  recommend  the 
*Holy  people'  to  organize  Holiness  Bands,  erect  tabernacles 
to  worship  in,  with  all  their  families,  and  worship  God  in 
spirit  and  in  truth,  without  musical  instruments,  dress  in 
plain  raiment  and  meet  each  Sabbath  at  10  a.  m.,  as  a  regular 
standing  appointment  and  as  much  oftener  and  when  and 
where  God  may  direct,  until  the  heavens  being  on 
fire  shall  be  dissolved  and  the  elements  shall  melt  with 
fervent  heat.    I  Pet.  3:12." 

"5.  That  we  appreciate  the  collections  of  hymns  fur- 
nished during  the  past  year  by  Sister  Mamie  Payne  Furge- 
son." 

The  Secretary  was  instructed  to  publish  these  proceed- 
ings in  the  Highway,  Pacific  Herald  and  the  Banner  of  Holi- 
ness, all  Holiness  papers. 

During  the  Christmas  holidays  a  meeting  was  held  in 
the  town  hall  and  some  souls  saved.  The  Band  continued 
to  meet;  some  fell  off,  others  moved  away  and  some  clung 
to  their  old  church  home,  but  the  Lord  had  a  few  who  car- 
ried on  this  work  faithfully  at  that  place. 

November  5,  1883,  the  Pomona  Holiness  people  com- 
menced to  erect  a  building,  24x30,  occupying  the  same  for 
worship  the  first  time  November  29th,  Bro.  Wallace  being 
present. 

It  was  in  August  of  this  year  that  Sister  Lula  Jones  of 
Nordhoff  went  to  the  Santa  Barbara  tent  meetings,  was 
clearly  justified  and  in  a  few  days  sanctified.  The  next 
morning  after  she  returned  home  her  mother  was  sancti- 
fied. They  were  very  happy  in  their  new  experience;  both 
are  now  in  heaven. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1883  55 

The  meetings  at  Duarte  were  still  kept  up  in  the  school 
house  and  attended  by  members  of  several  different  denomi- 
nations, and  most  profitable  and  precious  gatherings  we 
had. 

About  this  time  there  was  a  good  interest  and  an  open- 
ing at  East  Los  Angeles;  as  we  had  no  church  there,  we 
looked  to  the  Lord  for  open  doors,  which  He  gave  us  in  a 
wonderful  way,  from  the  two-roomed  cottage  to  the  double 
parlors  in  the  large  richly  furnished  homes,  among  which 
was  the  home  of  Mr.  Jeffries  (father  of  the  noted  prize- 
fighter, Jim  Jeffries).  At  one  time  this  father  and  mother 
seemed  to  have  good  experiences  and  many  a  Sunday  morn- 
ing my  husband  preached  in  their  parlors  to  a  large  com- 
pany gathered  in  from  the  neighborhood,  also  enjoying 
their  hospitality  from  Saturday  evening  until  Monday 
morning.  Our  sons,  Ernest  and  Lamonte,  were  about  the 
same  age  of  their  four  youngest  boys,  and  many  times  ate 
together  at  the  same  table  and  had  many  a  play  hour  in 
and  around  their  lovely  home.  Sometimes  there  comes  over 
me  a  feeling  of  grief  and  heart-sickness  when  I  call  to  mind 
how  some  dear  ones  drew  back  and  have  perished  by  the 
way,  being  caught  in  different  ways  in  the  foils  of  the  enemy 
of  our  souls.  Then  I  think  if  I  feel  so,  how  much  more 
pain  it  must  bring  to  the  heart  of  Jesus,  who  "suffered 
without  the  gate  to  sanctify  the  people,"  Heb.  13:12,  and 
who  "gave  Himself  for  us  that  He  might  redeem  us  from 
all  iniquity  and  purify  unto  Himself  a  peculiar  people,  zeal- 
ous of  good  works,"  Titus  2:14;  "That  He  also  might  de- 
liver us  from  this  present  evil  world,  according  to  the  will 
of  God  our  Father,"  Gal.  1:4;  and  I  pray  more  earnestly  ns 
I  see  such  is  the  nature  of  the  people,  times  and  circum- 
stances, "God  keep  me  where  and  how  you  would  have  me, 
at  any  cost  to  the  natural  inclinations  I  might  have,  to  want 
to  go  any  way  contrary  to  the  one  mapped  out  for  me  by 
my  precious  Lord  and  Master.  Oh,  those  precious  days 
when  meetings  were  held  in  private  homes,  in  halls, 
all  day  meetings  in  groves,  two  and  three  days'  meetings 
under  brush  arbors,  sometimes  some  of  us  traveling  many- 
miles  to  meet  with  a  few,  feeding  each  other  with  our  testi- 
monies, Bible  readings,  establishing  each  other  in  the  beau- 
tiful Pentecost  way,  not  seeing  far  ahead  at  a  time,  just 
moving  on,  going  forward,  looking  to  Jesus  to  supply  all  our 


^  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1883 

needs  according  to  His  riches  in  Glory  hy  Christ  Jesus, 
Phil.  4:19. 

"Dear  Sister  Washburn: — I  send  a  short  sketch  for 
the  History  of  what  I  know  about  the  HoHness  Church 
work  in  Southern  California,  the  past  twenty  years,  though 
language  will  fail  me  to  give  even  what  I  have  observed  and 
really  enjoyed.  Since  I  have  known  of  its  progress  and 
struggle  and  besetments  on  every  hand  and  of  its  long  suf- 
fering and  patience,  love  and  endurance,  also  of  the  much 
joy,  tranquility,  ecstacy  and  glory.  My  husband  and  my- 
self (Joseph  and  Clarrissa  Frazier),  first  met  the  Holiness 
Association  people  20  years  ago  on  the  old  Downey  camp- 
ground on  one  Lord's  Day  and  it  was  indeed  a  lovely  meet- 
ing to  me,  as  I  had  reecived  the  experience  through  the 
teaching  of  Isaiah  Reed.  We  were  living  two  miles  froni 
the  camp-ground  and  could  hear  the  beautiful  singing.  We 
were  acquainted  with  Bro.  George  Butler,  who  met  with 
the  church  at  Norwalk,  where  my  husband  sought  the  ex- 
perience and  received  the  witness  of  the  Spirit  while  going 
to  Whittier  on  a  load  of  hay.  One  morning  about  the  time 
of  the  camp-meeting,  a  very  humble  appearing  man  came 
to  my  door  carrying  a  little  lamb  he  had  picked  up,  being 
lost  from  the  mother  sheep  and  flock  and  he  said  it  was 
likely  to  perish  and  would  I  like  to  have  it.  I  directed  him 
to  a  place  where  there  were  small  children  and  they  took 
it.     This  was  brother  Elijah  Teel. 

My  husband  and  myself  and  all  our  children  were  in 
the  Friend's  Church,  but  Oh  how  I  did  love  to  associate 
with  those  Holiness  people.  My  spiritual  eye  saw  that  was 
the  way  for  me  and  soon  felt  so  deeply  impressed  that  was 
where  the  Lord  wanted  me  and  at  a  business  meeting  in 
the  Norwalk  Church  I  made  my  request  known,  which 
raised  a  shout  and  I  felt  good  in  my  soul.  At  the  first  tent 
meeting  held  in  Whittier,  which  was  in  answer  to  many 
earnest  prayers,  there  were  about  ninety  professions  and 
a  church  organized;  among  them  myself  and  husband. 
Renting  a  hall  in  which  to  worship,  and  what  grand  meet- 
ings we  did  have.  One  morning  when  we  went  to  worship, 
there  was  a  black  cloth  pinned  on  the  door,  meaning  that 
Holiness  was  dead,  but  when  we  all  got  there  it  was  soon 
demonstrated  we  were  very  much  alive,  to  the  glory  of  God. 
While  we  were  still  holding  meetings  in  this  hall  our  dear 
Bro.  Washburn  visited  us  and  I  remember  he  preached  to 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1883  57 

us  about  Nehemiah  building  the  wails  of  Jerusalem  and 
that  greatly  encouraged  us  to  build  a  house  of  worship., 
We  prayed  and  trusted  and  God  marvelously  blessed  us  in 
getting  a  comfortable  building,  the  right  hand  planting 
of  our  Heavenly  Father,  where  we  were  permitted  to  wor- 
ship for  years,  witnessing  many  refreshing  seasons  from 
the  presence  of  the  Lord.  Oh  how  many  have  been  blessed 
within  its  walls.  Many  rejoicing  times  around  her  altar, 
many  a  sad  tear  been  dried  around  her  table  of  communion. 
Many  been  healed  in  answer  to  prayer. 

Bro.  J.  W.  Swing,  when  visiting  us  on  one  occasion, 
said,  "Never  call  a  Holiness  meeting  small,  for  the  Lord 
was  there  and  the  house  was  filled."  One  of  my  daughters 
said  to  me,  "Mama,  if  thee  ever  leaves  the  Friend's  Church 
it  will  kill  me."  Some  time  after  I  united  with  the  Holi- 
ness Church,  Bro.  Washburn  came  to  our  house  to  see  Mr. 
Frazier  and  this  daughter  was  there.  Bro.  Washburn  ex- 
plained to  her  the  way  of  sanctification ;  she  was  wonder- 
fully sanctified  and  now  I  praise  God  I  am  still  on  the  way 
and  in  the  way,  and  running  up  the  shining  way. 

/    ;        .      /  MRS.  CLARRISSA  FRAZIER  YOUNG." 

I  have  always  thought  this  was  one  of,  if  not  the  most 
important  years  of  the  work  committed  to  the  people  in 
this  line  of  soul-saving;  strenuous,  indeed,  were  the  hours 
as  they  sped  rapidly  by,  making  this  great  Epoch  in  the 
history  of  this  movement  and  with  all  the  perplexing  things 
to  encounter  in  getting  the  people  settled,  and  established: 
many  good  successful  meetings  were  held  and  the  saints 
pushed  right  along  sailing  over  all  the  obstacles,  because 
God  was  with,  and  for  them,  and  the  tests  they  stood  only 
made  them  the  stronger  for  the  work  ahead.  We  noticed 
the  same  feeling  concerning  this  feature  of  the  work  ex- 
isted all  along  the  line,  where  meetings  had  been  held.  A 
general  interest  was  soon  manifest,  and  many  seemed  to 
catch  the  thought,  that  God  would  have  His  people  organ- 
ize themselves  in  a  visible  church,  with  sanctification  as  a 
basis,  the  circumstances  of  which  my  husband  can  give  re- 
liable information. 


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1884 

EARLY   REMINISCENCES 

By  JAMES  F.  WASHBURN 

In  the  early  eighties,  there  was  a  very  unsettled  con- 
dition among  the  Holiness  people  of  Southern  California, 
as  to  the  standard  or  basis  required  by  the  Lord,  for  His 
church  (as  we  were  forming  churches  of  the  Holiness 
Bands,  which  had  sanctification  or  Holiness,  as  the  require- 
ment for  membership,  as  also  had  the  Holiness  Associa- 
tion; the  parent  of  the  Bands).  There  was  a  general 
feeling  that  the  church  of  Jesus  Christ  should  not  be  placed 
on  a  lower  basis,  than  an  Association  or  Band  of  Holy  peo- 
ple. Meetings  were  called,  the  subject  discussed,  the  scrip- 
tures were  searched  and  great  earnestness  of  spirit  mani- 
fested in  prayer  and  fasting,  etc.  During  this  time  of  deep 
trouble  there  came  into  my  life  an  experience  that  was  new 
and  wonderfully  real  to  my  whole  being.  I  have  even  be- 
lieved it  to  be  a  Vision,  or  Revelation,  direct  from  Jesus 
Christ,  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  I  have  acted  upon  it  ever  since, 
and  have  never  been  led  to  doubt  what  was  then  revealed 
unto  me.  In  brief,  I  with  my  wife,  was  at  the  home  of 
our  dear  brother  and  sister,  G.  V.  D.  Brand  in  Pomona 
(both  of  whom  have  since  departed  to  be  with  Christ).  We 
had  been  much  interested  in  the  talk  of  the  Holiness  move- 
ment, the  church,  its  name,  nature  and  basis  of  member- 
ship, when  there  came  to  me  a  clear  revelation  of  the  Holy 
Scripture,  which  forever  settled  my  mind  as  to  God's  or- 
dained will  in  the  matter.  First,  it  had  been  made  quite 
clear  that  the  establishing  of  the  New  Testament  or 
Christ's  Church,  was  founded  on  Holiness,  or  Sanctification. 
The  twelve  Apostles  with  the  women  and  Mary,  the  mother 
of  Jesus,  with  the  brethren,  being  about  120,  tarried  in 
prayer,  at  the  order  of  Jesus,  until  all  were  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  or  sanctified;  Acts  1:13,  15;  also  2:1-4.  These 
formed  the  nucleus  for  the  founding  of  His  Church;  Acts 
2:47.  This  fundamental  truth  was  brought  out  by  the 
Spirit  with  a  clearness  and  assurance  not  fully  realized  be- 
fore, showing  the  basis  of  Christ's  Church  to  be  Holiness, 
at  its  very  beginning,  in  harmony  with  the  Holy  Ghost  dis- 
pensation. The  Spirit  at  the  same  moment,  seemed  to 
speak  in  audible  words,  saying:  "What  God  required  at  the 
beginning,  will  He  require  at  the  end."     Then,  it  was  that 


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God's  message  to  the  seven  churches  of  Asia,  as  a  pana- 
rama,  was  brought  before  my  mind,  lighting  up  and  reveal- 
ing their  sacred  truths,  and  Oh,  the  wonderous  glory  that 
flooded  my  soul  and  cleared  my  mind,  no  language  can  tell. 
I  was  shown  that  the  church  at  Ephesus  must  repent  or 
her  candlestick  (power  to  hold  the  light)  would  be  taken 
away  from  her,  because  she  had  left  her  first  love.  Rev. 
2:4,  5  (which  was  Holiness).  We  saw  the  conversion  of  the 
Ephesians  under  Appolas,  Acts  18:24-28.  Afterward  their 
being  sanctified,  or  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  under  Paul, 
Acts  19:1-6,  and  the  church  established.  Holiness  the  Basis, 
and  the  first  love  of  the  Ephesian  Church.  Also  Paul's  Epistle 
to  the  church  at  Ephesus,  came  fresh  to  us,  revealing  the 
truth,  that  they  were  sealed  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  after  believ- 
ing, proving  their  first  love,  was  perfect  love,  Eph.  1:13, 
which  they  had  left,  and  God  required  it  to  stand  the  test. 
God  demanded  of  the  church  at  Sardis,  that  she  repent  too, 
because  He  had  not  found  her  works  perfect,  before  Him, 
and  a  failure  was  to  have  unlooked  for  sudden  judgment, 
even  as  a  thief  in  the  night.  Rev.  3:1-4.  A  few  names  in 
Sardis,  were  found  with  Holy  garments  undefiled,  who  were 
to  walk  with  Jesus  in  white,  because  worthy.  The  church 
of  Laodicea,  living  in  ease  and  luxury,  held  up  as  it  were 
before  me  in  her  decided  backslidden  state,  poor,  naked  and 
blind.  Then  the  council,  or  demand  of  Jesus,  that  they  buy 
of  Him  gold  tried  in  the  fire  (pure) ,  white  raiment  (purity) 
that  they  might  be  clothed,  to  cover  their  shame.  Anointing 
with  eye  salve,  that  they  might  see  (Holy  anointing).  All 
this  came  as  a  revelation  of  wonderful  weight,  as  we  had 
often  read,  but  understood  not,  and  thus  the  veil  was  lifted 
from  one  of  the  greatest  truths  of  the  New  Testament 
church. 

Soon  after  this,  at  one  of  our  general  gatherings  at 
Downey,  California,  we  were  led  to  give  out  the  word  of 
God,  on  this  all  important  subject,  as  we  believed  it  was 
revealed  unto  us  with  other  Scriptures  which  come  pouring 
into  our  minds,  since  the  opening  up,  as  it  were,  with  a  key, 
the  mystery  of  the  church,  Christ  in  you,  the  hope  of  Glory. 
This  light  of  Divine  Revelation  spread  rapidly,  as  a  forest 
fire;  one  here,  and  another  there,  would  see  the  light  and 
truth,  and  such  glory  as  crowned  the  heads  of  each,  as  they 
saw  and  felt  the  truth.  Soon  the  minds  of  the  Holiness 
people  became  convicted  that  to  adopt  a  lower  standard 


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than  what  God  had  so  clearly  revealed  for  His  church 
would  be  to  fail. 

We  would  say  that  mach  opposition  was  raised  against 
the  stand  taken  at  this  time.  Strong  Holiness  teachers 
coming  from  a  distance,  viz:  Bro.  A.  Copeland  and  Bro. 
Bryer,  of  San  Jose,  while  the  advocates  of  Holiness  in  the 
far  East,  through  the  public  press,  and  by  private  corre- 
spondence opposed,  what  at  least  to  us,  was  a  vital  truth 
Also  many  of  the  Holy  people  were  slow  to  see,  yet  be- 
lieved it  to  be  a  vital  necessity ;  like  our  sainted  Bro.  George 
Butler,  who,  for  a  time,  preached  and  believed  its  necessity 
before  he  received  the  clear  light  of  the  scriptures,  that 
satisfied  his  mind,  but  he  saw  it  and  was  a  firm  advocate  of 
the  same,  to  the  day  of  his  death.  A  similar  experience 
was  that  of  Bro.  George  Quinon  (of  the  Presbyterian 
Church),  but  the  time  came  when  he  seemed  to  have  one 
revelation  after  another,  and  became  the  constant  cham- 
pion of  this  truth  on  almost  all  occasions,  many  being  en- 
lightened and  blest  thereby.  Also  Sister  Alice  J.  Whiting 
seemed  quick  of  perception,  and  early  in  the  organization 
of  the  Holiness  Churches,  rendered  effective  service  in  es- 
tablishing many  of  the  saints  by  her  clear  teaching,  backed 
by  scriptures  which  were  given  her  in  great  abundance. 
She  still  lives  to  declare  this  Truth,  to  the  glory  of  God  and 
encouragement  of  the  Church. 

James  W.  Swing  (now  reveling  in  the  glories  of  the 
Heavenly  Hosts),  president,  and  noble  leader  of  the  church, 
for  many  years,  arose  as  a  clear,  concise  and  forcible  teach- 
er of  true  Holiness,  as  the  Basis  of  the  New  Testament 
Church;  notwithstanding,  he  organized  the  first  Holiness 
Church  of  Southern  California  on  that  Basis,  feeling  it  was 
pleasing  to  God  and  safe,  ere  the  scriptures  had  been  open- 
ed up  to  him  on  that  special  truth. 

We  could  mention  many  others  who  received  great 
light  of  the  scriptures  on  this  and  other  prominent  sub- 
jects and  effectively  delivered  the  same,  including  youth 
of  both  sex  and  even  down  to  old  age. 

Some  never  saw  the  light  of  the  gospel,  on  this  sub- 
ject, and  turned  away.  Others,  seeming  to  see,  but  re- 
fused to  make  the  sacrifice.  We  leave  each  and  all  to  an- 
swer to  God  finally,  when  the  Marriage  of  the  Lamb  shall 
come,  and  the  Great  Supper  be  prepared  (Rev.  19:7-8),  clear- 
ly reveals  the  glorious  preparation  for  the  Bride's  appear- 


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ance  before  her  Lord.  Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice  and  give 
honor  to  Him,  for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb  has  come,  and 
His  wife  (the  Church)  hath  made  herself  ready;  and  to  her 
it  was  granted  that  she  should  be  arrayed  in  fine  linen,  clean 
and  white,  for  the  fine  linen  is  the  righteousness  of  the 
Saints.  And  He  saith  unto  me,  right  blessed  are  they  which 
are  called  unto  the  Marriage  Supper  of  the  Lamb.  And 
He  saith  unto  me,  these  are  the  true  sayings  of  God  sub- 
mitted in  Jesus'  name. 

Dear  Sister  Washburn: — At  your  request,  I  will  write 
a  short  sketch  of  my  Christian  experience  during  my  life. 
I  was  born  in  Germany,  October  24,  1839,  was  a  child  of 
prayer,  I  think,  by  a  godly  mother,  before  I  was  born.  I 
am  quite  sure  the  way  the  dear  Lord  has  led  me  and  my 
coming  into  the  world  so  small  they  thought  I  could  not 
Jive,  and  my  two  sisters  going  back  of  the  house  and  pray- 
ing the  Lord  to  spare  the  new  baby  boy  to  grow  up, 
if  that  was  His  will.  I  am  the  youngest  of  the  eight  chil- 
dren and  today  am  71  years  old. 

We  came  to  America  in  the  fall  of  1847  and  settled  in 
the  state  of  New  York  in  a  wild  timbered  country,  lived  in 
a  log  house,  but  kept  a  prophet's  chamber  for  the  Lord's 
servants  of  the  Evangelical  Association,  who  came  through 
our  settlement  once  every  two  or  four  weeks  to  preach  in 
our  log  school  house.  A  little  ways  from  father's  and  we 
aJJ  went,  the  house  being  generally  full,  and  many  precious 
souls  were  converted  to  God,  Mother  was  one  of  the  first 
converts,  she  at  once  set  up  the  family  altar  and  made  us 
a]],  as  we  were  saved,  one  by  one,  take  part  in  prayer,  and 
so  mother  and  the  preachers,  so  often  at  our  house,  talking 
to  me  about  my  soul,  brought  me  under  good  influence  in 
my  younger  days.  Bless  God  for  a  Christian  home  and  a 
praying  mother,  one  of  the  best  women  that  ever  lived. 

My  youngest  sister,  three  years  older  than  myself,  was 
saved  when  twelve  years  old — that  made  me  nine,  but  I 
could  see  a  difference  in  her  daily  life  and  there  came  such  a 
'  longing  in  my  heart  to  become  a  follower  of  Jesus  too.  I 
got  under  deep  conviction,  but  I  loved  the  world  and  so 
wished  to  partake  of  some  of  its  enjoyments  while  young, 
but  when  older,  would  seek  the  Lord.  The  days  went  by 
till  I  was  in  my  fourteenth  year  before  I  turned  to  the  Lord 
and  my  burden  of  sin  got  so  heavy  till  I  came  in  His  way- 
then  bow  quickly  I  found  rest  and  the  burden  was  gone 


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from  my  heart  and  how  the  joy  flowed  into  my  soul.  The 
only  word  that  could  express  my  feelings  was  "glory!" 
The  thought  came  to  me,  "Oh,  why  did  you  not  come  be- 
fore." I  remembered  so  many  I  had  known  who  had  made 
a  profession  of  Christ,  but  only  kept  true  a  short  time  and 
went  back  into  the  world,  and  I  really  felt  fearful  I  might 
thus  lose  and  go  back  the  same  way,  and  I  prayed  to  God  to 
take  me  to  Heaven  at  once.  I  promised  Him  His  word 
should  be  my  guide  and  I  would  follow  the  best  light  it  gave 
me.  I  found,  as  I  was  reading,  in  the  17th  of  John  15th 
verse,  that  God  did  not  save  us  just  to  take  us  to  Heaven, 
but  He  would  keep  us  from  the  evil,  get  us  fully  saved, 
sanctified,  and  then  be  workers  together  with  Him  to  save 
others.  He  wants  us  to  be  lights  in  the  world.  Well  the 
very  next  day  I  started  out  to  talk  to  my  school-mates  to 
get  them  to  come  to  Christ,  telling  them  what  a  happy  time 
I  had  with  Jesus.  Of  the  other  work  of  grace  I  did  not 
understand  till  we  came  here  to  California  in  1881.  One 
Sabbath,  after  the  morning  service,  in  one  of  the  German 
churches  in  the  city,  my  wife,  not  well  enough  to  go  with 
me,  I  was  walking  along  Main  street,  heard  singing,  and 
found  a  small  company  on  the  Old  Court  House  steps,  so  T 
sat  down  and  listened.  When  they  were  through  singing. 
an  old  brother  stepped  forward,  whom  I  found  afterwards 
was  Bro.  Hardin  Wallace,  from  Illinois.  He  preached  from 
Thes.  5:23.  So  this  was  the  first  Holiness  sermon  I  ever 
heard  from  one  in  the  experience  of  sanctification.  He 
could  tell  how  he  had  recived  it  and  what  it  had  done  for 
him.  After  he  was  through  he  turned  around  to  his  wife 
and  said,  "Now,  wife,  it  is  your  turn  to  speak."  She  arose 
and  talked  quite  awhile  of  what  a  change  it  had  made  in 
her  family.  Her  two  daughters  were  unsaved  and  she  was 
able  to  bear  with  them  now  so  patiently  when  things  went 
wrong  and  keep  sweet  all  the  time.  Her  talk  made  a  deep 
impression  on  me,  with  the  other  testimonies.  I  found 
where  their  meetings  were  held  every  Sabbath  afternoon. 
No  meetings  in  the  morning,  for  he  wished  them  all  to  go 
to  their  own  churches  and  let  their  light  shine  there  in  their 
"church  home,"  as  he  called  it. 

I  went  home  and  told  wife  all  I  had  heard  and  learned. 
How  they  had  what  they  called  "Holiness  Band,"  composed 
of  members  from  most  every  church  in  the  city  and  all 
who  were  in  the  experience  could  join.     Soon  after  this  we 


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found  the  place  where  they  worshipped.  They  were  very 
kind  and  loving  to  us  strangers  and  wife  soon  found  what 
she  had  longed  for.  For  years  I  could  not  see  the  two 
works  of  grace,  so  I  studied  my  Bible  and  watched  my 
wife's  daily  walk.  I  could  see  it  was  very  much  different 
from  her  former  life,  more  contented  with  our  home,  for 
we  were  poor  in  this  world's  goods.  She  now  had  godliness 
with  contentment,  and  the  Word  says  that  is  great  gain.  I 
listened  to  the  teaching  and  studied  my  Bible  and  went  to 
camp-meeting  at  Downey  that  fall.  When  I  got  on  the 
ground  they  came  round  me  at  once  and  got  me  to  singing. 
One  brother  asked  me  if  I  was  sanctified.  I  told  him  I  was. 
Then  when  did  I  receive  it.  I  told  him  when  God  justified 
me  I  was  made  clean  for  we  were  made  new  creatures  in 
Christ  Jesus.  Old  things  are  passed  away  and  all  things 
are  made  new  and  I  knew  I  was  in  Christ  for  my  Bible  told 
me.  Rom.  8:1.  "There  is  no  condemnation,  etc."  and  I 
knew  there  was  none  in  my  soul.  I  was  under  the  blood 
and  saved.  Then  two  sisters  came  ^nd  talked  to  me.  On? 
said:  "Brother,  when  you  came  to  God  for  pardon,  you 
came  as  a  sinner  and  had  no  living  sacrifice  to  make  to  God 
and  that  is  required  of  us,  Rom.  12:1,  to  get  sanctified." 
That  brought  new  light  to  me  and  I  went  to  studying  my 
Bible  more  closely  than  ever.  John  17  gave  me  new  light, 
studying  it  prayerfully  and  God  began  to  talk  to  me  and 
ask  me  questions.  Could  I  tell  people  how  I  got  justified? 
I  said  yes.  Lord,  I  can  tell  them  all  how  to  get  it  and  praise 
your  Holy  name.  Then  He  asked  me  could  I  tell  them  how 
to  get  sanctified  and  I  was  up  against  it  and  my  eyes  were 
opened.  I  asked  the  Lord  would  He  please  show  me  from 
the  Word  that  sanctification  was  received  after  we  are  con- 
verted. I  was  alone  then  in  our  home,  wife  and  daughter 
at  the  Holiness  tabernacle,  Los  Angeles.  I  had  our  large 
family  Bible  on  my  lap.  I  opened  it  and  my  eyes  fell  on 
that  wonderful  John  17  again,  where  the  Savior  prayed  for 
His  followers  and  not  for  the  world,  for  those  whom  Thou 
hast  given  me  for  they  are  thine  and  while  I  was  with  them, 
I  kept  them  in  Thy  name.  They  are  not  of  the  world,  even 
as  I  am  not  of  the  world,  they  have  kept  Thy  word,  not 
backslidden  from  God,  that  was  made  very  plain  to  me  and 
still  they  needed  sanctification,  that  the  love  wherewith 
Thou  hast  loved  me  may  be  in  them  and  I  in  them.  So  all 
was  clear  to  me  that  that  grace  was  only  for  His  true  chil- 


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dren  and  I  prayed  the  Lord  was  it  for  me.  I  had  no  con- 
demnation, not  a  bit  in  my  soul.  I  knew  I  was  His  true 
child,  so  I  stood  out  on  the  floor  and  obeyed.    Rom.  12:1. 

God  asked  the  questions :  Will  you  give  up  this  and  the 
other  things,  (He  knew  what  my  heart  was  clinging  to).  I 
said,  yes,  Lord,  every  thing,  all  things,  wife,  home,  daugh- 
ter, all.  He  stopped  asking  questions  and  only  said,  Is 
there  anything  more?  No,  Lord,  all  I  know  and  all  I  don't 
know.  I  was  stripped  and  stood  there  alone  on  the  floor, 
all  given  up  to  God,  nothing  more  left  in  this  world.  I  nev- 
er made  a  more  definite  contract  with  anyone  in  my  earthly 
business  affairs  than  I  did  with  my  God.  When  I  said. 
Lord,  it  is  all  given  up,  that  moment  there  was  a  touch  on 
my  head  which  thrilled  through  my  whole  body  and  I  knev7 
it  was  the  hand  of  the  Lord. 

Oh,  how  clean  I  felt  and  I've  often  told  people  if  they 
could  look  into  my  heart  they  would  not  see  a  speck  of  un- 
cleanliness  there;  and  as  I  write  this  morning,  on  my  71st 
birthday,  how  memory  will  go  back  and  things  come  to 
mind,  of  the  love  and  glory  that  then  flooded  my  whole  be- 
ing and  I  prayed  God  to  stay  His  hand  for  I  could  not  stand 
any  more  and  stay  in  the  flesh.  Well,  since  that  time  I've 
passed  through  many  trials  and  stormy  weather,  friends 
whom  I  love  so  dearly  forsaking  me  and  judging  my  mo- 
tives. One  day  Bro.  M.  Foster,  now  in  glory,  took  me  by 
the  hand,  saying :  "Bro.  Lorbeer,  you  have  not  been  treated 
right  by  the  Holiness  Church."  I  said  "I  know  it,  but  I 
leave  it  all  with  the  Lord,  who  knows  our  hearts  and  mo- 
tives," I'm  glad  we  have  an  anchor  that  keeps  the  soul 
steadfast  and  sure,  while  the  billows  roll,  for  it  is  ground- 
ed firm  and  deep,  in  the  Savior's  love.  Bless  God !  it  holds 
today.  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  for  a  perfect  salvation  through 
the  precious  blood  and  for  the  glorious  invitation.  "Who- 
soever will  may  come  and  partake  of  the  water  of  Life  free- 
ly," and  may  many  more  come  is  my  daily  prayer.     Amen. 

LOUIS  K.  LORBEER. 

The  dear  sister  has  called  for  experience  in  Holiness 
from  us,  to  use  in  her  forthcoming  book,  and  we  are  glad  to 
give  it  if  it  in  any  way  can  glorify  our  God,  for  which  and 
only,  we  were  created.  Is.  43:7,  and  recreated  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  great  Redeemer,  unto  good  works,  see  Eph.  2:10. 
To  glorify  Him  we  have  to  receive  the  glory  in  our  souls 


Mrs.  Hardin  Wallace  Hardin  Wallace.  Minister  and  Evangelist 

James  W.  Swing.  Minister  and  Evangelist 

Mrs.  Horace  Holdridge 


Horace  Holdridge,  Minister 


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that  He  told  the  Father  He  had  given  them  (i.e.  the  de- 
sciples).  John  17:22  and  as  many  as  received,  John  1:12, 
had  over-coming  power  to  sin  no  more,  sin  cannot  glorify 
God,  for  it  is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God,  nor  can  it  be. 
Rom.  8:7. 

Well,  I  can  only  give  my  personal  testimony  and  ex- 
perience as  I  stepped  out  by  faith  that  blessed  Lord's  Day 
in  the  Holiness  meeting  at  the  little  tabernacle  church  on 
Fourth  street,  Los  Angeles,  California,  28  years  ago  today, 
(October  22d),  and  left  everything  and  everybody  behind 
to  receive  what  I  had  for  the  26  years  of  my  Christian  ex- 
perience hungered  after,  something  to  satisfy  and  to  have 
overcoming  power  within  and  thus  glorify  our  God  and  by 
faith  I  received,  not  it,  but  Him,  and  since  He  has  been  all 
things  to  me,  living  out  the  holy  life  for  me  as  I  have  walked 
in  the  light  and  died  out  to  self  till  now  I  feel,  with  the 
weight  of  years  upon  me  and  with  many  afflictions  and 
trials  that  it  is  none  of  self  and  all  of  Him  that  I  seek  and 
that  it  is  ever  better  on  before  as  new  heights  rise  before 
my  enraptured  upward  gaze  on  the  border  of  the  Heavenly 
lamd,  earth  receding.  Heaven  heaving  in  view. 

With  shouts  of  hallelujah  in  my  sould  from  day  to  da/ 
and  praises  to  our  Lord  "who  hath  wrought  all  our  works 
in  us,"  Is.  26:12.  We  are  proving  in  these  days.  Is.  64:4 
and  Is.  63:9  to  Him  be  all  the  glory  to  unworthy  me  be 
aJl  the  bliss.     Amen. 

MRS.  O.  J.  LORBEER. 

Officers  elected.  President,  James  W.  Swing;  Vice- 
President,  James  F.  Washburn;  Recorder,  John  C.  Brown; 
Treasurer,  Joseph  Smith.  Bro.  Beswick  reports  the  church 
at  El  Monte  has  built  a  house  of  worship  and  have  H.  Hold- 
ride  and  Bro.  Wood,  as  pastors. 

This  Bro.  Beswick  came  into  the  first  tent  meeting  so 
under  the  influence  of  drink  he  could  hardly  walk,  talk,  or 
know  what  he  did,  but  wanted  to  be  saved.  Some  thought 
it  no  use  to  do  any  thing  with  him,  but  a  few  stayed  with 
him  and  prayed  until  he  was  sober  enough  to  get  forgiven, 
and  in  a  few  days  sanctified.  Afterwards  settling  down  to 
a  good  consistant  Holiness  man  and  where  the  table  used 
to  be  covered  with  cards  and  drinking  going  on,  it  was 
afterwards  covered  with  good  Holiness  literature  and  Bi- 
bles, and  the  family  a  happy,  prosperous  one,  and  while 


66  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1884 

the  change  was  visible  in  him,  much  credit  was  due  dear 
Sister  Beswick,  who  had,  for  many  years,  been  a  consistant 
Christian  wife  and  mother. 

ALICE     J.     WHITING'S     EXPERIENCE 

I  was  born  in  Jefferson  county,  Wisconsin,  April  23, 
1862.  My  maiden  name  was  Ingalls.  My  parents  moved 
soon  after,  onto  the  frontier,  where  there  were  no  school  or 
church  privileges,  consequently  I  was  nearly  fifteen  years 
old  before  I  ever  heard,  to  exceed  three  or  four  Gospel  ser- 
mons. The  winter  before  I  was  fifteen  I  made  a  start  to 
serve  God,  but  was  not  converted.  The  following  winter  I 
again  started  and  joined  the  Wesleyan  Methodist  Church, 
of  which  I  was  a  member  for  several  years,  but  I  am  sorry 
to  say,  without  an  experience  with  God.  I  would  some 
times  become  very  much  convicted  and  tried  at  all  times  to 
do  as  I  thought  a  Christian  should,  but  never  received  the 
witness  that  God  had  forgiven  my  sins.  I  heard  some  ex- 
cellent preaching  and  had  some  teaching  on  Holiness,  both 
by  that  church  and  by  the  Free  Methodist,  among  whom 
I  taught  school,  but  so  dull  was  my  understanding  that  I 
comprehended  it  not. 

Later,  after  my  marriage,  while  in  what  is  now  South 
Dakota,  my  husband  and  myself  united  with  the  Congrega- 
tional Church,  as  that  was  all  there  was  there  at  that  time. 
On  the  account  of  the  ill  health  of  my  husband,  we  camti 
to  California  in  the  fall  of  1884.  While  here  and  unable 
to  attend  church,  I  became  very  much  convicted  for  a  satis- 
fying experience  with  God.  After  some  weeks  of  earnest 
prayer  and  study  of  the  word,  I  one  day  threw  myself  upon 
the  promise  of  God,  "Believed  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
thou  Shalt  be  saved."  Acts  16:31,  and  the  glory  of  God 
flooded  my  soul,  bringing  the  witness  of  my  acceptance 
with  Him.  Then  and  there,  I  presented  myself  a  living 
sacrifice  to  God,  and  a  few  minutes  after  my  conversion  God 
sanctified  my  soul,  giving  me  the  Holy  Ghost  as  my  Com- 
forter and  Keeper. 

Soon  after  this  I  met  the  Holiness  people  and  quickly 
felt  the  fellowship  of  the  Spirit,  which  I  did  not  find  in  the 
church  to  which  I  belonged. 

Among  the  Holiness  people  with  whom  I  met  at  this 
time  were  Brothers  Swing,  George  Butler,  J.  F.  Washburn 
and  others;  also  Sisters  Letchworth,  Lizzie    Broody    and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1885  07 

others.  For  several  years  it  was  my  blessed  privilegre  tc 
sit  much  under  the  teaching  of  Brother  Swing.  Also  many 
others  among  the  best  our  work  has  known,  have  helped 
and  taught  me  the  word  of  God.  To  them  all  I  owe  more 
than  I  am  able  to  tell. 

The  following  summer,  after  my  sanctificatioii,  my 
husband  and  myself  united  with  the  Holiness  Church  at 
San  Bernardino.  This  was  in  1886.  Afterwards,  when 
Bro.  Washburn  organized  a  Holiness  Church  in  Redlands, 
where  we  lived,  we  transferred  our  membership  to  it,  be- 
coming charter  members  there. 

We  have  never,  for  a  moment,  felt  led  to  join  any  other 
organization  since,  because  in  this  we  have  what  is  in  line 
with  our  experience  and  belief  of  what  the  Bible  teaches. 
We  have  never  felt  out  of  harmony  with  the  Church  or 
with  its  rules  and  regulations. 

In  the  spring  of  1892  we  left  our  home  and  entered  the 
active  work  of  the  Gospel,  since  which  time  we  have  known 
no  will  of  our  own  to  go  or  stay  except  as  God  and  the  Holi- 
ness Church  should  direct.  I  have  not  felt  that  I  have  had 
much  success  in  the  work,  but  God  has  so  far  approved  of 
my  efforts  that  He  has  kept  me  saved  and  blessed  my  soul 
I  want  to  thank  God,  first,  for  salvation;  second,  for  what 
he  has  done  in  saving  my  husband  and  all  my  children; 
thirdly,  for  the  great  physical  strength  and  powers  of  en- 
durance He  gave  me.  There  are  many  more  things  I  could 
thank  Him  for,  but  space  forbids. 


1885 

In  March,  1885,  the  first  copy  of  our  precious  Pente- 
cost, was  published;  quite  a  number  of  names  were  sug- 
gested for  the  paper  and  after  due  consideration  we  felt 
highly  honored  by  a  majority  adopting  the  name  "The 
Pentecost,"  it  being  the  name  suggested  by  us  as  being  the 
most  appropriate,  as  our  church  was  organized  after  the 
pattern  at  Pentecost,  including  the  Pentecost  experience  of 
being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  the  Pentecost  order  of 


68  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1885 

worship,  speaking  as  they  were  moved  by  the  Holy  Spirit. 

We  had  been  supporting  other  Holiness  papers  and  at 
one  time  had  quite  an  interest  in  the  "Holiness  Evangelist," 
published  by  A.  Coplin,  of  Oakland,  California,  but  felt  the 
time  had  come  when  God  wanted  a  paper  entirely  under 
the  control  and  influence  of  the  Holiness  movement  in  th^s 
country,  as  Bro.  Coplin  did  not  coincide  with  us  in  regard 
to  the  standard  of  Holiness,  as  the  requirement  for  church 
membership,  consequently  his  paper  was  rather  against. 
than  for,  our  forward  movement. 

Our  paper  was  started  subject  to  the  order  of  the  As- 
sociation, and  was  to  be  published  as  often  as  matter  and 
money  came  in  sufl^cient  for  the  publishing  of  the  same; 
taken  this  as  the  providence  concerning  it,  each  one  to  be 
free  to  contribute  in  articles  for  paper  and  money,  as  God 
led  and  if  so  desired  they  in  turn  could  have  copies  of  the 
paper  to  the  amount  donated,  at  5  cents  each,  for  free  dis- 
tribution, many  thus  becoming  distributing  agents  among 
friends  and  acquaintances,  far  and  near.  This  gave  all  an 
opportunity  to  work  for  the  paper;  all  articles  were  to  be 
examined  by  the  editorial  committee,  and  nothing  inserted 
without  their  approval.  Matter  for  the  paper  was  to  be  ad- 
dressed either  to  John  C.  Brown,  of  Los  Angeles,  one  of  the 
committee;  or  J.  W.  Swing,  of  San  Bernardino,  who  was 
mailing  agent  and  one  of  the  committee.  Only  four  issues 
of  the  paper  were  published  in  1885. 

At  the  annual  meeting  this  year,  officers  were  elected 
as  follows:  J.  W.  Swing,  President;  J.  F.  Washburn,  Vice- 
President;  John  C.  Brown,  Recorder;  Joseph  Smith,  Treas- 
urer. Tent  No.  1,  was  found  to  be  worn  out.  No.  2,  con- 
tinued in  charge  of  J.  F.  Washburn;  No.  3,  in  charge  of 
George  Teel  and  Leonard  Parker. 

From  the  Bolsa  was  reported  62  souls  saved.  The 
tent,  in  charge  of  Bro.  W.  Shepard,  Ava  Foster  and  R. 
Cauch,  was  used  in  the  Ojai  Valley  and  several  saved.  Sis- 
ters G.  W.  Letchworth  and  Lizzie  Broadie  were  with  the 
church  at  San  Bernardino  ten  days,  doing  successful  work. 
The  record  speaks  of  the  tent  meetings  at  Pasadena  in  Sep- 
tember, of  this  year,  in  charge  of  J.  F.  Washburn,  with  his 
regular  workers,  J.  A.  Foster,  J.  H.  Clark  and  Nellie  Clark, 
his  wife ;  Mrs.  Georgie  Letchworth  and  Lizzie  Broadie,  with 
the  faithful  workers  in  the  church,  as  one  of  marked  suc- 
cess and  interest;  attendance  small  at  first,  but  gradually 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1885  69 

increasing  to  the  last.  Several  of  the  Quaker  friends  were 
much  interested,  some  camping  on  the  ground  and  some 
getting  saved;  among  them  S.  S.  Shepard,  and  wife,  (both 
preachers  for  ten  years  in  Kansas  and  being  some  with  the 
Holiness  Association  there,  but  found  the  work  here  much 
in  advance  of  their  experience  and  they  profitted  much  by 
the  light  of  this  advanced  work  and  returned  home  better 
and  wiser  for  the  privileges  enjoyed  and  determined  to 
spread  Holiness  on  the  independent  line).  Also  much  in- 
terest was  awakened  among  the  German  Methodist 
people,  several  being  sanctified  and  stirred  the  camp  in  solid 
German  style.  Great  unity  existed  and  much  of  the  glory 
of  God  was  manifested;  about  75  professions,  including 
those  being  sanctified,  many  justified  and  reclaimed; 
Quakers  and  German  Methodists,  also  Baptists,  Episcopal- 
ians and  Adventists;  thus  the  prejudice  was  much  over- 
come and  numbers  joined  the  Holiness  church  after  the 
tent  meeting  closed. 

At  the  Annual  meeting  this  year  it  was  decided  to 
change  the  name  of  the  Downey  Holiness  Camp-ground  to 
Central  Park  Holiness  Camp-ground.  Since  the  first  camp- 
meeting,  it  has  always  been  understood  that  straw,  water 
and  lots  to  camp  on  during  the  meeting,  were  all  free.  It 
was  reported  that  at  least  180  precious  souls  were  either 
justified  or  sanctified  through  the  work  of  the  tent  meet- 
ings in  the  three  months,  and  all  joined  in  giving  God  the 
glory. 

Among  the  resolutions  adopted  this  year,  was  one 
recommending  that  the  members  should  visit  much  among 
themselves,  for  the  purpose  of  strengthening  each  other 
spiritually,  and  also  visit  among  the  unsaved  as  a  means  of 
doing  missionary  work  as  opportunity  afforded.  Surely  I 
know  of  no  class  of  people  that  do  so  effectually  carry  out 
that  line  of  work  and  it  proves  decidedly  a  means  of  grace 
that  is  worthy  of  recommendation  everywhere. 

EXPERIENCE  OF  MRS.  ISABELLE  WILKINSON 

"Born  and  brought  up  under  the  teaching  of  the 
Church  of  Scotland,  with  all  my  grand-parents  and  their 
ancestors,  Covenanters,  hounded  and  persecuted  for  Christ's 
sake,  surely  it  was  God's  grace  that  the  blessing  has  de- 
scended to  me.  I  cannot  recall  the  time  when  I  did  not 
have  the  truth  of  God  made  plain  to  me.     You  who  have 


70  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1885 

read  Dr.  Watts'  hymns  know  how  plain.  I  was  carried  to 
church  and  Sunday  school  and  so  blessed  with  Godly  teach- 
ers— especially  do  I  remember  the  last  sanctified  lady  who 
not  only  worked  on  our  young  minds,  the  truth  of  salvation, 
but  plainly  taught  and  wrote  letters,  the  last  of  which  I 
remember  when  I  was  the  mother  of  five  children,  that  we 
must  be  sanctified  or  forfeit  Heaven.  Oh,  if  I  had  only  ac- 
cepted Christ  then,  when  it  was  only  one  step,  but  when  I 
turned  from  it  the  steps  became  many.  Oh,  the  sad  cry  of 
my  soul  during  all  these  unsaved  years.  Why  did  I  not  ac- 
cept Jesus  in  the  Sunday  school?  This  blessed  teacher 
prayed  and  wept  over  me.  I  was  not  brought  up  to  believe 
in  foreordination,  for  my  sainted  grandmother  always  said, 
'Isabelle,  work  out  your  own  salvation.'  I  was  mercifully 
hemmed  around,  could  only  go  so  far  and  no  farther,  and 
many  times  would  be  melted  down  through  some  sermon  or 
teaching  and  would  say  I  will  turn  over  a  new  leaf.  I  should 
have  said  in  God's  strength  and  cut  out  the  old  leaf.  I  thus 
went  on  till  it  seemed  my  whole  life  was  mixed  up  with 
broken  promises.  Time  brought  me  to  the  time  and  place 
where  I  must  yield  to  God  or  be  lost.  Coming  to  California, 
we  settled  in  Etiwanda,  and  I  was  in  distress  of  mind  con- 
cerning my  soul.  I  knew  all  my  life  I  must  die,  but  that 
did  not  seem  so  bad  as  to  have  to  face  the  judgment  unpre- 
pared. In  a  revival  in  the  M.  E.  Church,  I  threw  myself  on 
the  mercy  of  God  and  was  forgiven  of  my  sins,  my  burden 
lifted  and  set  free.  I  lived  a  justified  life  three  and  a  half 
years;  much  of  my  time  on  my  knees,  crying  to  God  to  do 
something  more  for  me.  God  knew  I  wanted  to  go  through 
with  him  and  win  Heaven.  In  a  prayer-meeting,  the  M.  E, 
minister  said,  'You  people  need  a  revival.  You  pray  faith- 
fully to  God  and  He  will  send  you  the  surprise  of  your  life.* 
We  prayed  often  for  eight  months.  In  the  meantime  I  was 
intending  to  go  to  the  Downey  camp-meeting,  but  the  way 
was  hedged  up  and  I  sent  a  letter  requesting  prayers  for 
me  and  my  family.  Bro.  Dugdale  read  the  letter  and  they 
prayed  for  us.  Bro.  S.  D.  White  soon  came  to  Etiwanda 
with  13  workers,  and  stayed  six  weeks;  when  I  heard  they 
were  coming,  I  was  electrified.  My  prayers  were  to  be  an- 
swered and  the  first  one  saved  was  our  dear  Florrie,  then 
the  rest  of  the  family.  I  said  I  will  risk  it  and  put  all  on 
the  altar,  and  God  accepted  my  offering  in  faith,  and  the 
witness  came  and  my  soul  was  filled  with  His  glory.     That 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1885  71 

was  17  years  ago,  and  I  have  had  many  trials,  but  the  Lord 
was  with  me  all  the  time.  I  had  a  class  in  Sunday  school, 
and  hked  the  minister,  a  gifted  man,  and  did  not  want  to 
leave  the  church  and  prayed  much,  when  God  made  it  plain 
to  me  He  wanted  me  with  the  Holiness  people,  and  I  praise 
God  I  ever  met  the  Holy  people. 

"Nine  years  ago  my  oldest  precious  son  was  killed  at 
his  post  of  duty.  When  I  first  received  the  news,  for  a 
time  I  thought  my  brain  would  burst;  then  it  seemed  as  if 
loving  arms  clasped  me,  and  the  most  beautiful  promises 
poured  in  my  ears.  'I  am  with  thee.  What  I  do  thou 
knowest  not  now,  but  thou  shalt  know  hereafter.'  I  was 
comforted,  I  was  satisfied  God  'hath  done  all  things  well' 
Three  and  one-half  years  later  my  mother  passed  away,  and 
I  knew  it  was  well  with  her,  and  in  a  short  time  our  dear 
Florrie  was  almost  instantly  killed,  leaving  three  little  chil- 
dren. I  knew  she  was  safe  with  Jesus.  My  husband  never 
got  over  the  death  of  those  children.  (He  has  since  joined 
them  in  the  better  home).  Thus  I  have  parted  with  most 
of  my  own  dear  family.  I  have  no  sorrow  for  them,  but  do 
miss,  Oh,  so  much,  their  companionship.  My  one  anxietj' 
is  to  see  others  saved.  Many  of  the  dear  saints  have  left 
us  and  we  too  are  following  on.  It  would  fill  books,  could  I 
write  all  the  Lord  has  done  for  me.  By  His  grace  I  expect 
to  meet  you  all  in  Heaven." 


THE    BOOKS   OF   THE    BIBLE    IN    RHYME 

In  Genesis  the  world  was  made 

By  God's  creative  hand; 
In  Exodus  the  Hebrews  marched 

To  gain  the  Promised  Land ; 
Leviticus  contains  the  law. 

Holy  and  just  and  good; 
Numbers  records  the  tribes  enrolled, 

All  sons  of  Abram's  blood. 

Moses  in  Deuteronomy 

Records  God's  mighty  deeds; 

Brave  Joshua  to  Canaan 
The  host  of  Israel  leads; 

In  Judges  their  rebellion 

Oft  provokes  the  Lord  to  smite; 


72  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1885 

But  Ruth  records  the  faith  of  one 
Well  pleasing  in  His  sight. 

In  First  and  Second  Samuel 

Of  Jesse's  sons  we  read. 
Ten  tribes  in  First  and  Second  Kings 

Revolted  from  his  seed. 
The  First  and  Second  Chronicles 

See  Judah  captive  made; 
But  Ezra  leads  a  remnant  back, 

By  princely  Cyrus'  aid. 

The  city  walls  of  Zion 

Nehemiah  builds  again; 
While  Esther  saves  her  people 

From  the  plot  of  wicked  men. 
In  Job  we  read  how  faith  will  live 

Beneath  affliction's  rod; 
And  David's  Psalms  are  precious  songs 

To  every  child  of  God. 

The  Proverbs  like  a  golden  string 

Of  choicest  pearls  appear; 
^  Ecclesiastes  teaches  men 

How  vain  all  things  are  here. 
The  mystic  Song  of  Solomon 

Exalts  sweet  Sharon's  rose; 
While  Christ,  the  Savior  and  the  King, 

The  rapt  Isaiah  shows. 

The  Warning  Jeremiah 

Apostate  Israel  scorns; 
His  plaintive  Lamentations  then 

Their  awful  downfall  mourns. 
Ezekiel  tells  prophetic  truths 

In  wondrous  mysteries; 
While  kings  and  empires  yet  to  come, 

Daniel  in  vision  sees. 

Of  judgment  and  of  mercy 

Hosea  loves  to  tell; 
Joel  describes  these  blessed  days 

When  God  with  men  doth  dwell. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  18a5  73' 

Among  Tekoa's  herdsmen 

Amos  receives  his  call; 
While  Obadiah  prophesies 

Of  Edom's  final  fall. 


Jonah  enshrines  a  wondrous  type 
Of  Christ  our  risen  Lord ; 

Micah  pronounces  Judah  lost — 
Lost,  but  again  restored; 

Nahum  declares  on  Nineveh 
Just  Judgment  shall  be  poured. 

A  view  of  Chaldea's  coming  doom 

Habakkuk's  visions  give ; 
Next  Zephaniah  warns  the  Jews 

To  turn,  repent  and  live. 
Haggai  wrote  to  those  who  saw 

The  temple  built  again ; 
And  Zechariah  prophesied 

Of  Christ's  triumphant  reign. 
Malachi  was  the  last  who  touched 

The  sweet  prophetic  chord; 
His  final  notes  sublimely  show 

The  coming  of  the  Lord. 

Matthew,  Mark,  Luke  and  John, 

The  holy  Gospels  wrote, 
Describing  how  the  Savior  died. 

His  Hfe  and  all  He  taught. 
Acts  shows  the  Holy  Spirit's  work, 

With  signs  in  every  place ; 
And  Paul  in  Romans  teaches  us 

How  man  is  saved  by  grace. 

The  apostle  in  Corinthians 

Instructs,  exhorts,  reproves; 
Galatians  shows  that  faith  in  Christ 

Is  what  the  Father  loves. 
Ephesians  and  Philippians  tell 

What  Christians  ought  to  be; 
Colossians  bids  us  live  for  God 

And  for  Eternity. 


74  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1886 

In  Thessalonians  we  are  taught 

The  Lord  will  come  from  heaven; 
In  Timothy  and  in  Titus 

A  pastor's  rule  is  given. 
Philemon  makes  a  Christian  love, 

Which  only  Christians  know; 
Hebrews  reveals  the  Gospel 

Prefigured  by  the  Law. 

James  teaches  without  holiness 

Our  faith  is  vain  and  dead ; 
And  Peter  points  the  narrow  way 

In  which  the  saints  are  led. 
John  in  his  three  Epistles 

On  love  delights  to  dwell ; 
While  Jude  gives  awful  warning 

Of  Judgment  wrath  and  hell. 
The  Revelation  prophesies 

Of  that  tremendous  day 
When  Christ  shall  conquer  all  His  foes 

And  put  all  sin  away. — Sel. 

Learn  two  lines  of  this  evei-y  day,  and  at  the  end  of 
a  month  you  will  know  all  the  books  of  the  Bible  and  the 
exact  order  which  they  come. 


1886 

We  find  in  1S86  a  year  of  progress,  one  of  moving  on  in 
the  active  work,  getting  under  better  system  and  regula- 
tion. Twelve  numbers  of  the  Pentecost  were  printed  this 
year,  and  by  the  first  of  March,  $240.00  had  been  sent  in 
for  press,  fixtures  and  type,  for  which  we  were  very  thank- 
ful and  felt  God  showed  His  approval  in  keeping  up  the 
Pentecost.  There  were  at  this  time,  three  Holiness  papers 
in  California;  the  Pacific  Herald  of  Holiness,  representing 
the  Band  work  in  the  northern  part  of  the  state,  working 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1886  75 

on  the  interdenomination  line;  the  Holiness  Evangelist, 
representing  an  independent  work,  advancing  no  sect  idea 
and  discarding  human  government  and  organization;  The 
Pentecost,  advocating  the  organization  of  the  Holiness 
Churches  with  sanctification  as  the  basis  of  membership. 

Now,  let  us  take  a  little  halt  in  the  rush  and  hurry  of 
the  work  at  hand,  and  look  at  facts  as  they  really  are.  J 
know,  from  personal  acquaintance  with  many,  and  from 
what  I  learned  by  reading  and  hearing  others  speak,  that 
the  supporters  of  the  two  former  papers  had  money,  ten 
dollars  to  our  one,  and  were  supposed  to  have  natural  and 
acquired  ability  and  advantages  far  ahead  of  us,  humanly 
speaking,  and  yet  where  were  they  up  to  this  time,  or  in  a 
few  years?  The  papers  were  not  published  at  all.  There 
might  have  been  a  few  Bands  still  in  the  North,  but  from 
the  best  knowledge  they  have  not  moved  on,  but  have  gone 
backward.  Sad  indeed,  is  the  thought,  and  it  should  show 
us  something.  Financially  speaking  we  are  a  poor  people, 
none  of  us  above  the  average  in  intelligence  and  ability,  but 
have  really  moved  on  day  by  day,  yes,  from  hour  to  hour. 
God  has  surely  been  blessing  the  willing  and  obedient  and 
they  have  been  eating  the  good  of  the  land.  The  Pente- 
cofit,  as  a  paper,  has  been  from  the  first,  one  treating  on 
spiritual  things  of  the  highest  type,  using  its  columns  only 
for  spirituality  and  the  spread  of  Holiness,  representing  a 
church  work  with  sanctification  as  a  basis  of  membership, 
and  if  we  have  the  mind  of  Christ  we  surely  will  be  fed, 
for  we  notice  the  teaching  and  testimonies  are  largely  on 
that  line,  and  if  we  will  to,  we  can  accomplish  the  work 
God  has  given  us  to  do  and  thus  have  His  approval,  which 
is  worth  more  than  all  else. 

About  this  time  there  was  a  "Holiness  Advocate** 
printed  in  London,  in  a  short  time,  increasing  from  2000  to 
8000  copies  a  month;  they  also  had  Holiness  Churches, 
claiming  the  same  basis  as  ours. 

For  a  few  years  we  had  four  general  gatherings  a  year, 
but  found  it  impractical,  as  it  took  too  many  away  from 
their  regular  work,  in  holding  tent  or  protracted  meetings. 

Among  those  who  went  home  to  Heaven  this  year, 
that  I  wish  to  speak  of,  was  Parkie  Frambes,  son  of  O.  S. 
and  S.  E.  Frambes.  He  was  a  most  remarkably  bright  boy. 
While  he  and  his  father  were  watering  some  colts,  his  feet 
became  entangled  in  the  rope,  and  one  of  the  colts,  bound- 


76  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1886 

ing  away,  dragged  him  one  hundred  yards.  The  first  fall 
rendered  him  unconscious,  but  he  lived  an  hour,  though  his 
body  was  mangled  and  bruised.  His  father,  shivering 
with  agony,  witnessed  the  terrible  scene  in  utter  helpless 
ness,  and  when  the  colt  stopped,  gathered  him  in  his  arms 
and  bore  home  the  bleeding  remains.  Dear  Sister  Frambes 
was  for  a  time,  prostrated  by  the  blow,  but  not  utterly  cast 
down,  for  underneath  were  the  ever-lasting  arms,  and 
Parkie  left  an  overwhelming  evidence  that  he  had  an  abun- 
dant entrance ;  that  instant  death,  was  instant  glory.  Like 
Samuel,  he  was  given  to  the  Lord  by  his  parents,  and  like 
Timothy,  he  was  remarkable  for  his  knowledge  of  the 
blessed  Lord.  He  was  an  obedient  child,  yet  at  the  age  of 
ten  years,  he  felt  himself  a  sinner,  and  in  August,  1880,  in 
Los  Angeles,  under  the  labors  of  Harden  Wallace,  was 
converted.  In  May,  1881,  in  Phoenix,  Arizona,  while  seek- 
ing sanctification,  it  seemed  very  hard  for  him  to  give  up 
his  will  concerning  his  Papa  and  Mama ;  should  they  be  tak- 
en from  him  what  should  he  do?  But  grace  came,  he  got 
on  believing  ground  and  realized  the  work  was  done.  In 
August,  1885,  he  was  annointed  for  healing,  and  ever 
claimed  that  then,  and  there,  the  work  was  done,  and  the 
outward  effects  of  his  life-long  trouble  was  being  rapidly 
removed.  Of  his  own  choice,  he  waited  until  twelve  years 
of  age,  to  connect  himself  with  the  visible  church,  giving 
as  a  reason  that  at  that  age  Jesus  began  his  public  life. 
He  also  began  a  diary  at  that  age,  which  he  kept  up  till  the 
day  before  his  death,  the  last  entry  being:  "Am  well,  saved, 
sanctified,  satisfied  and  healed."  Oh,  dear  children,  if  we 
are  gathered  to  enjoy  this  beautiful  character  forever  with 
Jesus,  we  must,  hke  him,  be  ready  at  a  moment's  call. 

In  April,  Bro.  Swing,  with  my  husband  and  myself, 
held  a  two-week's  meeting  in  the  school  house  at  Murietta, 
which  resulted  in  numbers  being  saved  and  a  call  for  a  tent 
meeting,  which  was  held  in  August,  in  charge  of  J.  F. 
Washburn.  Others  being  saved,  a  church  was  organized 
and  house  built  in  which  to  worship. 

Again  I  must  take  a  little  time  and  tell  of  some  of  the 
many  interesting  features  of  the  tent  meetings  held  at  San 
Jacinto  this  year.  It  was  to  this  place  we  have  frequently 
heard  J.  F.  Washburn  speak  of  starting  with  his  two-horse 
buggy  load  of  workers,  a  distance  of  120  miles,  with  less 
than  a  dollar,  and  at  the  call  of  one  person,  a  woman  who 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1886  77 

was  burdened  for  souls.  There  was  no  visible  result  of 
the  work  till  the  third  week,  when  one  of  the  workers  was 
taken  very  ill,  at  a  residence  near  the  tent,  and  was  wonder- 
fully healed,  which  stirred  the  whole  town;  some  in  favor 
and  some  against,  the  work  in  the  tent.  The  summing  up 
briefly  of  the  work,  there,  was  about  60  professions,  most 
all  sanctified,  a  church  formed  with  33  members,  and  .i 
house  of  worship,  24x30,  erected  and  paid  for.  The  weather 
was  intensely  hot,  and  no  shade,  we  sat  day  after  day  under 
a  water  tank  with  cloths  wet  in  cold  water,  on  our  heads  to 
keep  from  giving  out  entirely.  Oh,  how  we  did  appreciate 
the  cool,  refreshing  water  flowing  so  freely  from  that  well ; 
type  of  the  living  water  bubbling  up  and  over,  flowing  from 
hearts  filled  with  the  love  of  Jesus.  Never  before,  or  since, 
have  I  tasted  water  that  seemed  so  particularly  good  to 
quench  my  thirst.  A  storm  of  rain  and  hail,  accompanied 
by  thunder  and  lightning  and  strong  wind,  came  upon  us 
suddenly  one  day,  just  as  we  were  ready  to  eat  dinner.  Be- 
fore we  realized  the  force  of  the  storm,  our  tents  were 
blown  from  over  our  heads,  and  papers,  books,  hats,  clothes, 
etc.,  were  scattered  more  than  a  block.  We  were  wet 
through,  but  not  one  was  discouraged  or  dismayed,  and  at 
night,  as  the  people  gathered  round,  looking  at  the  tents  as 
they  lay  on  the  ground,  the  moon  shimmering  brightly  on 
all  the  scene,  three  were  saved,  (the  people  had  come  ex- 
pecting meeting).  Oh,  those  blessed  days  of  sacrifice  and 
victory ;  how  it  cheers  us  on  to  faithfulness. 

In  October  we  moved  to  Pomona  with  the  tent,  where 
there  were  25  or  30  professions,  several  joining  the  church. 
As  the  season  closed,  we  felt  more  than  ever  convinced  that 
God  favored  establishing  Holiness  Churches. 

Bro.  George  Butler,  of  Downey,  was  very  happy  at  this 
time,  by  seeing  his  mother  and  two  brothers  take  Jesus 
as  their  sanctifier. 

Bro.  W.  E.  Shephard  writes  at  this  time:  "Closed  a 
meeting  at  Eureka  school-house  with  a  goodly  number  jus- 
tified and  sanctified.  Some  very  clear  cases.  We  set  a 
church  in  order,  the  Cross  Creek  folks  coming  in  with  us. 
Some  grand  victories  over  the  habit  of  tobacco  using,  where 
the  appetite  was  entirely  taken  away." 

Bro.  Orville  Snow,  writes:  "I  left  Los  Angeles  April 
29th,  spent  one  Lord's  Day  with  the  saints  at  Carpenteria, 


78  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1886 

and  one  at  Santa  Barbara,  and  then  started  on  my  way  fc 
the  regions  beyond;  like  Abraham,  I  knew  not  whither  I 
was  journeying,  but  being  weary  both  in  body  and  mind,  I 
concluded  to  spend  a  few  weeks  with  a  sister  in  Creston, 
San  Luis  Obispo  County,  California.  On  arriving  here,  and 
seeing  the  spiritual  blindness  of  the  people,  my  spirit  was 
stirred  within  me,  as  was  Paul's  at  Athens,  and  Jeremiah's 
at  Backslidden  Israel.  Although  this  was  my  first  rest  for 
two  years,  it  must  be  given  up,  for  I  could  hold  my  peace  no 
longer.  For  a  week,  God  wonderfully  helped  me  to  throw 
in  the  hot  shot,  thick  and  fast.  The  tear,  the  low  half 
smothered,  sigh  and  eager  looks  depicted  on  the  counten- 
ances of  the  people,  began  to  tell  in  characters  too  plain  to 
be  mistaken.  When  the  seekers  were  shown  the  way  of 
salvation  by  way  of  repentance,  restitution  and  faith,  they 
gladly  met  the  conditions  and  then  the  shout  of  victory  that 
rent  the  air,  almost  made  the  school  house  tremble.  Did 
you  not  hear  the  echo  like  distant  thunder,  breaking  over 
the  mountains  into  Los  Angeles?  I  am  sure  the  angels  in 
Heaven  heard  and  heralded  the  shout  till  it  struck  a  chord 
in  the  very  heart  of  Heaven;  Hallelujh!  As  they  began 
to  understand  the  doctrine  and  experience  of  sanctifi- 
cation  they  came  flocking  to  the  seekers  bench  and  obeyed 
Rom.  12:1  and  believed  Matt.  23:19,  which  gave  them  Heb. 
10:15.  Result:  14  justified;  15  sanctified;  several  reclaimed 
and  some  children  made  some  kind  of  a  start.  These  souls 
are  all  clear  and  positive  in  their  testimony.  They  range 
between  the  years  of  14  and  60.  While  in  the  busiest  sea- 
son of  the  year  here,  still  the  people  dropped  their  work 
when  they  learned  that  Jesus  was  passing  by.  Oh.  ye 
conquering  army  of  the  most  High  march  on,  for  your 
Captain  knows  of  no  defeat,  hence  victory  is  certain." 

July  9th,  11  o'clock  P.  M.,  Bro.  John  C.  Brown,  one  of 
the  committee  on  the  Pentecost,  passed  away.  He  was 
born  in  Scotland,  a  resident  of  Los  Angeles  19  years,  a 
member  of  the  Congregational  church.  Four  years  before, 
in  1882,  under  the  teaching  of  Bro.  Wallace  and  Bro.  B.  A. 
Washburn,  he  was  sanctified  and  commenced  working  with 
the  Holiness  people.  His  work  being  largely  street  preach- 
ing. His  sickness  was  conjestion  of  the  brain,  caused  by 
a  sunstroke,  and  while  we  felt  the  need  of  his  help  and  also 
felt  that  we,  of  the  Holiness  work,  in  Southern  California 
had  lost  a  bold,  clear,  holy  advocate  of  holiness,  and  we  of 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1886  79 

the  Pentecost,  had  lost  a  councelor,  helper  and  friend,  yet 
we  say  in  all  things,  even  to  our  lives,  the  will  of  the  Lord 
be  done. 

July  14th.  Mary  Dudly,  Annie  Dudly  and  Annie  Hen- 
derson, all  young  girls  of  San  Jacinto,  saved  in  the  late 
camp-meeting,  send  their  bright  helpful  testimonies  to  the 
Pentecost  at  this  time. 

The  report  from  the  Downey  camp-meeting  commenc- 
ing August  27th,  this  year,  was  83  professions.  Also,  J. 
W.  Swing,  elected  President;  J.  F.  Washburn,  Vice-Presi- 
dent; George  Butler,  Treasurer;  George  M.  Teel,  Secretary; 
James  H.  Clark,  Assistant  Secretary.  Walter  C.  Brand, 
of  the  Pomona  Church,  came  to  help  L.  A.  Clark  in  the 
Pentecost.  There  was  a  large  attendance  at  this  meeting, 
and  with  so  many  lines  of  work  represented  it  was  blessed 
to  see  the  harmony  that  prevailed. 

Friday,  September  8th.  Tent  No.  4  was  put  up  on  the 
Ceritos  Colony  camp-ground  and  a  meeting  started  with 
Bro.  George  M.  Teel  in  charge.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes 
from  Pomona  camp-meeting:  "The  work  still  moves  on  and 
has  reached  out  from  youth  to  old  age  and  from  the  tramp 
to  the  merchant."  Bro.  B.  A.  Washburn  writes  from  Illi- 
nois: "A  real  Pentecost  camp-meeting  where  all  the  saved 
preach,  pray  and  testify  and  sing  praises  unto  God  as  led 
by  the  Holy  spirit." 

November  6th.  J.  F.  Washburn,  with  his  company, 
started  out  in  accordance  with  the  spirit  of  Acts.  15:36, 
which  says,  "Let  us  go  again  and  visit  our  brethren  in  ev- 
ery city  where  we  have  preached  the  word  of  the  Lord  and 
see  how  they  do."  Arrived  at  San  Bernardino,  30  miles 
from  Pomona,  stopped  at  Bro.  Swing's  over  Lord's  day. 
holding  services  Saturday  night  and  three  times  on  Sun- 
day. Monday  and  Tuesday  nights  met  with  the  few  saved 
people  in  the  school  house  at  Lagonia.  Wednesday,  5  P.  M. 
arrived  at  San  Jacinto  and  had  meeting  in  the  new  taber- 
nacle at  2 :30,  and  at  night  every  day  the  rest  of  the  week. 
God  has  some  very  rare  jewels  here  among  the  children. 
On  Monday  we  drove  through  one  of  those  fearful  sand 
storms,  making  it  a  long,  cold,  tedious  day,  reaching  the 
home  of  Bro.  Wurtz,  where  we  found  his  house  full  of  peo- 
ple, and  service  already  begun,  Bro.  Swing's  voice  being 
heard  among  the  worshippers.  Tuesday  9th,  9  A.  M., 
started  on  in  the  continued,  and  increased  storm,  to  reach 


80  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1886 

Pomona  in  time  for  the  evening  meeting.  Preached  on  the 
duties  and  privileges  of  the  sanctified,  2nd.  Pet.  3:16-17. 
Baptized  a  young  lady  and  witnessed  the  burning  testimon- 
ies of  18  and  20  and  a  real  halo  of  glory  seemed  all  round. 
On  to  Los  Angeles;  found  Bro.  Nev^ton  and  party  there 
at  work.  Thursday  night,  met  with  Holiness  Band  on 
Fourth  street  and  found  them  pushing  the  battle.  Alto- 
gether a  very  successful,  profitable  trip  of  which  only  a 
small  part  has  been  written." 

Bro.  Leonard  Parker  writes  at  this  time:  "I  am  glad 
to  say  that  at  Downey,  Norwalk,  Santa  Ana,  Los  Bolsa, 
Azusa  and  Pomona,  they  are  now  fully  established  on  the 
independent  Holiness  line,  and  are  in  a  growing,  prosperous 
condition.  The  little  storm  of  opposition  that  has  just 
passed  over  this  work,  has  left  the  saints  united  as  never 
before." 

In  this  year,  quite  a  number  testified  definitely  to  di- 
vine healing,  of  which  we  have  evident  proof;  among  them 
was  J.  N.  Jones,  of  Nordoff,  healed  of  erysipelas.  Also, 
Sister  Thomas,  of  Covina,  was  hooked  by  a  cow  and  given 
up  to  die  by  all  around  her.  The  doctor  said  it  would  be 
a  miracle  if  she  ever  got  up.  She  had  found  the  sanctify- 
ing grace  good  to  die  by,  but  had  a  desire  to  live  to  raise 
her  children,  and  through  the  prayers  of  herself  and  others, 
she  was  raised  up  and  gave  God  the  glory.  Again,  How- 
ard Wyatt,  after  being  examined  by  two  physicians,  was 
pronounced  in  a  very  critical  condition  and  telling  his  wife 
unless  God  healed  him,  he  must  die,  he  was  enabled  to  place 
himself  fully  in  the  Lord's  hands  and  immediately  realized 
the  healing  touch  of  Jesus,  and  while  his  body  was  weak 
and  emaciated,  in  a  few  days  he  was  out  hoeing  weeds,  feel- 
ing better  than  he  had  for  18  years. 

A  letter  of  greeting  was  sent  to  the  Illinois  Holiness 
Association  and  Churches.  Bro.  0.  L.  Snow  was  elected 
to  fill  the  vacancy  left  by  the  death  of  J.  C.  Brown,  as  a 
committeeman  on  the  Pentecost. 


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1887 

Among  the  remarkable  events,  of  interest,  that  came 
to  pass  this  year,  one  of  the  first  to  mention,  was  the 
death  of  Eva,  daughter  of  Brother  and  Sister  E.  G.  Green- 
ing, of  Downey,  January  4th.  I  copy  from  her  father's 
aceoimt  of  her  illness  and  death:  "Eva  would  have  been 
ten  years  old  next  month ;  she  realized  she  must  die,  about 
two  o'clock  in  the  afternoon  of  the  day  previous,  without 
anyone  telling  her.  She  commenced  clapping  her  hands, 
and  shouting  praises  to  God;  she  sang  several  hymns, 
and  not  remembering  words  to  one  or  two,  she  made 
words  so  appropriate,  I  know  her  mind  was  wonderfully 
illuminated  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  She  said  she  was  so  happy, 
and  so  glad  papa  and  mama  had  trained  her  to  be  a  Chris- 
tian. Mr.  and  Mrs.  Steel,  and  daughters,  (Eva's  grand- 
parents and  aunts),  came  in;  she  called  them,  one  at  a 
time  to  her  bedside,  and  asked,  and  pleaded  with  them,  to 
be  true  Christians,  and  meet  her  in  Heaven.  She  asked 
Mr.  Steel  to  send  for  her  uncle,  Willie  Steel,  who  was  in 
Los  Angeles.  He  came  on  the  first  train;  she  called  him 
to  her  bedside,  and  asked  him  to  be  a  good  man,  and  meet 
her  in  Heaven.  We  sent  for  our  little  girl,  who  was  at 
Bro.  Butler's,  and  when  she  came,  Eva  told  her  she  was 
almost  home,  to  be  a  good  girl,  and  meet  her  in  Heaven. 
A  lady,  whom  Eva  loved,  came  in,  she  told  her  to  put  off 
her  jewelry,  and  put  on  white  robes,  (meaning  robes  of 
righteousness),  and  meet  her  around  the  great  white 
throne.  Previous  to  this,  she  had  said  to  myself  and  wife, 
*The  gold  ring  you  have  in  this  house,  you  must  put  it  out, 
it  ought  not  to  be  here.'  She  alluded  to  wife's  wedding 
ring.  While  lying  perfectly  still,  and  calm,  she  said,  'I  see 
stars.'  Mr.  steel  asked  her  what  they  looked  like.  She 
said,  'Bright  lights,  the  stars  of  God.'  She  said,  *I  see  an 
ange].  He  has  on  white  robes.'  She  again  said,  'I  see 
angels  clapping  their  hands  around  the  great  white  throne.' 
Minnie  Smith  said,  'I  saw  my  little  playmate,  Eva  Green- 
ing when  she  was  dying.  She  was  so  happy,  singing  and 
clapping  her  hands,  not  a  bit  afraid  to  die  or  of  the  long 
dark  grave.'  Jesus  had  taken  all  the  fear  away.  Eva 
said  'Nothing  but  Holiness  can  carry  us  through.'  She  had 
been  definitely  healed  of  typhoid  fever,  the  year  before, 
and  understood  all  about  it.  This  time  when  taken  sick, 
j3he  was  prayed  for;  the  excruciating  pain  was  removed, 


82  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887 

but  she  was  not  healed.  We  see  God's  wisdom  in  taking 
her  home  to  Heaven.  The  Holy  Spirit  sent  the  truth, 
through  her,  to  hearts  that  would  not  receive  it,  from  any 
other  source,  or  under  any  other  circumstance.  As  she 
swept  through  the  gates,  she  left  a  stream  of  living  light, 
that  will  shine  down  through  future  ages,  with  brilliancy 
and  effect,  to  an  extent  that  will  never  be  known  until  the 
final  harvest.  Indeed,  while  Eva  was  dying,  it  was  mani- 
fest to  us  that  death,  was  only  a  shadow  that  she  was  pass 
ing  through.  Although  our  home  is  left  desolate,  and  when 
I  go  home  at  noon,  and  at  night,  I  no  longer  receive  her 
happy  greeting,  the  Holy  Spirit  comforts  myself  and  wife, 
and  we  willingly  submit  to  the  will  of  Him,  who  sees  the 
end  from  the  beginning,  and  doeth  all  things  well. 

"Eva's  uncle  Albert,  who  had  been  a  wayward  boy,  was 
brought  to  see  his  condition  through  much  sickness,  and 
suffering;  repented,  believed,  was  forgiven,  gave  himself  a 
living  sacrifice  to  God,  was  accepted  and  passed  triumph- 
antly to  join  Eva  in  Glory."  (Recently  Eva's  father  went 
to  join  her  in  that  realm  of  delight.) 

Eva's  little  friend,  Lulu  Caldwell,  who  was  converted 
at  the  age  of  7,  sanctified  at  the  age  of  9  at  the  Downey 
camp-meeting,  and  who  was  at  this  time  12  years  old,  wrote 
an  acrostic  about  her,  which  is  as  follows : 

Eva  was  a  sweet  little  girl, 

And  dearer  than  the  rarest  pearl 

Is  the  memory  we  bear  of  her; 

Shining  brightly  without  a  blur, 

Guiding  us  to  our  home  above, 

Where  we  shall  see  the  friend  we  love. 

Verily  hath  the  Savior  said. 
That  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead 
Who  die  in  the  Lord,  large  and  small, 
And  their  works  do  follow  them  all; 
Of  such  is  the  Kingdom,  'tis  true, 
And  there's  work  for  each  of  us  to  do. 

Around  God's  throne  to  sing  and  play 
And  spend  together  eternal  day. 
O,  come,  come,  let  us  go  there  too, 
And  be  among  God's  chosen  few, 
Submissive  to  His  will,  the  same 
In  life  or  death,  we'll  praise  His  name. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887  83 

Lulu's  mama  was  one  of  the  first  sanctified  at  Duarte, 
and  was  always  ready  to  do  all  she  could  by  her  consistent 
life,  her  money,  and  good  words,  to  help  the  cause  of  Holi- 
ness. Lulu  and  her  parents  have  since,  all  gone  to  their 
home  in  Heaven. 

The  Spring  meeting  of  1887  was  held  at  Azusa,  in  a 
beautiful  oak  grove.  Bro.  Swing  in  charge.  It  seemed 
every  meeting  was  full  of  interest,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 
The  people  gathered  from  different  parts  of  the  work,  filled 
with  holy  joy,  and  each  to  do  his  part,  to  make  the  meeting 
a  success. 

Report  from  J.  A.  Foster,  Phoenix,  Ariz.  Letters  of 
greeting  from  Illinois  and  Kansas;  Report  from  Pentecost 
encouraging.  It  was  recommended  that  the  paper  be 
changed  from  eight  small  pages,  to  four  larger  ones.  The 
clear  testimonies  that  came  from  old  and  young,  were  con- 
vincing, and  the  most  doubtful  had  to  admit  the  work  of 
Holiness  advancing.  Bro.  and  Sister  Warner,  of  Los  An- 
geles, left  us  in  May  for  Africa  as  missionaries.  They  were 
very  earnest  and  successful  workers. 

In  May,  Bro.  Swing  held  a  tent  meeting  at  Monrovia. 
It  was  at  this  meeting  our  much  appreciated  Wm.  Steinmeir 
was  sanctified,  and  when  we  remember  how  steadily,  and 
faithfully  he  moved  on  with  God,  and  the  responsible  place 
that  was  soon  given  him  as  a  young  minister  and  elder 
among  us,  we  feel  that  that  was  a  successful  meeting  if 
none  but  he  was  saved. 

J.  F.  Washburn  with  tent  No.  3,  went  to  Lugoina, 
(near  Redlands),  the  first  Sunday  four  being  forward,  and 
the  interest  continuing  to  the  close.  Bro.  Teel  had  tent 
meetings  in  Los  Angeles,  on  Banning  street,  not  large  con- 
gregations, but  some  saved  and  a  good  impression  left  on 
the  people  in  general.  Bro.  G.  Butler  held  tent  meetings 
in  June  at  Santa  Maria  with  good  results.  Bro.  Parker 
writes  from  Norwalk  that  Dr.  James  Roberts  was  sanctified 
in  a  meting  held  in  Bro.  Roger's  house,  the  second  week  in 
January.  He  also  gives  some  of  his  experience  on  the  faith 
line,  proving  the  promises  of  God  for  temporal  support. 
He  says:  "Until  a  little  over  three  years  ago  I  was  devoting 
my  life  to  the  service  of  God  in  the  Methodist  itinerancy, 
with  a  stated  salary,  for  my  support,  of  a  little  over  $200 
per  year.  When  the  Lord  sanctified  me,  I  felt  led  of  the 
Lord  to  devote  the  rest  of  my  life  to  the  independent  Holi- 


84  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887 

ness  work,  without  a  stated  salarv,  but  on  the  faith  line, 
which  resulted  in  first  year,  1884,  $280;  1885,  $320;  1886, 
$486.  Out  of  this  I  have  given  back  to  the  Lord,  $141. 
Three  years'  experience  on  the  trust  line,  has  confirmed  my 
faith  in  the  following  promises :  'But  seek  ye  first  the  king- 
dom of  God,  and  His  righteousness  (not  only  the  conver- 
sion and  sanctification  of  our  souls,  but  seek  to  know  and 
do  His  blessed  will  every  day)  and  all  these  things  (that  is, 
such  things  as  we  need)  shall  be  added  unto  you,  Mat.  6-33. 
But  my  God  shall  supply  all  your  need,  according  to  His 
riches,  in  Glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  Phil.  4:19,  and  be  content 
with  such  things  as  ye  have,  for  He  hath  said,  I  will  never 
leave  thee  nor  forsake  thee,  so  that  we  may  boldly  say,  The 
Lord  is  my  helper,  Heb.  13:5,  6.'  Now  as  we  are  required 
to  ask  the  Lord  for  spiritual  blessings,  so  we  must  ask  him 
for  our  temporal  needs,  and  believe  He  will  give  them.  Be 
careful  for  nothing,  but  in  everything  by  prayer  and  suppli- 
cation with  thanksgiving  let  vour  requests  be  made  known 
unto  God,  Phil.  4:6." 

June  10th.  Lewis  Starr,  Mattie  Starr,  Mary  Dudly, 
Laura  Adams,  Annie  Dudly,  Delia  V.  Coffman,  all  children 
and  all  have  good  testimonies  in  the  Pentecost. 

June  20th.  Bro.  Butler  sends  in  good  report  from 
Santa  Maria;  B.  A.  Washburn,  from  Princeton,  Indiana;  B. 
F.  Crabb,  from  Cawker  City,  Kansas;  B.  F.  Elliott  is  now 
helping  W.  C.  Brand  in  the  Pentecost  office. 

Bro.  J.  Lee  Gamble  writes:  "Ten  and  a  half  months' 
confinement  in  Andersonville  and  other  Southern  Military 
prisons  in  1864-6,  brought  upon  me  physical  disabilities, 
from  which  I  suffered  constantly,  more  or  less,  during  the 
twenty  years  succeeding  my  release,  and  besides  diseases 
incurred,  the  privations  and  exposure  of  prison  life,  so  de- 
bilitated my  physical  system,  as  to  render  me  especially 
liable  to  fevers  and  other  forms  of  disease,  so  that  in  this 
way  I  suffered  often  and  much.  From  all  this,  I  had  no  hope 
of  deliverance,  this  side  of  the  grave.  For  several  years 
I  had  heard  and  read  much  with  reference  to  the  doctrine 
of  divine  healing,  but  was  so  prejudiced  against  it,  I  would 
not  attend  a  meeting.  I  did  not  then  see  that  this  doctrine 
rested  on  sufficient  scriptural  ground,  to  form  a  real  basis 
of  faith,  but  it  pleased  God  to  open  my  eyes,  while  search- 
ing His  word,  to  see  the  complete  provision  He  had  made 
in  the  Atonement  for  body,  as  well  as  soul.     I  perceived 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887  85 

clearly,  the  privilege  of  all  believers,  and  at  once  commit- 
ted my  case  to  the  Great  Physician,  December  5th,  1885, 
and  from  that  day,  fifteen  months  ago,  I  have  been  entirely 
delivered  from  former  disabilities.  I  have  been  kept  in 
sound  health  through  faith  alone  in  Jesus.  Praise  the  Lord 
forever." 

July  4th.  A  goodly  number  of  sanctified  and  others, 
gathered  at  Mayor  Workman's  Park,  to  celebrate  their 
freedom  in  Christ  Jesus ;  a  great  day,  resulting  in  great 
profit  to  those  assembled. 

The  Downey  meeting  of  1887  surpassed  any  of  its' 
previous  meetings,  in  unity  of  action,  deep,  clear,  thorough 
work  and  settled  stability  of  purposes.  More  than  one 
hundred  tents  on  the  ground,  and  over  seventy-five  souls 
sanctified,  nearly  all  of  whom  were  converted  at  this  meet- 
ing. Officers  elected  this  year  were:  President,  James  W. 
Swing;  Vice-President,  James  F.  Washburn;  Recording 
Secretary,  George  Teel;  Assistant  Secretary,  James  H. 
Clark;  Treasurer,  George  Butler. 

Bro.  George  Teel  in  charge  of  tent  meeting  at  Garvan- 
za;  W.  E.  Shepard  in  charge  at  Long  Beach;  George  But- 
ler in  charge  at  Santa  Monica;  J.  F.  Washburn  at  Ocean- 
side;  Bro.  H.  Holdridge,  faithful  in  his  calling,  still  helping 
them  at  Duarte. 

In  September,  Dr.  Cauch  writes:  "I  have  just  returned 
from  the  Ojai  Valley.  The  Lord  is  with  His  little  ones 
there.  One  dear  sister  stepped  into  the  fountain  of  clean- 
sing and  was  sanctified,  and  just  before  I  left  she  wanted 
to  be  annointed  for  healing,  which  was  done,  and  the  pow- 
er of  God  was  manifested;  she  claimed  healing,  her  face 
shinning  as  she  said  "I  never  was  happier  in  my  life." 
Wife  and  I  have  been  calling  from  house  to  house,  praying 
with  the  people  of  Carpenteria;  let  others  try  it  and  get 
blessed. 

In  November,  reports  came  in  from  the  different  tent 
meetings,  of  which  all  were  encouraging,  as  well  as  those 
from  B.  A.  Washburn,  Asa  Adams,  B.  F.  Crabbe  and  sev- 
eral from  those  on  Holiness  lines  not  directly  connected 
with  this  line,  all  indicating  a  great  general  stir,  not  only 
in  the  United  States,  but  in  England  as  well,  but  all  eyes 
seemed  centered  on  the  movement  in  Southern  California; 
several  places  where  tent  meetings  had  been  held,  they 
were  building  small  church  houses  for  more  permanent 


86  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887 

work.  The  Oceanside  meeting  with  J.  F.  Washburn  in 
charge,  was  marked  with  much  interest,  more  than  can 
ever  be  written.  There  were  nine  in  the  regular  com- 
pany besides  other  helpers,  laboring  together  in  building  a 
house  of  worship,  looking  to  God  alone  for  means  to  carry 
forward  the  same  and  for  their  daily  living.  Bro.  G.  H. 
Brodie,  was  the  Mason  in  charge,  and  in  order  for  him  to 
attend  to  the  building,  our  oldest  son,  Ernest,  went  in  his 
bakery  and  learned  enough  of  the  business  to  help  his  son 
George,  run  the  bakery  while  Bro.  Brodie  laid  brick,  etc. 
Our  own  team  hauled  the  lumber,  and  all  hands  did  all  they 
could;  the  sisters  cooking  what  was  sent  in  to  board  the 
men,  as  they  all  had  an  interest  to  push  the  work  along. 
Our  dear  sister,  Georgie  Letchworth,  was  with  us  there 
and  she,  with  the  other  sisters,  each  laid  brick  enough  to 
say  we  all  had  a  part  in  it.  When  the  money  ran  low,  we 
were  called  to  prayer,  and  God  answered  by  sending  in  the 
necessary  funds. 

October  23rd.  At  communion  service  Sunday  evening, 
while  kneeling  and  partaking  of  the  emblems,  two  were 
sanctified;  one  of  them  was  an  aged  gentleman,  who 
gave  the  brick  for  this  church,  the  other  one  a  young  lady, 
Mable  Cutler,  who  sought,  found  and  lived  the  experience 
under  much  opposition,  but  God,  who  is  so  blessedly  merci- 
ful, after  she  had  proven  all  she  claimed,  let  her  go  sweep- 
ing home  to  rest  forever  more. 

In  the  Pentecost  of  December  1st,  we  have  testimonies 
of  six  children ;  Mary  Teel,  Mattie  Starr,  Lewis  Starr,  Delia 
V.  Coffman,  Cornele  Smith  and  Hope  Washburn.  Thank 
God  for  every  one.  This  one  of  Hope  Washburn's  being 
somewhat  different  we  feel  like  copying  it:  "I  am  glad  this 
blessed  salvation  is  for  young,  as  well  as  old.  I  find  Jesus 
a  very  pleasant  help  in  time  of  trouble.  Once  there  were 
two  cats;  one  was  named  Growly  Owly  and  the  other  was 
named  Furry  Purry.  Growly  Owly  was  always  cross  and 
snarly,  always  getting  into  trouble,  but  Furry  Purry  was 
always  happy  and  a  great  pet.  These  cats  remind  me  of 
some  children.  The  unsaved  are  like  Growly  Owly,  and 
the  saved  are  like  Furry  Purry.  I  always  want  to  be  like 
Furry  Purry,  and  never  like  Growly  Owly.  Jesus  saves 
me  now,  and  I  am  trusting  Him  to  keep  me." 

Ernest  Washburn  writes  Sept.  15th,  1887,  "A  Month 
Old.    Did  you  ever  see  a  flock  of  little  quails  just  hatched? 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887  87 

They  begin  to  run  around,  just  as  soon  as  they  are  out  of 
the  shell,  and  by  the  time  they  are  a  month  old,  they  can 
fly  pretty  well.  It  is  almost  impossible  to  catch  them 
when  only  two  or  three  days  old.  So  it  is  with  God's  true 
followers.  They  are  ready  to  work  as  soon  as  taken  into 
the  Kingdom  of  God,  and  it  is  amazing  how  much  progress 
one  will  make  in  a  month's  time  if  he  lets  God  lead.  I  know 
I  am  away  out  beyond  what  I  was  a  month  ago.  At  the 
beginning  of  that  glorious  Downey  meeting  I  was  practic- 
ally an  atheist  and  infidel ;  I  had  become  so  by  continual 
opposition  to  the  will  of  God,  and  by  praying  for  forgive- 
ness many  times  when  I  was  in  no  condition  to  receive 
pardon.  Of  course  my  prayers  were  not  answered,  and  so 
I  kept  losing  faith,  all  the  time,  until  I  had  none  left.  How 
the  fire  was  poured  in  at  Downey!  I  was  convicted  so 
that  I  could  not  stay  in  the  tent  and  several  times  I  left, 
when  nearly  broken  down  with  conviction.  The  time  came, 
however,  v/hen  I  could  bear  it  no  longer,  and  I  said  if  I 
could  get  a  satisfactory  experience  from  God,  I  would  give 
up  everything  to  get  it.  Oh,  what  it  cost  to  give  up!  I 
would  rather  have  died  a  dozen  times  than  to  give  up 
pleasure,  will,  reputation  and  friends,  for  God.  Then  an- 
other difficulty  came  up.  I  was  afraid  I  could  not  get  sal- 
vation that  would  amount  to  anything.  Confidence  in  God 
was  gone,  I  had  to  use  what  little  faith  I  had  to  the  utmost, 
and  when  I  stepped  out  and  said  'I  am  forgiven!'  I  fairly 
trembled ;  I  felt  more  miserable  than  ever  before,  but  I  said 
'If  I  die,  I  die  forgiven  in  the  sight  of  God,'  then  what 
peace  filled  my  heart !  No  danger  of  dying  then  from  want 
of  assurance.  The  next  day,  August  14th,  I  was  sanctified 
clearly.  The  sacrifice  was  more  than  life,  but  God  helped 
me  to  make  it,  and  I  have  not  for  one  moment  regretted 
making  it. 

''Since  that  time  God  has  kept  me.  The  desire  to  sin 
is  gone  from  my  heart;  I  am  willing  to  do  anything  God 
wants  me  to  do.  I  desire  the  prayers  of  God's  people  for 
me,  that  I  may  keep  saved  till  I  enter  the  pearly  gates." 


ELDER     GEORGE     A.     GOINGS 

Elder  George  A.  Goings  says :  "My  call  south,  I  believe 
came  in  1887  and  I  began  to  prepare.  In  1895  it  was  so 
definitely  impressed  on  my  mind  I  felt  I  must  obey  and  in 


88  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1887 

the  Spring  of  1896  mentioned  it  to  my  wife  and  after  talk- 
ing it  over  several  times  it  became  a  settled  thing.  After 
much  prayer  we  made  it  known  and  the  first  one  I  spoke 
to  was  Bro.  L.  K.  Larabreer,  he  approving  of  it  so  much 
as  to  give  me  $100  in  gold.  At  the  Spring  meeting  it  was 
spoken  of  and  at  the  annual  meeting  of  1897  after  receiving 
the  approval  of  all  the  people,  so  far  as  we  know,  made 
ready;  leaving  September  6th,  going  to  Slaughterville,  our 
first  stopping  place.  (Author — As  we  have  made  mention 
of  the  details  of  this  work  in  the  different  years,  we  will 
not  repeat  that  part  of  the  copy.)  So  far  as  we  knew,  this 
little  band  of  colored  people  were  the  only  one  in  the  South- 
ern States  that  professed  Holiness.  James  A.  Biglow,  be- 
ing the  pastor,  was  a  resident  of  that  place.  It  was  from 
this  nucleus  the  work  began  and  today  there  are  a  number 
of  strong  Holiness  Churches  scattered  over  Kentucky  and 
Tennessee.  Our  next  place  of  work  was  Nebo,  Ky.  (Which 
has  also  been  reported  elsewhere.)  The  third  place  was 
Louisville,  where  we  held  every  night  services  assisted  by 
Bro.  and  Sister  Booker,  dividing  the  time  and  place  of  our 
meetings  in  nearly  every  part  of  the  city;  many  of  them 
being  at  mid-night  in  the  streets  and  alleys.  Scattering 
thousands  of  tracts  and  papers;  often  many  would  kneel 
for  prayers  in  the  mud  and  snow.  There  were  some  pro- 
fessions and  an  interest  started,  as  we  preached  in  a  num- 
ber of  the  churches.  We  received  incouragement  from  the 
Pentecost  Herald  office  and  some  financial  aid,  also  assist- 
ing us  in  getting  clergy  permits  on  the  various  railroads, 
which  was  a  great  help  to  us  this  year.  During  the  Spring 
of  1898,  Bro.  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  of  Pomona,  Cal.,  offered  to 
furnish  us  a  tent,  which  we  had  as  soon  as  the  weather  v/as 
warm  enough  to  use  it  and  the  Lord  did  wonderfully  own 
and  bless  the  Summer's  work.  In  the  Fall  we  went  to 
Chattanooga,  where  we  found  the  city  quarantined  against 
yellow  fever,  which  made  it  difficult  to  work ;  besides  there 
had  been  some  extremists  there  who  had  deceived  the 
people  and  many  had  gone  into  fanaticism.  Others  had 
turned  a  deaf  ear  to  sanctification.  We  received  a  letter 
from  Joanna  More,  of  Nashville,  to  come  to  that  place,  and 
December,  1898,  found  us  in  that  city.  The  weather  was 
cold  and  disagreeable.  We  were  made  welcome  by  this 
sister,  but  the  parties  expecting  us  to  help  them  in  mission 
work,  took  sick,  so  we  were  left  alone  to    start   a    work 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1887  89 

among  strangers.  We  found  three  colored  persons  wlio 
testified  to  being  sanctified.  We  opened  meetings  in  our 
own  rooms  and  during  the  long,  cold  winter,  labored  for 
the  Master  in  cottage  meetings,  church,  houses  and  on  the 
streets,  now  and  then  some  would  receive  pardon  or  purity. 
When  Spring  came  we  began  tent  meetings,  leaving  the 
work  here  in  charge  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Dermost,  who  had 
been  reclaimed,  sanctified  and  healed.  They  did  faithful 
work  for  18  months,  nearly  every  ninght.  Our  summer's 
work  was  successful.  Bro.  and  Sister  Combs,  of  Califor- 
nia, helping  us.  We  can  at  this  time  report  nine  regular 
Holiness  meetings  held  weekly  by  the  colored  people  and  an 
extra  monthly  meeting.  Two  men  and  one  woman  have 
been  called  and  recognized  as  ministers,  about  60  claiming 
the  experience  of  Holiness.  My  face  is  set  onward  and 
Southward.  I  was  saved  in  1884,  in  Pasadena,  Cal.,  a  min- 
ister said  to  me  then,  'Now  you  have  become  a  soldier  you 
must  never  desert  nor  go  to  sleep  on  duty.'  I  said  by  the 
help  of  God  I  would  be  a  brave  soldier  and  I  meant  it.  It  is 
surprising  what  a  limited  knowledge  the  out-side  world  has 
of  the  needs  of  the  Gospel  in  the  South.  When  we  think 
of  the  sin  and  debauchery  brought  about  by  slavery  and  a 
race  stamped  with  sin,  superstition  and  ignorance,  it 
surely  never  paid.  Most  Christians  are  disposed  to  accuse 
rather  than  assist  them  in  making  their  way  to  a  moral 
standard.  The  cruel  hand  of  a  mob  is  a  poor  thing  to  ele- 
vate the  morals  of  a  degraded  race.  We  should  remember 
the  Southern  colored  man  never  had  an  even  start  with 
other  races.  He  was  caught  a  heathen  roving  over  the 
dark  continent  of  Africa,  brought  to  America  and  enslaved 
249  years,  being  kept  from  everything  but  hard  work.  Be- 
ing then  set  free,  the  law  says  he  must  equal  the  white 
man,  who  is  2000  years  ahead  of  him,  but  thank  God,  a 
few  have  come  to  his  relief;  some  by  money  and  some  are 
sacrificing  their  lives  to  elevate  him.  Some  give  largely 
to  support  missions  among  the  white  people,  but  little  is 
given  for  the  colored.  Those  that  have  read  our  reports 
will  be  sure  to  see  bright  prospects  await  this  work. 

"Upon  our  return  to  California  after  an  absence  of  five 
years,  we  found  our  goods  all  safe,  as  we  had  packed  and 
left  them,  not  a  moth  nor  a  mouse  had  disturbed  them; 
neither  had  rust  eaten  or  destroyed.  We  felt,  indeed, 
thankful  to  God,  but  we  did  find  some  of  the  saints  indif- 


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ferent  toward  the  Southern  work,  which  astonished  us; 
also  to  see  them  turn  their  money  in  other  directions,  but 
God,  who  hears  prayers,  touched  some  hearts  and  caused 
two  sisters  to  break  the  spell  of  despair  and  from  that  time 
the  cloud  has  been  lifted  and  some  who  then  opposed  our 
continuance  of  the  South  work  became  its  strong  sup- 
ports. Som.e  had  thought  the  South  an  easy  place  to  work 
and  churches  could  be  organized  at  once.  A  strong  effort 
was  made  to  start  a  work  in  Texas  among  the  white  people, 
but  it  was  soon  found  that  it  takes  time  to  organize  Holi- 
ness Churches.  Upon  our  return  to  Nashville,  the  parties 
upon  whom  we  relied  to  secure  for  us  a  stopping  place, 
tried  to  close  up  every  available  opportunity  and  prevent  us 
from  holding  meetings.  We  were  much  surprised  at  this, 
having  arrived  tired,  hot  and  dusty  and  not  a  person  met  us 
at  the  station.  We  wandered  around  about  the  city  and 
after  an  hour's  rest  and  prayer,  God  led  us  to  the  Open 
Door  waiting  our  return,  and  within  a  short  time  we  were 
settled  upon  the  University  campus.  We  have  always  felt 
this  was  a  providence  of  God  in  opening  this  place  and 
keeping  it  open  for  years.  Sunday,  after  waiting  and  walk- 
ing some  miles,  we  found  the  place  in  the  country  where 
the  few  had  been  deceived  and  led  off  to  worship,  and  they 
were  glad  to  see  us,  as  they  were  not  aware  of  the  scheme 
to  get  them  away  from  us,  neither  did  we  understand,  until 
the  leader  plainly  told  us  he  was  leading  that  flock.  With 
this  to  work  against  us,  and  the  home  folks  not  satisfied 
to  have  us  on  the  Campus,  it  was  dark  indeed.  Sister  S. 
J.  Hutchinson  sent  us  regularly,  $1.00  per  month,  and  a 
wealthy  lady,  who  was  not  a  Holiness  woman,  gave  $5.00  a 
month  for  a  year ;  with  this  $6.00  we  rented  a  place  to  hold 
meetings  and  worked  to  support  ourselves,  but  during  this 
siege,  God  wonderfully  fed  and  helped  us.  The  faculty 
of  the  University,  the  students,  leaders  of  the  Pentecostal 
Mission,  and  some  ministers  of  the  city,  stood  by  us  and 
we  were  again  able  to  hold  successful  tent  meetings  and 
the  following  year  a  church  organized  in  Nashville.  Dur- 
ing our  eight  years  stay  on  the  Campus,  we  were  recog- 
nized by  all  the  different  Presidents,  bidding  us  God-speed 
in  our  work  and  assisting  us  when  and  what  they  could. 
We  were  also  permitted  to  study  theology  and  graduated 
from  the  same  while  there,  as  well  as  taking  other  things 
which  have  proven  an  advantage  to  us.     This  was  given  us 


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free  of  charge  and  an  acquaintance  in  nearly  every  part 
of  the  civilized  world, 

"I  have  been  told,  in  the  days  of  slavery,  these  same 
grounds  were  used  by  the  slave  traders  as  a  place  of  an 
auction  block.  Here  our  forefathers  were  sold  and  sepa- 
rated from  their  children,  mothers  were  torn  away  from 
their  suckling  babes  and  sold  to  the  far  South,  where  she 
must  die  beneath  the  cruel  lash  and  never  see  her  child 
again;  when  we  remember  this,  we  can  but  feel  these 
grounds  were  consecrated  with  prayers  of  our  ancestors 
and  this  place,  once  of  separation  and  grief  to  Our  Fathers, 
has  become  a  place  of  joy  and  education  to  their  children. 
None  knowing  this  dare  look  upon  this  without  feeling 
grateful  to  God  for  the  change  that  has  come  to  it.  We  are 
now  living  a  few  blocks  away,  where  God  in  His  great 
wisdom,  through  the  saints  in  the  West,  and  by  our  own 
aid,  made  it  possible  to  us  to  live  in  our  own  home  and  run 
our  mission,  a  training  school;  also  dotted  over  many  places 
in  this  Southland,  we  have  established  Holiness  Churches 
with  the  definite  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Holiness 
Church. 

"Among  the  hinderances  to  Holiness  work  here  is 
fanaticism,  which  grows  rapidly  among  the  professors, 
seeming  to  be  possessed  of  a  visionary  spirit.  Zeal  among 
Southern  Holiness  people  is  a  great  advantage,  when  ac- 
companied with  knowledge,  but  dangerous  when  not  dis- 
creet. The  Traditions  of  the  Fathers  is  one  of  the  most  dif- 
ficult obstacles  that  confront  us.  Customs  brought  from 
slave  days,  much  of  which  was  born  in  deceit  and  supersti- 
tion. Fatalism  is  still  being  used  as  a  religious  doctrine. 
Many  think  it  is  an  advantage  to  be  ignorant.  We  cannot 
count  on  the  rapidity  of  the  growth  as  wholly  reliable  as 
its  healthy  evidence  of  permanency,  but  out  of  the  many 
professions  some  are  genuine  and  will  stand  by  the  truth 
and  as  the  work  settles  down  it  will  take  its  place  in  the 
great  and  permanent  religious  works  of  the  age.  When 
we  consider  the  condition  of  the  millions,  who  have  so  lately 
come  out  of  bondage,  it  only  having  been  50  years  since 
emancipation,  and  the  difficulties  that  they  have  had  to 
overcome,  that  no  other  race  on  earth  has,  their  liberty  be- 
ing hindered,  and  justice  being  denied  at  the  courts  of  the 
land,  and  how  they  have  had  to  struggle  for  an  education, 
and  their  morals  have  been  debauched  and  the  children 


92  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1888 

given  every  opportunity  to  go  to  the  bad,  when  we  see  all 
this  as  it  really  is  in  a  land  of  Bibles,  my  heart  goes  out  for 
this  people  of  my  own  race.  God  must  come  to  the  rescue. 
There  is  not  a  welcome  door  open  to  the  colored  race  on 
earth  today.  It  is  sad  to  know  every  business  and  indus- 
try is  combining  its  forces  against  the  colored  race.  There 
is  but  one  hope  left  and  that  is  the  door  of  salvation.  This 
road  leads  to  success  after  all,  for  we  read  righteousness 
exhalteth  a  nation,  but  sin  is  a  reproach  to  any  people.  All 
who  are  helping  to  uplift  a  down  trodden  race  will  not  be 
forgotten  by  God  or  man.  You  are  building  a  monument 
that  will  last  longer  than  marble  or  bronze." 

Colonel  Roosevelt,  when  addressing  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  in 
Los  Angeles,  said:  "You  have  a  branch  for  colored  men  and 
I  want  you  to  have  proper  facilities.  The  work  is  not 
w^here  it  should  or  could  be  if  you  had  proper  housing  fa- 
cilities provided.  Subscribe  liberally  and  build  an  ade- 
quate building  for  this  branch  of  the  work,  because  in  doing 
so  you  will  be  doing  more  than  in  any  other  way  to  give 
the  colored  men  a  square  deal.  Subscribe  liberally,  but 
have  him  pay  his  share.  Anything  a  man  gets  absolutely 
for  nothing  and  without  effort  he  does  not  value  as  when 
he  has  to  work  hard  for  it.  You  must  help  the  colored  men, 
but  you  must  make  it  practical.  Help  him  to  help  himself; 
help  him  so  he  can  remove  the  conditions  that  make  help 
a  necessity.  You  should  work  unceasingly  for  more  equal 
and  more  just  social  conditions." 


1888 
At  the  semi-annual  meeting  in  May,  at  Santa  Ana,  the 
committee  on  the  Pentecost,  reported  about  1500  copies, 
printed  semi-monthly.  Subscriptions  are  now  on  our  books 
from  nearly  every  state  in  the  Union,  besides  the  Dominion 
of  Canada  and  England,  and  are  still  increasing.  Bro.  L. 
A.  Clark  was  elected  Editor,  at  the  annual  meeting  at 
Central  Park  Camp-ground.  J.  W.  Swing,  elected  Presi- 
dent; J.  F.  Washburn,  Vice-President;  George    Teel,    Re- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  18S8  93 

cording  Secretary ;  J.  H.  Clark,  Assistant  Secretary ;  George 
Butler,  Treasurer;  Directors,  J.  M.  Buster,  A.  M.  Neece,  A. 
M.  Foster,  E.  R.  Coffman,  E.  G.  Greening,  Robert  Cauch,  W. 
T.  Page,  G.  V.  D.  Brand  and  Joel  Spohn. 

Glendora,  July  23rd.  H.  Holdridge  writes  of  the  Holi- 
ness Church  at  Azusa,  (four  miles  from  Glendora,  which 
was  then  our  home) .  "Still  on  the  altar  for  God  and  souls. 
One  was  saved  a  few^  evenings  since.  Our  numbers  are 
few,  in  consequence  of  many  being  away  in  the  work  most 
of  the  time.  Sister  Martin  has  joined  the  innumerable 
company  around  the  throne  of  God;  Bro.  Coffman  is  in  a 
critical  state,  having  been  hurt  by  an  enraged  animal.  We 
are  visiting  him  and  praying  for  him.  Another  of  our 
members  is  passing  through  trial,  yet  we,  by  God's  help, 
are  sowing  beside  all  waters.  Our  motto  is  found  in  Eccl. 
11:1,  6,  illustrated  by  an  incident.  A  brother  while  sleep- 
ing, thought  he  stood  on  the  shore  of  a  beautiful  river,  hav- 
ing on  his  arm  a  basket  of  small  crackers.  As  the  tide 
was  going  out,  he  cast  out  the  little  bits  of  crackers  and 
the  receding  tide  bore  them  away ;  as  he  stood  and  saw  the 
bits  of  crackers  carried  far  out  of  sight,  the  tide  began  to 
come  in.  To  his  astonishment,  he  say  many  large  objects 
coming  toward  the  shore.  Soon  he  was  completely  sur- 
rounded by  them,  and  they  turned  to  be  apparently,  large 
loaves  of  bread.  In  God's  name  he  cast  out  the  bits  of 
crackers  and  God  sent  back  bread,  great  large  loaves  of 
bread.  O,  my  brothers  and  sisters  and  children,  let  us  cast 
out  the  bits  and  let  the  blessed  Master  send  in  the  loaves. 
We  shall  reap  in  due  season  if  we  faint  not." 

The  annual  camp-meeting  at  Central  Park  Camp- 
grounds was  a  season  of  great  refreshing  from  the  presence 
of  the  Lord.  The  shouts  of  praise  and  victory,  the  fre- 
quent song  of  "Hallelujah  'tis  Done"  (denoting  some  one 
had  just  received  a  special  blessing,  of  justification,  or 
sanctification)  the  clear  ringing  testimonies,  the  prevaihng 
prayer,  and  the  earnest  work  with  souls,  will  never  be  for- 
gotten, and  the  effect  will  last  throughout  the  endless  ages 
of  eternity.  There  were  about  125  tents,  at  one  time,  and 
some  coming  and  going,  all  through  the  meeting.  About 
90  different  persons  made  profession  of  either  justification 
or  sanctification,  and  many  to  both  experiences.  A  partic- 
ular feature  of  the  meeting  was  the  "Cloud  of  whitenesses" 
which  kept  moving  on  with  rapidity  and  power,  bringing 


94  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1888 

conviction  to  the  hearts  of  the  unsaved.  At  one  meeting, 
there  were  at  least  100  definite  testimonies,  to  this  utter- 
most salvation,  many  also  testifying  to  the  healing  of  the 
body  by  faith.  None  were  called  on  to  preach,  pray  or  tes- 
tify, but  spoke  as  moved  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  No  human 
mind  could  plan  a  program,  or  put  the  right  person,  in  the 
right  place,  at  the  right  time  doing  the  right  thing,  as  the 
Holy  Spirit  does,  when  we  let  Him  have  the  right  of  way. 
Bros.  Eby  and  McReynolds,  of  the  Free  Methodist  Church, 
were  with  us  some,  and  preached  in  the  power  of  the  spirit. 

In  looking  over  the  work  of  the  year,  as  we  call  to 
mind  the  difficulties  under  which  the  "holy  people"  have 
labored,  knowing  as  we  do,  that  it  is  much  spoken  against, 
we  must  acknowledge  the  Lord  has  most  wonderfully  led 
and  helped  us,  and  preserved  us  and  kept  out  heresies  and 
division.  It  is  truly  marvelous  in  our  eyes,  and  God  shall 
have  all  the  glory,  as  we  see  our  calling;  how  not  many 
wise  men  after  the  flesh,  not  mighty,  not  many  noble,  are 
called,  but  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things  of  the  world 
to  confound  the  wise  and  the  weak  things  of  the  world,  to 
confound  the  things  which  are  mighty,  that  no  flesh  should 
glory  in  His  Presence.  We  are  doing  our  best  to  get  every- 
body justified,  and  sanctified,  and  help  them  keep  saved. 
The  object  is  not  to  hinge  our  ideas  on  some  man  made 
theory,  or  institution,  but  to  carry  out  the  purpose  of  God, 
as  revealed  in  His  word.  The  work  is  not  to  oppose  any 
good,  that  is  being  done,  but  to  oppose  sin  everywhere. 

A  letter  from  Bro.  and  Sister  Pollard,  from  Penstroze 
Cross,  England,  with  $5.00  for  the  Pentecost,  was  received. 

L.  L.  Washburn,  Glendora,  September  6,  1888,  writes: 
"I  praise  my  dear  Savior  for  all  His  precious  promises. 
Three  of  which  I  find  very  necessary  for  the  enjoyment  of 
this  present  life.  First,  I  find  in  1st.  John  1,  9:  He  prom- 
ised to  forgive  me  my  sins  faithfully,  and  justly,  and  to 
cleanse  me  from  all  unrighteousness,  if  I  would  confess  my 
sins  to  Him.  Second:  He  said  (Acts  20,  32),  He  would 
build  me  up,  and  give  me  an  inheritance,  among  all  them 
which  are  sanctified,  if  I  would  present  my  body  a  living 
sacrifice,  holy,  acceptable  unto  God.  Rom.  12,  1 ;  Third : 
He  says  in  2  Tim.  1-12;  He  will  keep  that  which  is  com- 
mitted unto  Him.  I  have  obeyed  all  the  commandments 
that  were  required  of  me  to  have  these  promises  fulfilled, 
in  my  behalf,  and  praise  God,  I  have  found  Him  both  will- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  188S  95 

ing  and  able  to  fulfill  them,  and  He  did  forgive,  accept,  and 
does  keep  me  sweetly." 

September  27,  Sister  Fannie  Smith  writes  from 
Monrovia:  "One  year  ago  I  left  my  home  in  Minnesota,  to 
come  to  California.  Ten  years  ago  I  was  converted,  and 
became  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  and  remain- 
ed so  until  1885,  when  I  was  again  pardoned,  and  on  the 
25th  of  December,  at  the  Fourth  street,  Los  Angeles  Hoh- 
ness  Tabernacle,  through  the  earnest  exortation  of  Harden 
Wallace,  and  God  being  my  helper,  I  gave  myself  a  living 
sacrifice,  believing  the  Altar  Jesus  Christ  sanctifies  my  gift. 
Bless  the  Lord  forever,  that  I  am  delivered  from  the  bond- 
age of  corruption,  into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  children 
of  God.  I  have  precious  seasons  with  the  saints,  at  Mon- 
rovia ;  pray  for  me  as  I  return  to  my  home,  that  I  may  have 
confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before  Him,  at  His  coming. 

'T\\  tell  to  every  saint  I  meet 

To  sinners  high  and  low. 

That  trusting  in  the  Savior's  blood, 

It  washes  white  as  snow." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes,  September  27,  of  the  trip  to 
San  Jacinto :  "The  road  was  so  long,  rough  and  dusty,  and 
it  was  so  hot,  going  over  the  mountains,  it  seemed  our- 
selves, and  teams,  would  all  give  out.  We  felt  to  pity  the 
poor  beasts  so  much,  that  once  we  took  water  from  our 
canteens,  to  wet  their  mouths  and  throats.  We  realized  it 
meant  something  to  spread  Holiness,  in  San  Diego  county. 
It  has  been  too  hot,  to  have  day  meetings.  Never  did  I 
feel  the  call  of  God  so  deeply,  and  the  responsibility  of  the 
work,  and  the  weight  of  precious  immortal  souls,  as  now. 
I  am  obeying  and  trusting  God  and  He  is  doing  the  work. 
Through  grace  I  expect  to  conquer, 

'Till  I  reach  my  home  on  high. 
Then  through  eternal  ages, 
I'll  shout  beyond  the  sky." 

Testimony  to  Divine  Healing;  September  19th,  Bro. 
Steinmeir,  of  Monrovia,  writes:  "If  ye  abide  in  Me,  and 
My  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will  and  it 
shall  be  done  unto  you.  John  15-7.  This  morning  I  walked 
by  the  spirit  of  God,  to  go  the  mountains  as  Jesus  did,  to 
pray.     I  went  and  while  I  was  talking  with  the  Lord,  it 


96  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1S88 

came  to  my  mind  to  ask  the  Lord  to  heal  me.  I  did  not 
have  a  sickness,  but  an  ailing  on  my  body  that  I  had  since 
T  was  twelve  years  old.  I  knew  He  never  turned  one  away, 
so  I  asked  Him  in  faith,  believing,  to  heal  me  and  glory  to 
His  name,  He  healed  me  right  there,  under  that  oak  tree, 
on  that  mountain  above  Monrovia!  So  I  came  down  the 
mountain  praising  God.  He  had  healed  me  before  of  other 
evils.     Verily,  there  is  none  like  our  God. 

Lizzie  Steel,  of  Downey,  writes  October  16th:  *'I  am 
so  glad  this  afternoon  that  I  am  saved.  A  salvation  that 
saves  from  sin,  and  puts  a  joy  in  my  heart  that  surpasses 
anything,  this  world  can  give.  When  I  came  to  Jesus  con- 
fessing my  sins.  He  removed  them  from  me,  and  promised 
to  remember  them  against  me  no  more.  I  knew  then  that 
He  accepted  me,  and  I  was  His  child.  After  that  I  came 
to  Jesus,  to  have  that  root  of  bitterness,  taken  out  of  my 
heart.  I  gave  up  myself  to  be  used,  in  His  service  and  He 
did  remove  it,  root  and  branch,  and  filled  my  heart  with 
the  fullness  of  His  love.  I  am  so  glad  now  that  my  hope 
is  built  on  nothing  less  than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteous- 
ness." 

October  29th,  Ernest  Washburn  writes  from  Winches- 
ter: "A  great  work  is  being  done  here.  The  first  four  or 
five  nights  of  the  meetings  there  were  13  professions,  three 
of  justification,  10  of  sanctification ;  several  since.  Satur- 
day night,  20  clear,  bright  testimonies  to  sanctification, 
afterwards  two  were  saved.  Frank  Teel  has  driven  from 
his  place,  nine  miles,  nearly  every  night.  Many  come  long 
distances.  The  people  are  very  kind  and  whole-hearted, 
among  them  are  an  unusually  intelligent,  well-disposed 
class  of  young  people  who  love  to  sing  the  holy  songs.  As 
1  go  home  today,  I  take  with  me  kind  thoughts  of  all,  and 
pray  that  my  work  here  may  not  be  in  vain,  and  pray  that 
those  that  promised  to  meet  me  in  Heaven,  may  begin  at 
once.  God  is  helpng  me  more  and  more  to  walk  and  work 
in  His  way. 

'I'm  leaning    on    His    loving    breast 

Along  Life's  weary  way; 

My  path  illumined  by  His  smiles, 

Grows  brighter  day  by  day; 

No  foes,  no  woes,  my  heart  can  fear, 

With  my  Almighty  Friend  so  near.'  " 


G.  V.  D.  Brand.  Minister  William  Steinmeier.  Minister 

n^,„„  M  T     I   M-   ■  .  ^-  "•  Roberta,  Minister 

G«,rgre  M.  Teel.  Minister  George  Quinan.  Minister 

E.  L.  Latham.  Minister  and  Foreign  Missionary 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1888  97 

Bro.  George  Quinan,  who  was  sanctified  while  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Presbyterian  Church  and  keeping  a  shoe  store 
in  San  Bernardino,  soon  began  to  work  with  all  his  might, 
and  soul,  for  the  salvation  of  the  people.  He  writes  from 
time  to  time,  and  this  is  what  he  says,  November  22nd: 
"Since  leaving  San  Bernardino  to  come  East,  I  have  found 
these  words,  'all  the  earth  sitteth  still  and  is  at  rest.'  Too 
av/fully  and  sadly  true.  Town  after  town  we  passed  with 
no  place  of  worship.  Let  me  tell  you  of  some  of  the  perils 
I  have  passed  through  since  I  left  the  land  of  sunshine  and 
flowers.  The  first  night  there  were  two  wrecks;  one,  an 
immense  freight  train,  the  other  a  number  of  tourists  cars. 
The  second  day  at  5  P.  M.,  another  freight  train  ran  off  the 
track  and  down  an  embankment.  The  engineer  had  caught 
his  right  hand  in  the  wreck,  and  in  order  to  save  his  life, 
the  fireman  took  his  knife  and  severed  it  at  the  elbow,  and 
as  I  saw  a  fine,  well-formed  arm  sticking  there,  the  words 
of  Jesus  came  to  me :  Tor  it  is  profitable  for  thee,  that  one 
of  thy  members  should  perish,  and  not  thy  whole  body 
should  be  cast  into  hell.'  The  next  peril,  was  on  entering 
the  depot  at  Topeka,  Kansas.  Just  as  the  train  was  slow- 
ing down,  a  car  in  the  center  of  the  train  turned  right  over 
on  its  side.  A  lady,  who  was  traveling  alone,  stayed  long- 
er at  her  dinner  than  the  time  given,  and  the  train  moved 
off  without  her,  carrying  away  all  her  valuables.  So  it  will 
be  with  many,  who,  after  years  of  laying  up  treasures  in 
glory,  go  back,  or  linger  behind  to  enjoy  the  pleasures  of 
sin,  for  a  season,  and  loose  the  joys  of  eternity.  Some  poor 
soul  who  did  not  know  God,  stole  my  overcoat  from  the  car. 
Jesus  opened  ways  all  along  the  line  for  me  to  preach  Holi- 
ness. It  is  blessed  to  be  kept  under  Jesus'  wings,  as  we  go, 
to  and  fro,  through  this  world,  just  as  I  have  seen  a  hen 
cover  her  chickens  all  over,  with  her  wings  while  the  storm 
beat  upon  her.  So  Jesus  keeps  me  under  His  feathers,  hid 
with  Christ  in  God,  out  of  the  storm,  in  the  storm;  in  the 
world  and  yet  not  of  the  world." 

O.  G.  McKuen  writes  from  Winchester,  concerning  the 
meeting  conducted  there  by  J.  F.  Washburn  and  workers: 
"The  Holiness  people  have  closed  their  wonderful  meetings 
here,  leaving  many  professions,  besides  the  good  will  of  the 
entire  valley.  On  the  last  night  of  the  meeting  there  was 
a  request  for  the  prayers  of  God's  people  by  a  young  man 
who  broke  the  way,  resulting  in  three  conversions,  and 
one  sanctified,  besides  the  restoring,  the  favor  of  God  in 
the  hearts  of  His  people.  The  blessed  work  continues,  and 
many  of  the  young  men,  who  gave  Ernest  Washburn  their 
hands,  as  a  token  of  their  desire  to  meet  him  in  Heaven, 
are  now  basking  in  the  sunlight  of  God's  love  and  are  saved 


98  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1888 

to  the  uttermost.  My  testimony  is,  I  was  converted  18 
years  ago,  living  as  a  silent  church-member,  and  constantly 
striving  to  keep  sight  of  the  blessed  Savior  on  the  cross, 
but  on  visiting  the  Holiness  meeting  at  San  Jacinto  and 
hearing  the  testimonies  of  Sisters  J.  F.  Washburn  and  Eva 
Wyatt,  hovi^  God  had  saved  them,  and  the  assurance  they 
gave  me,  of  His  power  to  save  me,  caused  me  to  press  for- 
ward, to  the  seekers'  bench  and  there,  with  the  help  of 
God's  saved  ones,  I  was  led  to  place  my  all  on  Christ,  the 
Christian's  altar,  and  was  wonderfully  and  powerfully  sanc- 
tified, and  God  keeps  me  from  all  sin.  I  had  believed  in 
Holiness  long  before,  but  never  knew  just  how  to  grasp  the 
promises  of,  and  just  accept,  the  gift  He  offers  to  all." 

Bro.  H.  Holdridge  writes  from  Monrovia:  "Meetings 
began  New  Year's  eve;  had  a  watch-night.  The  meeting  is 
increasing  in  interest  and  numbers.  Some  seekers.  Bro. 
E.  E.  Washburn  is  with  us." 

February  6;  Sister  Mary  Parker,  of  Cawker  City, 
Kansas,  writes  how  she  was  healed  of  cancer,  after  being 
to  ten  doctors,  who  told  her  she  must  have  the  breast  re- 
moved. She  says :  "1  had  suffered  a  long  time  from  it,  and 
had  given  up  all  hope,  knowing  I  never  could  go  through 
the  operation  and  live;  I  could  not  believe  for  a  time,  that 

1  could  be  healed,  but  one  night  as  I  knelt  in  prayer,  it 
seemed  as  if  God  spoke  to  me,  and  I  was  to  be  healed  that 
way.  I  was  annointed  with  five  others.  I  was  suffering 
worse  than  any  other  time.  It  seemed  as  if  God  had  indeed 
forsaken  me.  I  prayed,  'Lord,  I  am  in  Thy  hands,  do  as 
seems  good  to  Thee!'  and  the  pain  all  went  away;  the  can- 
cer commenced  to  fade  away.  It  is  now  gone.  Bless  the 
Lord  forever  and  ever.  I  have  been  examined  since  by  the 
doctor  and  he  had  to  acknowledge  it  was  so." 

I  notice  in  the  Holiness  Church  Directory  at  this  time, 
March  22nd  that  we  are  having  regular  services  in  East 
Los  Angeles  Church,  10  A.  M.  and  7:30  P.  M.,  Wednesday 
night.  The  same  at  Pomona,  Norwalk,  Garvanza,  Nordoff, 
Carpenteria,  Azusa,  San  Bernardino  and  Los  Angeles  Band, 
10  A.  M.,  3  and  7 :30  P.  M.     Street  meeting  at  Court  House 

2  P.  M.,  also  Thursday  night. 

May  7th.  Added  to  the  Church  list,  Monrovia,  Dow- 
ney, Santa  Ana,  El  Monte,  Oceanside,  Santa  Barbara,  San 
Jacinto  and  Cerritus. 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "Arrived  at  Elsinore  the 
23rd.  Pitched  our  tents  by  the  Lake  shore;  we  knew  no 
body,  nothing  concerning  the  work  in  hand,  except  a  broth- 
er eight  miles  away  had  written  that  lumber  for  seats 
could  be  obtained  free,  and  ground  for  our  camp.     By  5  P. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889  99 

M.,  had  a  big  tent  up,  went  ourselves  and  got  a  load  of  wild 
hay  for  camps.  First  Sunday,  a  young  lady  sanctified  at 
noon,  her  mother  at  night;  during  the  meeting  enough 
more  were  saved  to  set  in  order  a  church,  which  held  its 
meetings  in  what  was  once  a  billiard  saloon,  but  after  be- 
ing remodeled,  and  cleaned  up,  made  a  good  place  in  which 
to  worship,  and  God  was  showering  His  blessings  all 
around." 


1889 

The  semi-annual  meeting  of  the  Association  met  at 
Santa  Barbara  in  April,  with  J.  W.  Swing  in  the  chair;  J. 
H.  Clark,  Assistant  Recorder  and  L.  L.  Washburn,  Second 
Assistant. 

Officers  for  the  ensuing  year  elected  at  the  annual 
meeting  in  August,  1889,  were:  President,  J.  W.  Swing; 
Vice-President,  J.  F.  Washburn;  Recorder,  J.  H.  Clark;  As- 
sistant Recorder,  Robert  F.  Neise;  Treasurer,  George  But- 
ler; Committee  on  Examination  of  Applications  for  Recog- 
nition as  Ministers  of  the  Gospel,  J.  F.  Washburn,  R. 
Cauch,  G.  E.  Butler,  A.  M.  Foster  and  J.  Wyatt.  It  was 
moved  and  seconded  that  all  the  Churches  adopt  for  their 
government,  the  Book  of  Doctrine,  Rules  and  Regulations 
offered  by  the  Committee  and  adopted  by  the  Association 
at  the  morning  session,  known  as  the  edition  of  1889. 

Something  worthy  of  notice  occurred  at  one  of  the 
night  services  during  the  Association  this  year;  there  were 
56  testimonies,  two  exertations  and  two  songs  in  52  min- 
utes. Most  of  these  gave  clear  testimony  to  the  time  and 
place  of  both  justification,  and  sanctification,  and  the  testi- 
monies occupying  only  32  minutes  out  of  the  52. 

Bro.  Quinan  says:  "When  there  exists  in  our  heart, 
the  consciousness  of  sin,  there  is  torment,  the  life  is  not 
one  of  peace  and  joy;  but  just  the  reverse  is  the  case  when 
there  is  full  consciousness  of  the  divine  acceptance  and  it 
is  so  complete  that  there  is  no  fear  at  the  thought  of  meet- 
ing God  at  the  judgment.  This  is  Perfect  Love.  This  is 
Christian  Perfection,  this  is  Sanctification,  and  when  this 
love  is  maintained  in  the  soul  by  faith,  it  will  be  sustained 
and  justified  by  the  outward  Hfe.    The  difference  between 


100  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889 

David  and  the  rest  of  Israel,  is,  he  was  filled  with  love  and 
all  fear  that  hath  torment  cast  out.  We  all  know  what 
God  did  through  this  one  man;  how  he  smote  the  Philis- 
tine and  put  their  armies  to  flight  and  how  the  men  of 
Israel  arose  and  shouted.  To  have  this  holy  boldness  we 
must  crucify  the  old  man  and  recken  ourselves  dead  in- 
deed unto  sin.  So  long  as  there  is  the  least  particle  of  hfe 
in  the  old  man  there  will  be  fear,  and  our  lives  will  be  tor- 
mented and  at  last  our  lot  will  be  with  the  fearful,  who 
shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which  burneth  with  fire 
and  brimstone.  Rev.  21:8.  There  is  but  one  way  to  escape 
this  fear,  and  that  is  to  make  the  sacrifice  of  yourself  and 
all  that  you  possess  or  ever  may  possess,  by  His  assisting 
grace,  to  be  His  forever.  This  done,  by  faith  receive  Jesus 
as  your  all  sufficient  Savior.  It  matters  not  what  society 
you  join,  or  how  much  you  pray,  how  much  you  mourn  or 
weep  or  strive,  unless  you  surrender  all  and  believe,  you 
will  remain  forever  unchanged,  like  the  mouse  in  the  fol- 
lowing story:  'In  the  house  of  an  Eastern  Maji,  there  lived 
a  mouse,  sleek  and  fat  in  its  appearance,  but  its  happiness 
was  entirely  destroyed,  for  it  was  in  continual  terror  of  a 
cat  that  resided  in  the  neighborhood.  One  day  the  Maji 
turned  it  into  a  cat.  Immediately  it  was  seized  with  fear 
of  a  mastif  that  lived  just  over  the  door-yard  wall.  The 
Maji  then  turned  it  into  a  dog  and  at  once  it  began  to  be 
in  fear  of  a  leopard  that  lived  in  the  copse  at  the  back  of 
the  garden.  The  Maji  then  turned  it  into  a  leopard;  no 
sooner  had  it  become  a  leopard  than  it  was  in  most  dire 
alarm  from  a  hunter  that  came  daily  to  the  jungle.  At 
this  the  majician  became  very  angry  and  changed  it  into 
a  mouse  again  and  said  to  it,  'If  you  insist  on  acting  like  a 
mouse  and  will  only  have  the  heart  of  a  mouse,  you  must 
content  yourself  by  being  a  mouse.'  "  Glory  to  God !  I  am 
a  new  creature  by  faith  in  Christ  Jesus. 

"I   dread   not   the   terror  by  night, 
No  arrow  can  harm  me  by  day; 
His  shadow  has  covered  me  quite, 
My  fears  He  has  driven  away." 

Miss  Eva  Wyatt  writes  May  17:  "I  left  home  en 
route  for  Elsinore  in  company  with  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn, 
wife  and  workers.  For  six  weeks  the  call  to  worship  God 
echoed  from  valley  and  mountain  twice  a  day,  and  the 
songs  of  praise  to  God  and  His  preached  word  were  heard 
by  many  who  passed  them  by,  unheeded  then,  to  rise  in 
their  memory  in  the  future,  and,  perchance,  bring  forth 
fruit  to  the  glory  of  God.     Some  yielded,  were  saved  and  a 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889  101 

ehurch  organized.  A  few  days  spent  at  Oceanside  and  then 
home  to  get  ready  for  the  annual  camp-meeting,  after 
which  five  weeks  were  spent  at  San  Jacinto  with  encourag- 
ing results,  then  on  to  Winchester  for  a  time,  where  many 
young  people  were  saved.  It  means  something  to  travel 
and  camp  in  the  dirt,  and  hot  sun,  without  shade;  money 
could  not  tempt  us  to  do  it,  but  the  love  of  God  constraineth 
us.  It  means  real  labor  for  mind  and  soul,  but  we  gladly 
go,  singing: 

*'Not  my  own!  my  time,  my  talents, 
Freely  all  to  Christ  I  bring. 
To  be  used  in  joyful  service 
For  the  glory  of  my  King." 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes :  "For  weeks  and  months 
many  earnest  special  prayers  have  been  offered  for  the 
Santa  Barbara  meeting,  which  closed  with  grand  results  and 
we  move  on  with  courage,  notwithstanding  one  day  about  11 
o'clock  a  strong  wind  arose,  increasing  every  moment ;  boys, 
girls  and  women  could  be  seen  with  hatchets  and  hammers, 
avaiUng  themselves  of  ropes  and  doing  all  they  could  to 
make  our  cloth  houses  brave  the  coming  tempest,  but  soon 
the  large  tent  was  tearing  from  top  to  bottom,  and  it  was 
let  down  for  fear  of  greater  damages;  flowers  and  vases 
broken ;  lamps  saved ;  and  after  the  storm  had  spent  its  fury 
willing  hearts  and  busy  hands  were  soon  driving  stakes, 
for  we  must  have  night  meeting.  It  seemed  the  songs 
never  sounded  so  sweetly  and  the  testimonies  so  precious. 
One  man  testified  for  the  first  time  in  his  life,  that  in  an- 
swer to  a  mother's  prayers  and  a  wife's  pleadings,  during 
six  years,  he  was  finally  convicted  and  at  2  A.  M.,  he  arose 
and  prayed  God  to  forgive  his  sins  and  save  him  from 
drink." 

Bro.  J.  0.  Foster  writes  of  this  meeting:  "After  six 
weeks  in  the  tent  we  moved  to  the  chapel  for  two  weeks, 
where  a  good  work  was  done  in  establishing,  in  the  minds, 
and  hearts  of  the  people,  the  important  feature  in  this  line 
of  work — the  scriptural  basis  of  church  membership,  and 
in  accustoming  the  people  to  come  to  the  regular  place  of 
worship,  which  is  helpful  to  their  keeping  saved.  More 
than  fifty  have  been  saved,  twelve  casting  in  their  lot  with 
the  church  to  help  spread  Holiness." 

Clayton  Rogers,  Sr.,  writes  from  Rock  Hill,  Tex.,  May 
20th:  "At  White  Rock  camp-meeting  in  Dallas  County,  40 
years  ago  I  was  powerfully  converted.  I  never  have  had 
a  shadow  of  a  doubt  as  to  my  justification  at  that  time, 


102  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889 

but  have  had  an  up  and  down  time  in  my  experience. 
Three  years  ago  I  had  my  leg  broken  and  had  to  he  on  my 
back  seven  weeks.  In  that  time  I  got  hold  of  Godbey's 
book  on  sanctification  and  read  it  over  and  over.  It  re- 
moved all  my  prejudice  against  the  second  blessing  or  an 
instantaneous  work  by  faith.  The  following  summer  Geo. 
Teel  and  Dennis  Rogers,  preached  sanctification  in  this  and 
Denton  County.  I  earnestly  sought  the  blessing.  Some 
brethren  came  here  last  winter  and  held  meetings ;  my  wife 
got  sanctified,  also  my  neighbor,  and  three  weeks  ago,  I  put 
all  on  the  altar  Jesus,  and  got  great  peace  and  the  testi- 
mony that  I  am  saved  to  the  uttermost.  I  am  72  years  old." 

May  30th,  Sister  Rebecca  Potts  writes:  "I  have  been 
afflicted  with  rupture  for  many  years;  have  suffered  great 
pain  with  a  numbness  of  my  right  side,  something  like 
paralysis.  I  heard  the  teaching  of  divine  healing  and  by 
faith  I  stretched  out  my  hand,  and  touched  the  hem  of  His 
garment,  and  was  made  whole  that  moment.  I  felt  His 
healing  power  go  through  my  whole  body ;  I  went  home  and 
took  my  truss  oflf.  The  next  night  I  missed  the  street  car 
in  going  home  from  meeting,  and  had  to  walk  more  than 
two  miles  and  did  not  feel  weary.  I  am  well  today  and 
bless  the  Lord,  who  forgiveth  all  our  iniquities,  who  healeth 
all  our  diseases,  who  satisfieth  our  mouths  with  good 
things  so  our  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagles;  Psa. 
103:2,  3,  5." 

Glendora,  June  14th,  1889,  Mrs.  Etta  Washburn 
writes :  "Go  and  tell  Jesus.  When  we  remember  with  what 
confidence  the  disciples  told  Jesus  of  their  work  after  He 
sent  them  out  on  their  mission  for  souls,  how  they  told 
Jesus  of  the  storm  when  the  ship  was  tossing  in  the  waves 
and,  in  fact,  all  their  joy  and  sorrows  were  told  Him,  let 
us  too  go  and  tell  Jesus  all,  and  remember  it  is  His  all  pow- 
erful hand  that  is  guiding  our  ship.  He  who  raised  the 
dead,  He  who  lifts  the  burdens  and  wipes  the  tears  away 
from  every  eye  that  will  go  and  tell  Him  and  let  Him,  He 
who  makes  the  darkness  light  and  whispers  'Peace  be 
still,'  He  it  is  who  never  tires  of  His  loved  children  coming 
to  Him  with  all  their  joys  and  sorrows.  Oh,  weary  ones 
tossed  and  driven  in  this  world  and  at  your  wits'  end,  go 
and  tell  Jesus  and  as  you  go,  trust  Him,  remembering  all 
things  work  for  good  to  them  that  love  God.  If  you  fail 
in  this  you  will  have  no  comfort  here  and  will  forever  be  an 
out  cast ;  your  life  will  be  a  failure,  your  death  will  be  sad- 
den, and  your  eternity  a  disaster.  Go  and  tell  Jesus  and 
share  His  love  in  pardon,   sanctification,    sympathy    and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889  103 

power  and  show  to  the  world  the  blessedness  of  telling 
Jesus." 

Bro.  George  Teel  writes  from  Little  Elm,  Denton 
County,  Texas.,  July  27th:  "I  took  the  train  in  Santa  Ana, 
Cal.,  the  25th  day  of  June,  arriving  here  the  following 
Lord's  day,  10  A.  M.,  and  to  the  joy  of  my  heart,  found 
Bros.  Dennis  Rogers  and  W.  H.  Packard  with  the  new  tent 
pitched  under  a  beautiful  grove  that  looked  as  though  it 
had  been  planted  by  our  Heavenly  Father  expressly  for  the 
purpose  in  which  they  were  actually  engaged,  worshiping 
God  in  the  beauty  of  Holiness.  How  my  heart  did  rejoice 
as  I  looked  about  me  and  beheld  the  cloud  of  witnesses  to 
full  salvation;  the  result  of  meetings  held  here  by  myself 
and  others,  three  years  ago.  I  said:  'Praise  God  for  the 
goodly  number  of  men,  women  and  children  who  are  taking 
pleasure  in  reproaches  for  Jesus'  sake.'  I  felt  to  praise 
Him  again  for  permitting  me  to  return  to  Texas  to  share 
with  the  persecuted  saints  the  glorious  benefits  of  that 
gospel  which  saves  from  all  sin,  by  the  washing  of  regener- 
ation and  the  renewing  of  the  Holy  Spirit." 

Bro.  John  C.  Henderson,  writes  of  a  most  wonderful 

experience:  "My  parents  and  grand-parents  on  both  sides 
were  Christians.  I  was  brought  up  the  way  a  child  should 
go,  but  I  early  escaped  from  parental  control.  I  tried  to 
forget  the  lessons  of  my  childhood  and  went  from  bad  to 
worse  and  Oh,  how  often  my  mother  poured  out  her  soul 
in  prayer  to  God,  that  I  might  see  the  error  of  my  way. 
She  went  to  the  prayer  meetings  and  asked  them  to  pray 
for  me.  Some  of  you  will  remember  the  old  Fulton  street 
prayer-meetings  in  New  York,  where  large  numbers  went 
to  pray,  how  they  would  pray  for  those  for  whom  pray- 
ers were  requested  and  many  were  saved.  Oh,  how  many 
times  I  have  been  convicted  and  trembled  with  fear  and 
dread !  How  I  used  to  promise  to  serve  God  at  these  times 
(the  experience  of  hundreds).  I  would  not  ask  any  person 
for  light  on  this  matter.  I  thought  to  get  back  to  God  by 
my  own  help,  but  it  was  a  broken  reed  that  I  leaned  upon 
and  I  fell  back  every  time.  When  I  would  return  to  my 
parents'  home,  at  intervals,  they,  knowing  of  my  ways,  en- 
treated and  pleaded  with  me,  but  I  would  have  none  of  it. 
Thus  my  life  went  on  until  the  Fall  of  1888.  Oh,  how 
weary  I  got  of  my  way  of  life;  how  my  heart  ached;  how 
willingly  I  would  have  laid  down  and  died  that  I  might  have 
rest,  but  I  feared  the  judgment.  I  knew  I  was  already 
condemned  for  I  could  not  answer  the  accusations  of  my 
conscience.     Thus  it  was  when  the  Holiness  Band  of  work- 


104  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889 

ers  came  upon  the  scene  and  all  that  drew  me  to  them  was 
their  singing  on  the  streets  and  at  the  hall.  I  went  to  hear 
them  sing.  I  heard  them  testify  and  pray,  but  I  steeled 
my  heart  against  everything  like  that  because  I  thought  it 
was  some  new  fangled  kind  of  doctrine,  as  I  termed  it,  and 
I  wanted  none  of  it.  I  saw  some  go  up  at  different  times  to 
be  prayed  for  and  afterwards  they  would  testify  and  some 
would  hold  up  their  hands  and  give  some  sort  of  a  thing 
they  wanted  to  be  prayed  for,  and  they  were  always  sure 
to  go  up  to  the  bench  a  night  or  two  afterwards  and  get 
converted  or  sanctified.  I  began  to  listen  more  attentively 
and  one  evening  one  of  the  brethren  was  preaching  and  I 
thought  he  directed  all  remarks  to  me.  He  talked  to  me 
alone  and  I  noticed  the  rest  of  the  Band  would  speak  to  each 
other  about  me  and  they  looked  mournfully  at  me  and 
I  began  to  feel  anxious  about  myself.  I  felt  something 
was  going  to  happen  to  me  and  in  a  moment  of  time  I 
saw  they  were  paying  rent,  praying,  singing,  testifying, 
and  it  was  all  for  me.  One  brother  asked  me  to  come  up; 
I  answered  'A  more  convenient  season.'  I  went  home  and 
to  bed,  but  did  not  sleep  that  night.  I  saw  the  Band  of 
workers,  their  faces  and  forms  as  plainly  as  I  see  this 
paper,  on  which  I  am  writing,  earnestly  praying  for  me. 
The  next  evening  some  one  asked  me  to  go  to  the  seekers' 
bench  and  as  I  knelt  and  prayed  with  all  my  soud  that  God 
for  Christ's  sake  would  have  mercy  on  me  a  sinner,  prayed 
to  be  spared  and  saved  from  my  sins,  a  brother  said: 
'Don't  you  believe  He  will  forgive  if  you  ask  Him?'  I  an- 
swered: 'I  do  believe,'  and  immediately  I  received  the  wit- 
ness. I  now  know  the  Holy  Spirit  is  a  real  living  personal 
being  who  moves  on  those  that  do  the  will  of  God  and  at 
times  with  special  power.  I  was  justified  in  implicitly  be- 
lieving He  would  do  as  He  promised.  Afterwards  I  was 
sanctified  through  faith,  believing  the  atoning  blood  of 
Jesus  would  cleanse  me  from  all  sin.  The  thought  of  sin 
became  abhorrent.  I  walked  softly  and  feared  to  offend 
the  Holy  Spirit.  I  was  baptized  and  on  that  occasion  re- 
ceived again  the  witness  that  the  Lord  for  Christ's  sake 
had  saved  my  soul  from  death  and  I  wept  aloud  for  joy, 
and  would  have  willingly  died  for  Christ.  I  thank  God 
through  Jesus  Christ  with  all  my  soul,  for  all  His  goodness 
and  mercy  to  me." 

September  18th.  Notes  from  the  Cerritos  camp- 
meeting  read  like  this:  "The  Lord  is  saving  the  people; 
Bros.  Rogers  and  Morgan  are  in  charge.  Bro.  Holdridge 
assisting,  pouring  in  red  hot  shot  that  makes  sinners 
tremble.     The  saints  are  standing  like  a  stone  wall  for  God 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889  105 

and  Holiness.  No  one  is  appointed  to  do  any  thing,  no 
choir  to  do  the  singing ;  all  free  to  work  as  the  Spirit  leads. 
Good  order  and  God  has  the  glory." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes :  "Leaving  Los  Angels  Septem- 
ber 2.3rd,  our  company,  consisting  of  Bro.  E.  R.  Coffman, 
Eva  and  Florence  Wyatt,  May  Foley,  my  son  Ernest,  wife 
and  self,  found  ourselves  wending  our  way  up  along  the 
railroad;  horses,  carriages  and  all  enveloped  in  clouds  of 
dust  from  the  much  cut-up  roads  near  the  city.  The 
weather  was  exceedingly  warm  and  free  perspiriation  and 
free  dust  afforded  a  standing  topic  of  conversation.  Some- 
times there  was  a  change  of  dust  for  sand,  and  sand  for 
rocks;  so  the  monotony  was  broken.  Now  and  then  we 
were  roused  by  some  swift  coming  train  at  some  of  those 
narrow  passes  which  occur  and  even  the  colt,  Jim,  trots  up 
close  to  his  mother  for  protection.  Night-fall  brings  us 
suddenly  in  Bro.  Butler's  camp  at  Tejunga,  close  beside  the 
foot-hills  where  nestle  10  or  12  tents;  the  temporary  homes 
of  the  workers.  The  welcome  soon  made  us  forget  the 
dust,  heat  and  weariness  and  ready  for  a  good  evening 
meal.  One  of  our  number  says:  'a  good  place  for  rabbits, 
but  w^here  are  the  people?'  At  meeting  time  here  they 
came;  the  first  one  to  make  his  team  fast  to  a  stump  of  a 
tree  and  the  rest  use  the  vehicles  as  hitching  posts,  and 
string  out  and  out,  and  on  and  on,  in  a  perfect  harmony, 
(sanctify  them  that  they  all  may  be  one.)  The  result  of 
that  meeting  was  many  saved,  one  very  prominent  case  of 
healing,  a  church  organized,  a  good  meeting  rich  in  testi- 
mony from  the  newly  saved  was  enjoyed  by  us  all.  The 
next  day  we  pushed  on  and  at  night  secured  accommoda- 
tions at  a  farm  house  for  the  ladies,  good  straw  beds  with 
a  clear  sky  for  ourselves.  Reaching  Santa  Paula  the  next 
day  in  time  to  get  straw,  chairs,  lumber  and  things  in 
readiness  for  the  7  P.  M.  meeting.  Some  of  the  people  told 
us  after  we  had  become  acquainted,  they  wondered  what 
kind  of  a  wandering  gypsy  band  we  were  and  when  they 
heard  the  first  songs  they  were  in  love  with  us  before  they 
even  came  to  the  tent. 

October  21st.  Meetings  growing  in  interest.  Thirty 
professions,  some  clear  cases  of  both  experiences  and 
homes  made  very  happy.  Very  heavy  rains  the  past  two 
days  and  again  more  rain  with  hard  winds  and  good 
meetings. 

The  November  Pentecost  has  nine  testimonies  from 
Santa  Paula  people.  This  series  of  meetings  was  one  like 
several  others,  never  to  be  forgotten.  So  many  incidents 
of  interest,  as  well  as  sacrifice  connected  with  it.     People 


106  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889 

of  all  denominations,  as  well  as  sinners  and  unbelievers, 
attended,  making  good  audiences  all  the  way  through,  even 
when  it  rained  so  much  and  so  hard  the  large  tent  was  so 
wet  for  a  month,  it  could  not  be  taken  down  for  shipping. 
We  had  it  heated  by  a  stove  and  kept  up  night  meetings 
most  of  the  time  and  Bro.  Wm.  A.  Logan,  pastor  Presby- 
terian church,  opened  his  church  for  afternoon  meetings 
for  a  week,  several  of  the  members  getting  sanctified. 
Bro.  and  Sister  Waldie,  deacon  in  the  church,  and  wife,  kept 
five  of  us  in  their  home  one  week  during  the  storm.  The 
young  people  of  all  the  churches  rallied  grandly,  helping 
our  young  people  in  singing.  A  very  special  interest  in 
the  town  and  for  miles  all  around  kept  up  even  though  it 
was  very  stormy.  We  slept  and  ate  in  our  own  private 
tent  till  the  grass  grew  a  foot  high  under  the  bed  and  table 
and  did  not  have  any  evil  effects  from  it,  but  for  fear  we 
might  presume  on  the  goodness  of  God,  we  rented  a  house 
of  five  rooms  and  our  family  and  workers  moved  in  while 
the  work  of  building  the  church  house  went  on.  At  Christ- 
mas time  we  were  all  invited  out  to  Sespe  to  the  lovely 
home  of  a  Methodist  minister  for  Christmas  dinner  and 
January  31st  found  us  still  holding  the  fort,  the  roads  be- 
ing in  such  a  condition  that  it  was  not  wise  to  undertake 
to  traverse  a  region  of  country  cut  up  by  mountains,  can- 
yons, passes  and  many  streams  which  made  havoc  of  much 
of  the  road,  especially  that  winding  its  way  through  the 
narrow  defiles  and  beside  the  river  beds,  but  God  was  keep- 
ing us  and  we  hardly  knew  how.  We  were  glad  to  know 
we  were  in  the  will  and  providence  of  God  and  the  work 
was  being  established  on  the  Holiness  line. 

Bro.  and  Sister  Cannon  write:  "We  have  moved  from 
Azusa  to  Vineland,  as  some  of  the  people  seem  anxious 
to  have  a  work  done  here.  They  received  us  kindly.  The 
work  still  goes  on  at  Azusa.  A  young  brother  of  one  of 
the  sisters  converted  in  the  meetings  about  a  year  ago, 
came  and  got  sanctified  recently.  Bro.  Cannon,  writing 
from  Vineland,  calls  to  my  mind  a  very  sad  coincident  con- 
nected with  a  Holiness  meeting  held  at  that  place.  Four 
very  wicked  men,  some  of  them  claiming  to  be  infidels, 
were  interested  and  very  much  wrought  upon,  and  Mr. 
Washburn  and  myself  visited  them  and  requested  prayers 
for  them,  but  they  would  not  yield,  and  in  a  few  months 
all  were  in  eternity;  so  far  as  we  ever  knew,  unprepared. 
An  awful  thing,  having  had  the  hght  and  privilege  those 
men  had." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889  107 

BRO.    ASA    ADAMS    ON    THE    WING 

"Dear  Pentecost: — That  bundle  of  papers  came  and 
caught  me  while  on  the  wing  and  the  tidings  they  brought 
were  good.  A  great  many  things  besides  birds  are  on  the 
wing  in  this  world.  I  ofttimes  dream  of  flying  from  crag 
to  crag,  over  trees  and  a  cross  valleys  and  of  letting  gospel 
truth  fly  to  the  heart  of  some  fallen  being  whose  wings  are 
weighted  down  by  sin  too  heavy  to  carry.  One  cannot  fly 
much  when  clogged  with  sin.  My  soul  never  seemed  to 
rise  on  pinions  to  the  skies,  till  that  great  weight  of  sin 
was  unloaded.  Sin  is  so  heavy  that  when  a  sinner  dies  he 
sinks  down  to  hell — sinks  into  eternal  darkness  and  woe. 
But  when  sin  is  gone  the  soul  doth  rise  to  meet  the  spirits 
in  the  skies. 

"How  big  a  sin  will  sink  us  down?  Will  a  Httle  pride? 
Yes.  Will  envy  or  a  little  hate  or  love  of  the  world?  Oh, 
yes.  The  butterfly  with  the  tiny  golden  wings  removed, 
fails  to  rise  to  meet  the  glittering  sun  rays  in  the  skies. 
So  the  spirit  touched  with  pride  will  droop  and  fall.  O  let 
us  shake  off  every  evil  thought  and  rise  on  pinions  of  love, 
to  reach  the  rays  of  God  above. 

"I  parted  with  my  wife  and  Bro.  and  Sister  Spohn, 
July  1st,  at  10  o'clock,  at  the  depot,  for  Oregon.  The  first 
steed  that  winged  me  on  was  puffing  as  if  to  hasten  and 
he  was  faithful,  for  ere  the  sun  rose  he  had  carried  me 
over  mountain  and  desert  and  by  sunrise  had  arrived  in  the 
great  San  Joaquin  valley,  and  all  day  long  he  capered  and 
pranced  along  the  valley  until  at  night  he  landed  me  safely 
in  the  great  city  of  San  Francisco.  I  took  the  cable  cars 
and  went  to  Golden  Gate  Park,  on  the  way  looking  over  the 
city  and  I  could  see  the  smallness  of  Los  Angeles  in  com- 
parison. In  the  streets  were  a  moving  mass  of  human 
beings. 

"On  the  Fourth  I  took  wings  for  Oregon  City,  where 
I  concluded  to  spend  the  Lord's  day  at  a  camp-meeting,  at 
which  I  arrived  on  Saturday  morning.  Going  to  the 
grounds,  I  found  Bro.  T.  P.  Ferguson  there,  who  did  all  in 
his  power  to  make  me  welcome  and  comfortable.  I  was 
surprised  at  the  clearness  and  definiteness  of  the  testi- 
monies of  people  from  all  parts  of  the  country  from  10  to 
1800  miles,  and  I  thought  how  the  fire  would  go  from  that 
place  to  all  parts  of  Washington  and  Oregon  to  set  on  fire 
other  hearts.  One  brother  had  heard  of  the  experience  by 
an  old  lady  living  in  Dakota,  1800  miles  away,  and  came 
down  and  found  Bro.  Organ  and  others.  And  he  got  the 
light  and  experience  and  went  home  to  tell  what  a  dear 
Savior  he  had  found.     I  was  with  him  a  few  days  at  Port- 


108  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1889 

land.  His  name  is  David  Story,  Milton,  Dak.  Brethren, 
write  to  him. 

"How  different  are  others  who  refuse  though  it  is 
brought  right  to  them.  According  to  Scripture  some  press 
to  enter  the  kingdom.  The  meeting  was  good  in  justify- 
ing, healing  very  strong  and  clear,  and  sanctifying,  show- 
ing God  is  no  respector  of  persons.  On  I  went  to  Portland, 
arrived  Monday  noon,  looked  over  the  city  that  day  and 
went  to  the  Salvation  Army  at  night.  The  hoodlums 
seemed  determined  to  take  the  meeting,  when  the  Lord 
moved  me  to  help  those  people  keep  the  banner  aloft.  I 
went  to  the  hotel  feeling  the  meeting  was  a  failure  and 
asking  God  to  help  the  Army.  To  show  how  little  I  knew 
about  the  failure,  the  next  night  I  went  back  and  nearly 
the  first  man  to  speak  was  a  bright  looking  fellow  that 
was  justified  the  night  before  clear  and  good,  so  I  praised 
the  Lord  and  took  courage. 

"On  I  went  up  the  Columbia  river,  to  Arlington,  drop- 
ping sparks  of  fire  all  the  way  to  every  heart  I  could  get 
at.  One  old  man  began  by  denying  all  things  pertaining 
to  everlasting  life;  in  fifteen  minutes  he  was  weeping  and 
bewailng  his  sins.  O,  what  a  cloak  of  deceit  covers  men's 
hearts!  Break  through  and  you  will  find  the  heart  bleed- 
ing for  salvation. 

"At  Arlington  I  hunted  up  the  M.  E.  preacher;  he  was 
discouraged,  had  once  been  sanctified  but  lost  it.  We  went 
to  work  and  ere  long  he  gave  up,  put  all  on  the  altar  and 
claimed  the  blessing.  How  willing  God  is  to  take  us  back. 
His  mother  also  wanted  to  get  back,  and  we  had  a  good 
time  right  in  the  midst  of  a  wicked  people,  spread  a  table 
in  the  midst  of  our  enemies.  My  next  wings  was  the 
stage,  which  flew  very  slowly  over  hills  and  through  dust, 
past  squatter's  shanties  and  wire  fences  in  the  burning 
sun.  But  the  people  are  coming  all  the  time  and  the  coun- 
try is  filling  up  under  very  discouraging  circumstances. 

"On  I  went,  finding  here  and  there  a  backslider,  giving 
a  Pentecost  here  and  there  which  the  ever-thoughful 
Spohn  had  slipped  into  my  satchel  as  a  messenger  of  truth. 
Those  two  young  men  that  are  giving  their  life  and  time 
to  the  Pentecost  are  doing  more  preaching  than  those  in 
the  field.  The  paper  goes  into  the  homes  and  by  the  fire- 
sides of  many  who  could  not  be  reached  any  other  way.  I 
can  talk  but  a  few  minutes,  but  leave  the  paper  and  it  talks 
while  we  are  gone.  I  arrived  at  my  destination  at  last. 
Lord's  day  I  went  to  a  small  town  called  Lone  Rock,  heard 
the  gospel,  got  a  chance  to  testify,  made  an  appointment 
for  next  Lord's  day,  July  21.  If  the  Lord  will  I  shall  raise 
the  standard  of  Holiness. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  109 

1890 

Chino,  February  7th.  Miss  Annie  Rye  says:  "For  the 
glory  of  God  I  would  like  to  give  my  testimony  to  sanctifi- 
cation  and  bodily  healing.  I  was  sanctified  in  Ontario, 
Cal,  September  16th,  1888,  after  which  I  believed  the  Lord 
was  able  to  heal  the  body,  but  had  not  the  faith  to  claim 
the  blessing.  I  had  been  afflicted  with  asthma  for  25 
years,  first  in  my  own  country,  Norway,  then  in  different 
places  east  of  the  Rockies,  lastly  in  California.  I  tried 
various  remedies  to  no  avail.  Last  Spring  I  was  getting 
worse,  so  that  I  could  neither  eat  nor  sleep  as  formerly,  but 
seemed  to  be  losing  ground.  I  was  advised  to  go  to  Long 
Beach  camp-meeting,  hoping  thereby  to  improve  my  health 
but  received  no  benefit.  After  hearing  Miss  Annie  Lane 
testify  in  regard  to  divine  healing,  I  had  an  interview  with 
her  and  her  father,  and  during  prayer  felt  the  healing  power. 
The  first  night  after,  I  slept  well,  but  my  faith  began  to 
waver,  as  I  knew  the  work  by  which  I  earned  my  living  was 
not  beneficial  to  my  health.  On  leaving  Long  Beach  I 
went  to  the  Downey  camp-meeting.  During  my  stay  there 
my  faith  grew  stronger  and  on  August  26th,  Bro.  Lane 
and  family  prayed  with  me,  annointing  with  oil,  when  the 
healing  power  came  and  the  Holy  Spirit  was  manifested  to 
me  as  never  before;  I  can  never  forget  that  day  while 
memory  lasts.  Since  that  time  my  faith  has  not  wavered 
and  my  health  has  continued  good,  although  I  continue  in 
the  same  work  and  a  part  of  the  time  had  additional  labor, 
owing  to  sickness  in  the  family. 

"I  am  now  rejoicing  in  a  free,  full  and  present  salva- 
tion. Oh,  how  precious  to  trust  the  Lord  for  all  we  need, 
body  as  well  as  soul,  saved  and  sanctified  through  Jesus' 
blood." 

Mollie  Loper,  from  Norwalk,  March  3rd,  testifies: 

"I  know  I  am  but  a  feeble  light, 
Yet  high  upon  the  mountain 
Jesus  keeps  and  sanctifies. 
And  I'm  drinking  at  the  fountain." 

Bro.  George  Quinan  writes:  "A  short  time  since  a 
Christian  professor  urged  me  not  to  say  any  more  in  my 
preaching  upon  divine  healing;  another  brother  wrote  re- 
questing me  to  avoid  hallelujahs  in  my  articles.  Both 
meant  well,  but  were  advising  me  up  to  the  light  they  had. 
One  did  not  know  Jesus  as  a  Healer  of  the  body  and  the 
other  did  not  have  the  hallelujah  experience,  and  the 
trouble  with  me  is  I  have  both.  God  alone  knows  that 
when  His  child  has  this  artesian  well  of  perfect  love  spring- 


no  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890 

ing  up  within  him,  you  might  as  well  try  to  make  water 
run  up  hill,  as  to  try  to  make  him  keep  silent.  Twenty- 
five  years  after  Jesus  ascended  on  high,  St.  James,  moved 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  said,  "Is  any  sick  among  you,  let  him 
call  for  the  elders  of  the  church  and  let  them  pray  over 
him,  anointing  him  with  oil  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  and  the 
prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  and  the  Lord  shall  raise 
him  up,  and  if  he  hath  committeed  sins  they  shall  be  for- 
given him.'  James  5:14-15.  The  oil  here  is  a  symbol  of 
the  Holy  Spirit  and  is  not  used  as  an  agent  to  heal.  It  is 
not  the  oil  that  heals,  but  the  Lord  Himself.  James  here 
speaks  of  the  ordinance  of  bodily  healing,  an  ordinance  not 
generally  observed  by  any  but  the  sanctified  people.  Those 
who  enjoy  its  blessings  have  for  the  foundation  of  their 
faith,  the  word  of  God,  which  clearly  shows  that  the  heal- 
ing of  sickness  is  provided  for  in  the  atonement.  We  know 
the  doctrine  is  not  equal  in  importance  to  the  doctrine  of 
justification  by  faith,  or  sanctification  by  faith,  because 
these  are  essential  to  salvation,  while  bodily  healing  is  not, 
but  as  physical  disease  came  through  'the  fall',  the  same 
as  sin,  so  Christ's  atonement  takes  away  both  bv  faith. 
Matt.  8:16,  says  of  Christ  that  'He  healed  all  that  were 
sick';  again  in  Luke  9:11,  'He  healed  them  that  had  need 
of  healing.'  When  He  sent  His  disciples  He  gave  them 
power  to  'Heal  all  manner  of  diseases.'  Matt.  10:18;  Mark 
3:14-15;  Luke  9:2,  'And  they  departed  and  went  through 
the  towns  preaching  the  gospel  and  healing  everywhere.' 
Luke  9:6,  'And  they  cast  out  many  devils  and  annointed 
with  oil  many  that  were  sick  and  healed  them.'  Mark  6:13. 
This  shows  us  that  the  command  given  through  James  was 
carried  out  by  the  apostles  and  is  the  command  any  less 
urgent  today?  Christ  said,  'Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone, 
but  for  them  also  which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their 
word,'  John  17:20.  Now  the  question  is,  can  you  believe  on 
Christ  through  the  word  of  James?  If  you  can,  Jesus,  the 
true  Elder  who  annoints  with  the  Holy  Ghost  prayed  for 
you  in  John  17:20  and  if  you  are  diseased  in  body,  no  mat- 
ter how  deep  seated  the  disease  nor  of  how  long  standing 
— 'For  He  healeth  all  diseases'  praise  His  name!  Then 
you  come  under  the  head  'Is  any  sick.'  You  say  not  every 
body  is  healed.  Yes,  that  is  true,  but  'The  prayer  of 
faith  shall  save  the  sick.'  Sometimes  advocates  of  divine 
healing  tell  us  that  the  sick  must  have  faith.  They  are  apt 
to  roll  the  whole  burden  on  the  sick  for  those  praying.  We 
have  an  example  of  this  in  Mark  2:5,  'When  Jesus  saw 
their  faith  He  said  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,  son,  thy  sins 
be  forgiven  thee,  and  then  healed  him.  You  see  he  had  his 
sins  forgiven  and  his  body  healed  through  faith  of  others. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  111 

Not  but  the  man  was  willing  ('for  if  there  be  first  a  willing 
mind  it  is  accepted  according  to  that  a  man  hath,  and  not 
according  to  that  he  hath  not')  else  he  would  not  let  them 
carry  him  to  Jesus,  but  it  was  their  faith  that  Jesus  hon- 
ored. The  sick  from  the  very  nature  of  their  condition 
are  helpless  mentally,  physically  and  often  spiritually,  and 
for  this  very  reason  they  comply  with  the  command  given 
in  James  and  send  for  the  Elders  to  come  and  help  the 
helpless  with  their  faith  and  prayers.  The  commission 
that  Jesus  left  was  to  all  believers:  They  shall  lay  hands 
on  the  sick  and  they  shall  recover':  Mark  16:18.  So  when 
we  are  called  to  the  bedside  of  some  poor  sick  soul  do  not 
wear  him  out  telling  him  it  is  his  faith  that  must  raise  him 
up,  but  exercise  the  gift  within  you  and  the  Lord  shall 
raise  them  up.  If  you  have  not  faith  do  not  add  to  his 
burdens  by  condemning  them,  but  pray  the  blessing  of  God 
on  his  soul  and  leave  him  rejoicing  in  the  Lord  anyway." 

Sister  Ida  Lehman  testifies:  "I  took  a  cold  which  set- 
tled on  my  lungs,  which  I  at  first  neglected.  On  Tuesday 
I  suddenly  had  terrible  pain,  which  made  breathing  diffi- 
cult and  suffering  was  great.  I  had  to  go  to  bed,  but  never 
doubted  for  one  moment  God  would  heal  me,  but  trusted  in 
His  promise  and  felt  happy  all  the  time.  Bros.  Parker  and 
Crabb  came  to  annoint  and  pray  for  me.  I  felt  the  healing 
power  of  the  merciful  God  in  my  body;  I  felt  well,  but 
weak.  My  heart  and  mouth  were  filled  with  praises  and 
songs  to  my  blessed  Healer.  He  is  the  Lord  who  changes 
not.     According  to  thy  faith  shall  it  be  done  unto  you." 

Richard  M.  Singleton,  of  Chester,  Pa.,  in  speaking  of 
his  healing  says:  "How  we  should  praise  God  for  His  ten- 
der and  searching  love.  He  is  in  everything  we  see  and 
the  very  breath  we  draw  is  a  mark  of  His  love.  He  gives 
us  a  foundation  for  a  faith  that  not  only  takes  hold  of  the 
promises  of  forgiveness  of  sins,  but  that  we  can  know  that 
like  the  walls  of  Jerico,  sin,  disease  and  all  impurities  of 
the  soul  and  body  shall  fall  from  us,  I  am  but  a  child  in 
the  service  of  God,  not  two  years  old,  but  He  has  certainly 
been  good  to  me.  He  has  saved  my  soul  from  sin  and 
healed  my  body  when  the  doctors  said  I  must  die.  I  was 
suffering  with  consumption  of  the  bowels,  and  three  of  our 
best  physicians  told  men  I  could  not  be  cured,  but  praise 
our  God,  He  gave  me  a  prescription  without  money  or 
price.  In  His  blessed  word  He  brought  me  to  see  the 
promise  He  made  me  in  James  5:14.  This  disease  had 
been  carrying  me  away  for  about  four  years,  but  when 
God  bid  it  depart  it  went  away  as  quick  as  thought,  al- 
most two  years  ago.  I  am  a  saved  man  today,  and  no 
disease  of  any  kind  has  been  able  to  touch  me  since." 


112  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890 

Committee  Report — The  Committee  appointed  by  the 
Association  to  revise  the  rules  and  prepare  something  for 
adoption  by  the  Association  suitable  for  publication  and 
general  distribution,  has  this  to  say  here  and  now:  "We 
have  had  three  meetings,  or  one  meeting  occupying  parts 
of  three  days,  and  find  the  work  assigned  us  more  arduous 
than  was  at  first  supposed  and  of  great  importance  to  the 
Holiness  work  at  large.  This  line  of  Holiness  Church 
work  in  which  we  are  engaged  commenced  a  mere  speck  a 
few  years  ago,  and  as  some  thought,  an  experiment,  but  has 
spread  and  developed  to  such  an  extent  that  its  proportions 
demand  more  comprehensive  plans  and  provisions  than 
have  heretofore  been  provided.  Already  this  work  is 
planted  in  Oregon,  Texas,  Kansas,  Indiana  and  Illinois  and 
is  spreading  more  rapidly  all  the  time.  Calls  come  from 
new  fields  more  than  can  be  met.  Something  broad  enough 
to  cover  the  apparent  possibilities  of  the  future  is  neces- 
sary now;  something  that  conserve,  settle,  spread  and  de- 
velop until  we  stand  in  solid  phalanx  from  Maine  to  Cali- 
fornia, and  from  the  already  ripe  golden  fields  of  the  Sunny 
South  to  the  far  regions  of  the  North.  In  every  quarter  of 
this  great  Republic  we  must  feel  the  responsibility  upon 
us  of  lifting  the  standard.  It  is  a  work  we  must  all  be 
engaged  in,  all  interested  for  and  all  earnest  about,  and  in 
which  we  stand  as  one. 

"Now,  in  order  to  enable  us  to  present  our  report  for 
final  action  at  the  annual  meeting  at  Downey,  in  August, 
we  desire  that  each  church  authorize  at  least  one  of  its 
members  to  meet  with  us  during  the  Monrovia  camp-meet- 
ing in  April,  and  assist  us  in  this  Committee  work." 

JAMES  W.  SWING, 

JAMES    F.    WASHBURN, 

A.  M.  FOSTER, 

JOEL   SPOHN, 

Majority  of  Committee. 

An  incident  in  Life  by  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  Pomona,  Cal. 

"About  the  year  1842  there  lived  in  Lewis  County, 
State  of  New  York,  Matilda  Stanton,  a  poor  girl,  who  was 
sent  to  the  County  Poor-house.  Meetings  were  held  at 
the  house  and  Miss  Stanton  professed  to  become  a  child 
of  God.  Soon  the  inmates  of  the  house  began  to  tease 
and  torment  her  on  account  of  her  peity.  One  day  at  the 
dinner  table  much  of  the  conversation  had  been  directed 
against  her  to  afflict  her.  She  arose  from  the  table  be- 
fore the  others,  stepped  toward  and  opened  the  hall  door 
and  fell  back  apparently  senseless.  The  matron  of  the 
house  had  a  doctor  called,  who  pronounced  her  dead,  but 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  113 

Mrs.  Rich,  the  matron,  refused  to  let  her  be  buried,  not 
being  satisfied  that  she  was  dead.  Watchers  were  ap- 
pointed day  and  night.  On  the  afternoon  of  the  9th  day 
to  an  hour  (just  after  dinner)  the  fingers  began  to  move 
shghtly  and  Matilda  Stanton  revived  and  began  to  talk. 
She  said  that  Jesus  had  come  and  taken  her  in  His  arms 
and  took  her  to  Heaven,  introduced  her  to  His  mother  and 
then  took  her  in  His  arms  and  carried  her  to  where  she 
saw  an  awful  gulf  with  waves  of  blackness  roll  up  and  up 
until  they  came  to  the  top  of  the  gulf  and  then  rolled  back 
on  themselves  again.  She  asked  what  it  meant.  He  told 
her  it  was  the  abode  of  the  lost  or  bad  people.  The 
matron  said:  'How  did  you  get  back?'  Jesus  took  me  in 
His  arms  and  placed  me  right  in  the  door'  said  the  girl. 
'But  were  you  not  hungry?'  said  Mrs.  Rich.  'Why,  did  I 
not  have  my  dinner  about  15  minutes  ago?'  said  Miss 
Stanton. 

"Such  are  well  attested  facts.  An  old  lady  now  living 
in  Los  Angeles  lived  on  a  farm  next  to  the  County-house 
and  passed  in  and  out  frequently  during  the  nine  days 
that  Miss  Stanton  lay  unconscious.  I  suppose  Jesus  gave 
the  young  soul  the  vision  to  keep  her  from  backsliding  and 
to  reprove  her  wicked  associates." 

"In  loving  remembrance  of  my  mother,  Mrs.  Cornelia 
Ann  Clark,  born  April,  1805,  died  January  27,  1887, 
by  James  H.  Clark.  'As  one  whom  His  mother 
eomforteth  so  will  I  comfort  you?'  Isa.  66:13.  Thank 
God  some  of  us  have  had  an  old-fashioned  mother. 
Not  a  woman  of  the  period,  enameled  and  painted, 
with  her  curls  and  bustles,  tinkling  ornaments  about 
their  feet,  their  cauls,  round  tires  like  the  moon,  chains, 
bracelets,  mufflers,  head  bands,  ear-rings,  rings  and  nose 
jewels,  the  wimples  and  crisping  pins,  whose  white  jeweled 
hands  never  felt  the  clasp  of  baby  fingers;  but  a  dear  old- 
fashioned  mother  with  eyes  in  whose  clear  depths  the  love- 
light  shone,  and  brown  hair,  just  threaded  with  silver  lying 
smooth  upon  her  faded  cheek.  Those  dear  hands,  worn 
with  toil,  gently  guided  our  tottering  steps  in  childhood, 
smoothed  our  pillow  and  faithfully  watched  the  long 
weary  night  hours  in  sickness,  even  reaching  out  to  us  in 
yearning  tenderness  when  her  sweet  spirit  was  baptized 
in  the  pearly  spray  of  a  river.  Blessed  is  the  memory  of 
an  old-fashioned  mother.  It  floats  to  us  now  like  the 
beautiful  perfume  from  some  wooded  blossoms.  The 
music  of  other  voices  may  be  lost,  but  the  entrancing 
memory  of  hers  will  echo  in  our  souls  forever.  Other 
faces  may  fade  away  and  be  forgotten,  but  hers  will  shine 


114  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1890 

on  until  the  light  from  Heaven's  portals  will  glorify  their 
own.  When  in  the  busy  life  our  thoughts  wander  back  to 
the  old  homestead  and  in  spirit  cross  the  well-worn  thresh- 
hold,  I  stand  once  more  in  the  room  so  hallowed  by  her 
presence,  how  the  feeling  of  childish  innocence  and  de- 
pendence comes  over  us,  and  we  kneel  down  in  the  molten 
sunshine  streaming  through  the  open  windows,  just  where 
long  years  ago  we  knelt  by  our  mother's  knee,  lisping  'Our 
Father.'  How  many  times  when  the  tempter  lured  us  on, 
has  the  memory  of  those  sacred  hours,  and  mother's 
words,  her  faith  and  her  prayers,  saved  us  from  plunging 
into  the  deep  abyss  of  sin.  Years  have  piled  great  drifts 
between  her  and  us,  but  they  have  not  hidden  from  our 
sight  the  glory  of  her  pure  unselfish  love;  she  loved  even 
unto  death,  and  now  'She  rests  from  her  labors  and  her 
works  do  follow  her.'  " 

A  report  from  J.  W.  Swing,  (President),  of  the  serai- 
annual  business  and  camp-meeting  held  at  Monrovia  com- 
mencing April  30,  was  that  it  was  the  most  largely  at- 
tended of  any  semi-annual  meeting  yet  held,  reminding 
many  of  the  annual  meeting  at  Downey.  God's  presence 
and  power  were  wonderfully  manifested  in  His  saints  and 
the  spirit  of  harmony  and  love  prevailed.  Nineteen  names 
were  dropped  from  the  roll,  some  for  being  backslidden, 
some  at  their  own  request  and  others  for  being  out  of 
harmony  with  the  movement,  but  God  saw  fit  to  balance 
the  sheet,  and  we  were  enabled  to  recognize  nineteen  oth- 
ers as  being  united  with  us  in  holy  fellowship.  Quite  a 
number  have  been  transplanted  by  the  Lord  Jesus  into  the 
Church  above. 

One  noted  feature  in  the  meeting  was  the  coming  to 
the  front  of  new  preachers  and  workers,  which  adds  new 
hope  for  the  future,  of  the  work  of  Holiness.  The  people 
of  Monrovia  were  respectful  to  the  Association  and  good 
order  prevailed  in  the  meetings,  which  speaks  well  for  the 
place. 

April  17th.  Ernest  Washburn  reports  from  Santa 
Paula  of  C.  W.  Young  being  killed  in  an  explosion  in  the 
oil  tunnel.  He  was  converted  and  sanctified  in  the  tent 
meeting  there  the  year  before.  Ever  since  he  has  lived  a 
consistent  Christian  life,  often  singing  or  whistling  the 
songs  he  loved  so  well.  The  last  time  he  was  seen  by  his 
family  he  was  unusually  happy.  The  morning  of  the  day 
of  his  death  he  was  singing  nearly  all  the  time.  Tell  it  to 
Jesus,'  his  favorite  song.  At  four  o'clock  the  explosion 
occurred,  and  he  instantly  went  where  his  songs  will  never 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  115 

be  hushed  by  pain  or  sadness.  He  left  a  wife  and  two 
little  girls,  age  5  and  7,  who  mourn  for  him.  He  attended 
the  Holiness  Church,  of  which  he  was  a  member,  three 
times  on  the  Sunday  before  his  death,  and  testified  twice. 

'And  when  the  strife  is  over 

And  hushed  the  solemn  knell, 
Within  the  gates  around  the  throne 
'Tis  with  the  righteous  well.'  " 

May  22nd.  Bro.  Asa  Adams  writes:  *'It  is  Lord's  day 
in  a  little  board  cabin.  It  storms;  cold  winds  blow  among 
the  rocks  on  the  Snake  River  near  where  it  empties  into 
the  great  Columbia.  It  is  a  lonely,  dreary  place,  no  asso- 
ciates but  cowboys,  horses  and  cattle.  This  is  where  your 
humble  servant  is  at  present  writing.  Last  night  I  asked 
the  boys  if  we  could  have  prayers.  They  said:  Tray  all 
you  want  to,'  so  I  prayed  after  reading  aloud  the  14th 
chapter  of  John.  I  have  found  only  one  professing  to  be 
saved.  One  said,  'I  ought  to  be  saved.'  The  people  go  to 
all  the  meetings  and  all  the  dances  within  ten  miles.  There 
is  a  work  of  Holiness  going  on  through  this  country,  but 
the  work  that  the  Southern  California  people  are  doing  is 
more  settled  and  to  my  understanding  is  far  in  advance  of 
all  I  have  seen  in  the  North.  Let  us  move  on;  the  leaven 
is  working.  To  those  on  Fourth  street,  with  whom  I  am 
more  intimately  connected,  I  would  say,  push  the  battle  to 
the  front;  nothing  can  defeat  God's  work  but  God's  people. 

*'My  testimony  is,  now  and  here,  with  one  Indian  and 
three  white  men,  amid  rocks  and  hills,  I  realize  the  pres- 
ence of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  my  heart.  Let  us  abide 
in  the  truth  and  be  faithful." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes  May  22nd:  "We  attended  our 
home  church  at  Azusa  the  last  time  here  and  we  started 
out  on  a  round  to  see,  as  Paul  and  Barnabas  did,  how  they 
do.  We  find  the  church  advancing  and  reaping  the  bene- 
fit of  systematizing  their  calls  and  support  of  pastors  and 
doing  business  in  general.  Next  day  wife  and  I  drove  over 
the  rocky  roads  10  or  12  miles  to  Monrovia;  met  the 
church  with  a  goodly  number  of  other  Christian  friends 
and  outside  people.  Saturday  was  called  upon  to  legally 
unite  a  young  friend  of  ours  and  his  chosen  one  in  Holy 
wedlock  at  Covina.  Next  morning,  back  to  Monrovia 
again  to  meet  with  the  saints  at  10  A.  M.,  2:30  and  7:30 
P.  M.  Tuesday,  with  our  son  Ernest  with  us,  we  set  out 
for  Santa  Paula,  stopping  over  night  with  our  friends,  E. 
R.  Coffman  and  family;  a  good  visit  and  time  of  family 
worship,  one  joining  in  so  young  you  can  hardly  under- 


116  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890 

stand  what  she  is  saying  and  yet  recognizing  the  words 
'God  bless  papa,  mama,  unka  Foss,  auntie  May'  (meaning 
wife  and  I) ;  it  reaches  my  heart  and  I  believe  God's 
throne. 

"Los  Angeles  at  11  A.  M.,  we  find  Sister  Quarels  at 
her  home  sick.  After  praying,  she  is  much  helped  and  we 
move  on  to  Bro.  Boyers,  where  we  were  entertained  and 
met  with  the  East  Los  Angeles  Holiness  Church  at  night. 
The  next  day  was  pleasantly  cool  and  we  had  our  dinner 
near  San  Fernando  at  a  fine  artesian  flow  of  water  by  the 
roadside.  At  night  camped  under  a  large  cotton  wood 
tree,  six  miles  beyond  Newhall,  on  the  banks  of  the  Santa 
Clara  river.  Next  day  driving  into  Santa  Paula,  where  no 
time  was  lost  making  us  feel  we  were  at  home  among  old- 
time  friends.  Met  with  them  in  their  chapel  and  realized 
God  was  with  them  in  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and 
Power.  Had  three  services  with  them  on  Lord's  day, 
business  meeting  Monday  night,  another  good  spiritual 
meeting  Tuesday  night.  Here  is  an  instance  where  God 
has  raised  up  a  timid  young  girl,  Miss  Nora  Crum,  who  is 
recorder  and  chiefly  leads  the  singing  and  is  an  example 
of  purity,  power  and  piety  and  is  much  the  stay  of  the 
work.  Bro.  Titcombe,  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  who,  when  he  first  heard  a  Bible  reading  at  the 
camp-meeting  the  year  before  on  sin,  felt  he  could  not  ac- 
cept it  as  the  truth  until  with  Bible  in  hand  we  sat  by  his 
side  until  about  12  o'clock  at  mid-night  and  he  was  thor- 
oughly convinced,  convicted  and  got  justified,  afterward 
sanctified  and  is  a  stand-by,  helping  with  his  presence  and 
money.  (He  afterward  united  with  the  Hohness  Church 
and  lived  a  consistent  life  until  God  called  him  home  to 
Heaven.) 

"Leaving  Santa  Paula  we  journeyed  on  to  New  Jeru- 
salem, where  we  stopped  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Joy  and  met 
the  saints  at  their  regular  night  meeting  in  the  school- 
house.  God  is  blessing  their  eff'orts  at  that  place.  We 
had  hopes  to  follow  the  Coast-line  up  the  coast  from 
Ventura,  but  finding  high  tide  we  took  the  mountain  way 
over  Casitas  Pass,  a  very  winding,  rugged  way.  After 
traveling  a  long  time  we  would  look  back  and  apparently 
had  gone  but  a  short  distance,  but  like  the  spiritual  way, 
we  were  mounting  upward  and  nearing  our  destination 
and  though  rough  and  rugged  by  the  way,  all  is  clear  in 
the  way,  but  difficulties  must  be  met.  Sometimes  we 
found  it  necessary  to  put  on  the  brakes  as  well  as  to  push 
into  the  collar.  By  determination  and  keeping  at  it  we 
at  last  hove  in  sight  of  the  beautiful  and  fertile  valley  of 
Carpenteria  and  received  a  warm  welcome  at  the  home  of 


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Bro.  and  Sister  Wride,  to  share  their  hospitahties.  Next 
day  was  spent  in  visiting  three  families.  Sunday  held 
services  at  the  chapel,  morning  and  evening.  Monday,  on 
to  Santa  Barbara,  where  we  had  two  night  meetings. 
Found  Bro.  Perky  sick  and  alone.  After  comforting  him 
we  went  to  the  hospital  to  see  Bro.  Irey,  who  was  sick 
with  typhoid  fever.  We  felt  as  we  prayed  with  him  it  was 
our  last  effort,  and  God  took  him  from  his  sufferings  in 
a  few  days,  to  His  blessed  home  of  rest.  He  was  a  faith- 
ful helper  at  Santa  Paula,  but  God  knows  best,  we  say, 
while  sometimes  we  are  left  to  wonder. 

"Spent  a  profitable  Sunday  at  the  services  and  Mon- 
day 8:30  we  started  for  the  Queen  City  Apiary,  in  the 
mountains,  on  the  clear  waters  of  the  Santa  Ynez  river. 
In  this  vicinity  a  young  man  named  Moore  was  supposed 
to  have  been  drowned.  He  was  found  lying  face  down- 
ward in  a  small  pool  of  water;  supposed  to  have  been 
drinking.  A  very  sad  case.  Possessed  of  wealth,  early 
wedded,  youthful  dissipation,  family  trouble,  separation, 
sudden  and  tragic  end.  At  3:30  reached  the  Apiary,  hav- 
ing traveled  over  a  most  beautiful  and  picturesque  moun- 
tain grade,  the  view  thereby  afforded  of  valley,  mountains, 
old  ocean  with  her  steamers,  sail  boats  and  the  City  of 
Santa  Barbara,  all  at  once  seems  to  stand  out  before  you 
as  you  suddenly  wind  around  some  point  and  face  about, 
without  realizing  the  fact  until  the  combined  works  of  God 
and  His  creature  man  appear  so  grandly  before  us. 

"We  found  our  dear  boy  Monta,  in  the  honey  house 
extracting  the  honey  from  the  comb,  of  course,  very  glad 
to  see  us.  Ere  I  had  unhitched  the  team,  a  gatherer  of  the 
sweet,  made  me  a  passing  call,  just  stopping  under  my  left 
eye.  We  pitched  our  tent  under  a  large  oak,  where  we  had 
access  to  all  we  needed  about  the  ranch  home.  After 
spending  several  days  in  camp  and  enjoying  the  refresh- 
ing wade  in  this,  the  most  beautiful  river  I  have  ever  seen 
in  California,  and  the  visits  to  Camp  Comfort,  where  sev- 
eral were  taking  much  of  that  suggested  by  its  name,  we 
felt  we  must  hasten  over  to  the  mountains  back  to  Santa 
Barbara.  After  visiting  friends  there,  we  moved  on, 
reaching  Ojai,  at  4:30  P.  M.,  very  tired.  Stayed  with  Bro. 
and  Sister  Jones  and  daughter,  where  we  had  a  good  meet- 
ing, several  neighbors  attending.  Dr.  Robert  Cauch  has 
been  faithful  as  a  minister  to  them.  Here  are  the  famous 
Matillajah  Springs,  of  health-giving  fame. 

"We  stirred  them  up  all  along  the  line  for  the  Downey 
camp-meeting  and  about  the  Pentecost." 

A  few  lines  of  interest  from  Bro.  Joe  Logsden,  of 
San  Jacinto:     "Two  weeks  ago  I  started  to  Mount  Serri- 


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atte,  stopped  that  night  at  Bro.  Briggs;  found  them  saved 
and  also  Bro.  Jackson,  who  was  anointed  for  healing  last 
winter.  Next  day  stopped  in  Temecula,  which  has  the 
name  of  being  the  worst  town  in  San  Diego  County.  Read 
God's  word  and  had  street  meeting.  People  came  out 
of  their  places  of  business  to  see  what  was  going  on. 
Some  never  heard  of  a  street  meeting  before.  Gave  an 
old  man  a  Pentecost.  Passed  on  through  a  quiet  settle- 
ment, met  several  children,  gave  them  each  a  pentecost; 
held  meetings  that  night  at  the  school  house  and  Sunday 
night  at  Keys  Canyon." 

The  eleventh  annual  camp-meeting  of  the  Southern 
California  and  Arizona  Holiness  Association  held  on  their 
grounds  (Central  Park)  beginning  Friday  night,  August 
8th.  Officers  elected:  President,  J.  W.  Swing;  Vice-Presi- 
dent, J.  F.  Washburn;  Recorder,  J.  H.  Clark;  Treasurer, 
George  Butler;  Directors:  James  Butler,  Frank  Teel,  S.  D. 
White,  J.  H.  Wyatt,  Joel  Spohn,  J.  E.  Greening,  G.  V.  D. 
Brand  and  R.  Cauch. 

By  Tuesday  more  than  100  tents  were  pitched  and  the 
business  meeting  opened  at  10  A.  M.,  with  good  attendance, 
considering  the  usual  rush  of  work,  especially  in  fruit  this 
year.  Free-will  offerings  came  to  procure  a  new  tent 
in  place  of  one  of  the  30x40  working  tents. 

The  President  gave  the  names  of  21  persons  who  had 
died  saved,  during  the  year.  Also  places  where  new  churches 
had  been  organized  and  one  chapel  built.  A  free-will  offer- 
ing of  $40  for  Pentecost,  all  agreeing  that  the  Pentecost  is 
an  important  factor  in  the  spreading  of  and  establishing 
the  work.  As  a  whole  it  was  the  best  business  session 
ever  held;  a  general  solidity  and  depth  to  the  work  mani- 
fested that  we  never  experienced  before.  The  attendance 
was  large,  spiritual  interest  good,  order  and  attention  by 
outsiders,  good.  A  number  of  visiting  brothers  and  sisters 
present  and  contributed  to  the  interest  of  the  meeting. 
There  was  no  conflict  on  the  doctrine  and  teaching  of 
sanctification  as  a  second  work  of  grace,  received  by  faith, 
and  as  a  necessity  in  preparation  for  life,  death  and 
Heaven.  Sunday,  17th,  was  a  solid  day  of  praise,  prayer, 
testimonies,  exhortations  and  preaching  from  6  A.  M.  un- 
til 10  P.  M.  Hardened  sinners  were  awed  into  silence. 
The  large  tent  was  crowded  to  its  utmost  capacity  and 
hundreds  of  people  on  the  outside.  On  Monday  many 
were  healed.  One  sister,  who  had  not  been  able  to  speak 
above  a  whisper  for  eleven  months,  had  her  voice  suddenly 
restored  and  shouted  the  praise  of  God.  (This  was  Sister 
Nimo,  of  Balsa.)     A  little  five-year-old  boy  was  anointed 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  119 

and  prayed  over  for  healing  of  a  rupture,  and  he  was  so 
sure  that  he  was  healed  that  he  went  quickly  to  his  tent 
and  took  off  his  truss,  telling  his  mother  he  was  healed  and 
did  not  need  it  any  more.  He  was  so  rejoiced  that  he  ran 
and  skipped  and  jumped.  He  seemed  so  delighted  to  be 
able  to  play  Hke  other  boys.  His  mother  cautioned  him 
to  be  careful,  but  he  replied,  "Why,  mother,  I  am  well!" 
Sinners  marvelled  at  these  wonderful  works  of  our  God. 
One  backslider  was  so  convicted  at  hearing  the  sister  speak 
whose  voice  was  restored,  that  he  knelt  down  there  and 
repented,  and  was  freely  forgiven.  We  rejoiced  more  over 
that  than  all  those  who  were  healed  physically. 

During  the  rest  of  the  meeting  the  tide  seemed  to  be 
up  to  the  bank  and  overflowing;  closing  out  with  the 
grandest  victories.  Some  came  more  than  a  hundred 
miles  in  wagons.  Of  course  they  were  more  than  paid. 
A  brother  said  he  could  not  tell  all  his  experience,  it  was 
50  years  long  and  1000  miles  wide.  A  sister  said  she  was 
torn  away  from  the  Holiness  meetings  and  placed  out  in 
the  hills  of  San  Diego  County,  where  there  was  no  religi- 
ous services.  She  felt  she  could  not  live  that  way  long, 
and  by  the  help  of  God,  started  a  meeting.  Two  young 
men  were  converted  and  soon  after  sanctified;  then  11 
more  were  converted  and  so  the  work  went  on  until  a  Holi- 
ness Church  was  established.  This  required  no  little  ef- 
fort. She  said  she  did  not  claim  to  be  a  preacher,  but  took 
her  Bible  and  held  up  a  standard  for  the  people.  She 
walked  up  and  down  and  over  the  rough  hills  and  through 
the  valleys,  visited,  read  the  Bible,  talked  and  prayed  with 
the  people,  and  God  wonderfully  used  her  to  His  glory. 

H.  Holdridge  writes:  "God's  work  is  moving  in  Mon- 
rovia. One  minister  sanctified,  two  joined  the  church. 
People  stirred  up  as  never  before  on  the  subject  of  Holi- 
ness as  a  necessity.  Am  laboring  at  Garvanza,  El  Monte, 
and  Azusa.  Filled  six  appointments  last  month.  Had 
the  privilege  of  partaking  of  the  Lord's  Supper  three  times. 
Praise  God  for  Holiness  and  for  possessing  it." 

Bro.  J.  W.  Swing  says  in  his  "Notes  by  the  Way." 
"I  left  my  home  September  22nd.  Left  Los  Angeles  after 
midnight.  Tuesday  met  Bro.  and  Sister  Holdridge  of 
Hanford.  Left  Sacramento  at  mid-night,  got  a  berth  at 
once  and  slept  well  until  6  A.  M.  This  morning  finds  me, 
after  18  years,  up  in  the  heights  of  the  Sierra  Nevadas. 
As  we  glide  around  a  curve  I  look  down  on  beautiful  Don- 
ner  Lake,  the  place  where  years  ago,  the  Donner  party 
were  snowed  in  and  many  perished  from  hunger  and  cold. 
I  have  met  with  all  classes  of  religious  people  and  could 


120  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1890 

not  tell  the  differences  of  their  knowledge  or  lack  of  knowl- 
edge of  vital  salvation.  In  Colorado.  I  admire  the  grand 
scenery  on  this  road,  because  God  made  it.  Arrived  at 
Cawker  City,  Kansas,  Saturday  evening,  where  we  had  a 
profitable  meeting  with  the  people  over  Sunday.  Wednes- 
day went  to  Bro.  Haseltines,  found  him  happy  on  the  way, 
sowing  wheat.  Visited  from  house  to  house,  had  meeting 
at  night  in  school  house.  Friday  night  held  meeting  in 
the  home  of  Sister  Thatcher.  Some  of  the  Meadows  Holi- 
ness Church  had  come  30  miles  to  be  at  the  meeting  over 
Lord's  day.  Preached  in  the  U.  B.  meeting  house.  One 
brother  testified  he  believed  in  a  perfect  salvation,  but  his 
temper  got  away  with  him  now  and  then  and  when  it  did 
every  body  knew  it  and  thought  there  was  no  help  for  it 
before  death. 

"Tuesday,  went  to  Bro.  Alba  Lane's  headquarters  for 
the  Vermillion  Holiness  Church;  name  taken  from  the 
Vermillion  river.  Many  good  testimonies  in  night  meet- 
ing. From  there  to  Bro.  Yate's,  Centralia,  where  at  night, 
we  held  meetings  in  the  hall.  During  the  six  night  meet- 
ings here,  several  were  saved.  Saints  doing  well,  but  need 
paster  to  conserve  the  work. 

"The  first  place  I  visited  in  St.  Louis,  was  the  Van- 
guard office,  the  Editor,  Bro.  Sherman,  was  away,  but  met 
his  wife  and  her  sister,  Anna  Abrams  and  Bessie  Sherman 
and  other  saints  and  had  a  good  time  together  waiting  on 
the  Lord. 

"I  arrived  at  Bethel,  Ohio,  my  old  home,  Friday.  Ap- 
pointment had  been  made  for  me  to  preach  Sunday  A.  M., 
at  Cleremont  Chapel,  where  my  parents  have  held  their 
membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  51  years. 
The  place  where  they  carried  me  to  church  when  a  babe. 
A  mixed  congregation,  many  of  my  own  relation  and  yet 
knew  only  five  or  six.  God  was  with  us  and  some  stood 
up  for  prayers.  The  carnal  mind  is  just  the  same  here  as 
in  California.  The  shortness  of  my  stay  and  the  neces- 
sity of  visiting  friends,  will  prevent  acocmplishing  more 
than  a  general  awakening  in  regard  to  salvation.  I  trust 
a  few  will  enter  the  land  and  take  possession  of  the  in- 
heritance among  the  sanctified.  Very  few  seem  to  have 
any  definite  idea  of  what  it  is. 

"In  visiting  my  old  school  teachers,  school-mates  and 
pupils,  I  believe  I  would  know  more  people  in  Heaven  and 
feel  better  acquainted  than  where  I  was  born  and  raised. 
Most  all  of  them  belong  to  some  church,  and  a  few  seem 
to  be  interested  in  hearing  me  speak  about  Jesus.  One 
woman  after  I  had  prayed  said:  'Well,  bless  the  Lord!  I 
have  lived  to  see  one  of  the  Holiness  people.'     I  got  into  « 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890  121 

close  place  in  one  house  under  cross-fire  betwen  two  women 
of  Calvinistic  proclivities.  They  eyed  me  suspiciously. 
They  had  known  a  few  persons  who  had  professed  to  be 
sanctified  and  from  their  description  of  them  one  would 
suppose  they  were  the  most  abandoned  wretches  this  side 
of  purgatory.  One  of  these  women  said  she  did  not  ex- 
pect to  do  better  than  Paul,  that  when  she  would  do  good, 
evil  was  present  with  her.  Well  they  allowed  me  to  pray 
with  them  and  get  away  alive.  I  met  a  Methodist  Epis- 
copal preacher  who  said  he  was  a  Holiness  man  and 
preached  it  in  all  his  sermons,  but  his  members  have  not 
found  it  out  yet.  They  tell  me  this  place  is  full  of  skeptics 
and  unbelievers  and  it  is  no  wonder  when  church  members 
live  like  sinners,  and  deny  the  power  of  Godliness.  Oh, 
it  is  sad  indeed,  such  ignorance  concerning  the  nature  of 
real  salvation  and  indifference  is  truly  lamentable. 

"November  17th.  Having  fulfilled  the  main  object  of 
my  mission  here,  I  bid  my  relatives  and  friends  about  town 
good-bye.  I  knelt  at  1  o'clock  with  my  aged  mother  and 
afflicted  father  in  the  flesh,  and  thanked  God  for  granting 
the  remaining  four  of  our  family  the  privilege  of  being 
once  more  together  and  enjoying  each  others  society.  The 
meeting  was  made  glorious  because  of  the  presence  of 
Jesus,  who  was  the  source  of  our  joy.  We  committed  our- 
selves and  all  our  interests  into  His  charge  and  God's 
grace  was  so  manifested  in  each  of  our  hearts  that  the 
usual  sadness,  on  account  of  parting,  was  over-balanced  by 
the  hope  of  a  speedy  and  blessed  meeting  where  all  is  joy 
and  peace. 

"I  next  find  myself  in  McKinny,  the  county  seat  of 
Collen  County,  Texas,  where  Bros.  Dennis  Rogers  and 
George  Teel  are  planning  for  aggressive  work-  They  have 
the  confidence  of  saint  and  sinner." 

October  7th,  of  this  year,  there  came  to  the  home  of 
the  author,  a  great  prize  as  a  surprise,  in  the  form  of  a 
baby  boy.  On  his  first  appearance  it  seems  the  company 
assembled  must  have  thought  for  some  reason,  he  was  not 
or  ever  would  be,  of  much  worth  or  consequence,  for  there 
was  so  little  attention  paid  to  him  or  his  wants  by  the 
main  ones  of  the  company,  that  his  Auntie,  after  listening 
for  some  time  to  his  faint  calls,  concluded  to  at  least  see 
that  he  was  made  warm  and  given  some  nourishment,  and 
as  the  more  important  duties  were  attended  to  they  said 
from  a  humane  side  of  the  question,  they  would  do  what 
they  could,  anyway,  and  after  a  little  time  of  careful  at- 
tention, there  semed  to  be  enough  encouragement  among 
them  to  properly  clothe  and  feed  him  and  with  the  passing 
days  came  new  developments,  until  his  own  folks  thought 


122  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1890 

he  might  be  worth  the  raising.  And  although  he  was  in- 
deed tiny,  and  helpless  and  sometimes  sick,  his  mother 
never  despaired,  but  holding  him  in  her  arms  closely  to  her 
heart,  would  often  tell  Jesus  all  about  it  and  while  his  fa- 
ther was  much  away  from  home,  often  praying  for  other 
sick  babies,  sometimes  having  to  comfort  the  parents 
while  he  helped  to  lay  away  their  little  bodies  in  the  dark 
cold  grave,  this  tiny  baby's  big  brothers,  (for  perhaps  few 
knew  that  when  this  sui-prise  baby  came  his  mother  was 
43  years  old  and  the  youngest  of  the  older  brothers  was 
almost  20  years  old),  proved  very  efficient  help  in  caring 
for  both  mother  and  baby;  often  during  the  winter  night 
when  hearing  him  cry,  would  come  down  stairs,  start  the 
fire  and  make  things  comfortable  even  to  the  extent  of 
rocking  him  or  walking  the  floor  with  him  as  they  thought 
the  case  demanded. 

Now,  as  you  read  along  in  the  writings  of  the  years 
of  this  history  book,  you  will  sometimes  read  what  his 
father  or  mother  say  about  Bonnie  Bliss"  and  as  you  see 
the  name  you  will  know  better  who  they  are  speaking  of. 
The  first  trip  he  made  in  the  evangelistic  work  was  to 
Pasadena.  His  father  was  helping  J.  H.  and  Nellie  Clerk 
in  a  series  of  meetings  through  the  holidays,  and  they  sent 
word  over  to  Glendora  for  his  mother  to  come  and  enjoy 
the  meetings  with  them.  The  second  son,  Lamont,  volun- 
teered to  go  and  carry  the  baby  to  the  train  and  look  after 
them  both  to  see  they  had  a  successful  trip. 

The  second  time  he  was  out  among  them,  was  at  the 
Spring  meeting  in  1891,  held  in  Los  Angeles  on  Ninth  and 
Los  Angeles  streets.  We  remember  that  morning  as  we 
got  on  the  cars  at  Glendora  the  first  one  we  met  was  sis- 
ter Whiting  on  her  way  also,  to  the  camp-meeting.  It  was 
the  first  time,  I  think,  she  had  seen  the  child  and  her  ex- 
pression at  seeing  us  showed  much  surprise. 

Then,  at  the  annual  camp-meeting  in  August,  at 
Downey,  the  whole  family  were  there  together  again,  and 
while  Bonnie  was  very  sick  for  a  few  days,  God  helped  him 
and  from  that  time  on  he  and  his  mother  were  with  his 
father  frequently. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  128 

1891 

This  year  the  first  few  hnes  will  be  from  our  dear  sis- 
ter and  ever  faithful  co-laborer,  Georgie  W.  Letchworth : 

"The  National  Thanksgiving  finds  me  homeward 
bound  for  Lexington,  Mo.,  after  an  absence  of  twelve  years. 
The  general  thanksgiving  of  today  does  not  begin  to  throw 
forth  the  praise  and  thanks  that  are  in  my  heart.  It  really 
seems,  of  late,  that  the  dear  Master  does  nothing  else  but 
pour  out  His  abounding  mercy,  love,  favor  and  goodness 
upon  me.  I  had  the  pleasure  before  leaving  Los  Angeles 
of  assisting  in  organizing  the  first  Holiness  Church  in  the 
city  proper,  there  being  one  east  of  the  river.  It  seemed 
to  me  a  special  parting  blessing  and  expression  of  good- 
will from  Him  whom  I  serve. 

"Sitting  in  the  hotel  near  me  is  one  who  must  soon 
appear  before  God,  coughing  his  life  away.  I  have  stop- 
ped writing  for  an  hour's  talk  with  him  and  find  him  deny- 
ing the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  most  bitterly  and  vehemently 
and  glorying  in  it.  We  also  talked  with  him  in  the  cars 
and  with  several  others,  both  men  and  women.  The  ef- 
fect was  various.  One  lady  was  very  near  entering  into 
justification  when  interrupted  and  promised  to  seek  until 
she  found  Him.  Last  evening  several  gentlemen  gathered 
round  to  hear  us  talk  of  Jesus,  some  giving  serious  heed, 
others  careless  and  only  full  of  talk;  asking  questions,  but 
even  their  questions  gave  a  chance  for  replies  from  the 
Word,  and  some  sweet  day,  bye  and  bye,  may  come  a  har- 
vest. What  wonderful  oportunities  for  work,  what  an  un- 
explored field.  The  moving  world  of  immortal  souls,  un- 
saitsfied  and  searching  on  lines  pertaining  to  worldly 
things  only.  All  classes  and  conditions  of  life  meet  on  one 
common  plane,  huddled  together  in  crowded  cars.  Some 
accept  tracts,  some  toss  them  aside  with  a  perceptible 
sneer,  but  the  sower  sows  on  gladly,  joyfully,  tenderly, 
taking  good  and  ill  as  working  together  for  good. 

"We  continue  our  journey  this  evening,  restful,  happy 
and  thankful,  toiling  for  the  Master  till  life  shall  close,  our 
cup  running  over,  sanctified,  looking  unto  Jesus." 

From  the  pen  of  Bro.  Asa  Adams,  Chicago: 
"Dear  Pentecost  Family: — Many  of  you  I  know  per- 
sonally, and  to  know  is  to  love.  For  I  have  a  great  love  for 
all  of  God's  children,  especially  those  of  the  faith;  not  spe- 
cially for  those  He  has  called,  for  He  is  calling  all,  but  for 
those  that  have  accepted  the  call  and  became  His  sanctified 
little  ones.  The  road  is  a  weary  one  from  here  to  you,  es- 
pecially the  way  I  passed  over  it  36  years  ago,  on  foot,  driv- 


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ing  six  yoke  of  oxen.  At  that  time  I  had  a  desire  to  obey 
God  for  I  remember  that  as  we  drove  along  the  road,  I  lost 
the  day  and  kept  all  Saturday  for  Sunday.  I  neither  laugh- 
ed nor  sung,  nor  cracked  my  whip,  but  thought  of  God, 
Mother  and  Home.  Next  morning  I  started  out  all  happy, 
and  gay,  till  a  man  told  me  it  was  the  Lord's  Day.  I  was 
surprised  and  said  I  had  kept  one  day  and  then  had  to  keep 
the  other,  but  now  we  pass  over  the  same  road  that  took 
six  months  in  four  days  and  can  write,  read,  sing  and  pray 
as  we  go. 

"Bro.  Allen  and  I  went  to  Moody's  temple.  The  talk 
was  grand  to  stir  people  to  activity,  but  did  not  tell  how 
to  get  the  activity  in  their  heart.  They  are  building  plenty 
of  fourteen-story  buildings  in  this  city.  It  makes  one  feel 
fourteen  stories  high  sometimes,  to  have  Christ  enthroned 
within.  We  start  for  New  York  tomorrow  and  leave  there 
on  Thursday  morning  for  England. 

"November  13th,  finds  us  on  a  grand  steamer,  580  feet 
long  with  63  foot  beam.  If  we  could  set  her  on  Spring 
street,  Los  Angeles,  between  First  and  Second,  she  would 
fill  the  street,  and  we  could  go  from  her  deck  into  the  fourth 
story  of  the  building.  She  has  20,000-horse-power  to  move 
her  along  and  goes  twenty-three  miles  an  hour.  She  uses 
350  tons  of  coal  per  day.  It  takes  400  hands,  180  of  whom 
are  firemen  and  engineers.  She  carries  2,000  passengers 
when  full.  She  is  fine,  with  nice  rooms  and  good  victuals.  I 
have  found  one  sanctified  person  on  board,  and  two  preach- 
ers, one  a  Baptist  missionary  going  to  Abraham's  old  home. 
I  tried  my  best  to  get  him  to  walk  in  the  light  of  Holiness. 
Also  a  Welsh  preacher.  They  have  been  sick  so  much  that 
I  did  not  have  a  fair  swing,  so  could  not  get  them  to  the 
full  light.  There  were  quite  a  number  of  professors  on 
board  and  if  it  were  not  for  seasickness,  it  would  be  a  grand 
place  to  work,  but  that  takes  all  the  desire  out  of  a  man,  ex- 
cept to  get  ashore.  The  Lord  Jesus  has  wonderfully  kept 
me  on  this  trip  and  now  we  ore  nearing  Queenstown,  six 
days  from  New  York. 

"November  28th.  I  feel  such  an  interest  in  the  Holi- 
ness work  in  Southern  California  and  there  are  so  many 
friends  I  ought  to  write  to,  that  I  take  this  method  of  talk- 
ing with  you  all.  On  Lord's  Day  morning  we  started  to 
find  a  Holiness  meeting;  after  walking  till  11  o'clock  we 
dropped  into  a  Baptist  meeting  house  as  a  final  resort.  Af- 
ter service  we  found  a  Salvation  soldier  who  showed  us  the 
place  where  they  worship  and  there  was  a  notice  of  meet- 
ing at  6:30.  We  waited  till  six,  till  seven,  but  no  one  came. 
I  saw  a  lady  come  to  a  gate  and  I  ran  across  the  street  and 
asked  her  about  the  meetings.    She  said  they  were  discon- 


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tinued.  I  asked  her  if  she  was  sanctified  and  she  said  she 
was.  I  said  'So  am  I.'  She  invited  Bro.  Allen  and  I  in  and 
we  spent  a  pleasant  evening,  thanked  God  and  took  courage. 
We  found  the  pastor,  Mr.  Haskinson,  lived  close  by  our 
room.  He  had  hired  a  large  house  and  some  fifty  sancti- 
fied people  were  living  there,  a  very  happy  family,  and  we 
spent  an  evening  with  great  pleasure,  with  them.  All  the 
Holiness  people  have  closed  their  houses  of  worship  except 
one,  and  meet  there  with  Mr.  Haskinson  as  pastor.  They 
have  no  organization  or  elders;  he  does  all  the  talking  and 
talks  all  the  time.  He  is  very  much  loved  by  the  sheep, 
and  does  not  believe  in  spreading  out.  He  says  God  draws 
him,  he  draws  the  sheep  and  the  sheep  by  their  lives  draw 
the  world,  and  so  all  are  drawn  to  God.  He  don't  believe 
in  preaching  about  anything  but  Holiness  and  Holiness  liv- 
ing. I  stepped  into  the  class  of  five  and  told  how  God  saved 
me,  then  we  went  into  the  service.  The  preacher  said  many 
good  things.  The  sanctified  appear  to  be  shy  of  us.  In 
conducting  the  meetings  they  sing  the  songs  from  Wesley's 
hymns.  The  room  is  a  low  hall  back  of  the  street;  will 
seat  about  150.  All  seem  to  be  filled  with  nice  looking 
people.  He  sits  and  talks  to  the  people  for  nearly  two 
hours.  At  the  close,  he  dismissed  with  song  and  prayer. 
There  are  a  great  many  ejaculations  of  Yes!  Yes!  Beauti- 
ful !  etc.  He  fails  not  to  say  that  people  must  live  without 
sin  and  ought  not  to  be  satisfied  short  of  a  clean  heart. 
Bless  God  for  that. 

"What  I  write  about  meetings  here  is  not  in  a  fault- 
finding spirit;  it  is  simply  to  let  you  know  how  the  work 
goes  on.  It  is  blessed  to  have  a  Savoir  and  Healer.  In 
all  my  searching  and  listening  I  have  not  found  any  teach- 
ing that  seems  to  fill  the  recesses  of  my  heart  as  the  way 
the  sanctified  of  Southern  California  teach. 

"The  7th  day  of  December,  at  10  o'clock,  finds  me  in 
the  chapel  that  John  Wesley  built,  in  front  of  which  his 
remains  are  buried.  I  felt  I  must  spend  one  service  in 
the  house  where  Holiness  was  first  preached,  in  England, 
from  thence  the  knowledge  spread  to  me  and  I  feel  the 
blessed  sanctifying  presence  of  the  Holy  Ghost  now.  I 
went  across  the  street  and  there  is  the  yard  of  about  three 
acres  in  which  it  is  stated  were  buried  120,000  people.  They 
were  thrown  there  by  wagon  loads  at  the  time  of  the 
scourge.  On  the  monument  are  inscribed  the  honored 
names  of  Adam  Clark,  Richard  Watson,  Joseph  Benson, 
Fowler,  Thos.  Hardy,  Henry,  William  and  Richard  Crom- 
well, and  above  all,  John  Bunyon  (and  the  Bedford  jail,  not 
far  away) ,  John  Owin  and  Isaac  Watts,  Samuel  Wesley  and 


126  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891 

a  host  of  others  sacred  in  the  memory  of  readers  of  His- 
tory.    Bless  God  for  such  men. 

"This  is  a  wonderful  city.  It's  5,000,000  people  throng 
the  streets  day  and  night,  never  stopping;  streets  are  very 
narrow  and  crooked,  hardly  any  cross  at  right  angles  and 
it  is  very  easy  to  get  lost.  I  have  visited  some  of  its  mu- 
seums and  places  of  note  and  interest.  The  coal  consumed 
for  gas  alone  is  about  5,000  tons  per  day  and  more  than  as 
much  more  is  used  in  other  ways.  It  seems  they  would  in 
a  few  years  burn  up  all  the  coal  that  could  be  found.  Among 
all  this  great  mass  of  people,  there  are  no  colored  people, 
nor  do  we  see  many  of  other  nations,  and  very  few  that 
knew  anything  about  full  salvation.  The  Army,  which  is 
very  strong  makes  that  one  feature  of  its  meetings.  I 
heard  Booth  preach  to  a  large  congregation  and  he  talked 
Holiness  all  through.  His  services  draw  large  crowds  and 
many  seek  the  blessing  under  his  teachings. 

"It  is  snowing  today  and  quite  cold.  Bro.  Alen  and 
myself  enjoy  God's  blessed  keeping  power.  I  have  perfect 
rest  in  Him  as  my  sanctifier.  I  miss  our  testimonies  and 
meetings  very  much.  It  always  helps  one  to  tell  publicly 
what  God  is  doing  for  the  soul." 

We  copy  Sister  Nellie  Cauch's  article  on  the  Church: 
"  'Upon  this  Rock  will  I  Build  my  Church.'  This  Rock  was 
Christ,  the  Christian's  Altar,  of  which  Paul  spoke  when  he 
said :  'We  have  an  Altar  of  which  they  have  no  right  to  eat 
which  serve  the  Tabernacle.'  Thank  God.  We  need  no 
longer  serve  the  Tabernacle,  the  shadow,  but  the  real  sub- 
stance, the  Altar  that  sanctifieth  the  gift.  Glory  to  God 
for  the  privilege  of  being  a  gift  presented,  on  the  Altar,  or 
Foundation  of  the  holy  church,  which  is  only  reared  as  the 
different  members  are  placed  upon  the  foundation,  which 
cannot  be  touched  by  us  without  being  made  holy  for 
'Whatsoever  toucheth  the  Altar,  shall  be  holy.' 

"Upon  Christ  the  foundation,  holy  immaculate,  with 
the  power  that  cleanseth  every  member  that  is  placed 
thereon,  being  Himself,  the  chief  corner-stone,  is  reared 
this  holy  temple,  by  the  addition  of  saints  who  present 
themselves  a  living  sacrifice,  thus  holy  and  acceptable  to 
God.  Thus,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration  and  renew- 
ing of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which  was  shed  on  the  Apostles 
and  Prophets  first,  then  upon  all  who  will  receive  it,  is 
the  vile  and  sinful  material  prepared,  then  fitted  into  place 
like  the  olden  temple.  1  Kings  5:7.  'And  the  house  when 
it  was  in  building  was  built  of  stone  and  ready  before  it 
was  brought  thither;  so  that  there  was  neither  hammer 
nor  ax  nor  tool  of  iron  heard  in  the  house  while  it  was  in 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  127 

building.'  Thus  in  Christ  all  the  building  fitly  framed  to- 
gether groweth  into  a  holy  temple  in  the  Lord.  In  whom 
ye  also  are  builded  together  for  a  habitation  of  God,  through 
the  Spirit.  Yes,  the  great  I  AM,  the  holy  God  dwells  in 
the  midst  of  it  in  glory  and  beneficence;  receiving  a  holy 
adoration  from  poor  hearts  clothed  in  robes  of  righteous- 
ness, while  day  by  day,  'being  made  free  from  sin'  (carnal 
mind)  they  have  their  'Fruit  unto  holiness  and  the  end 
everlasting  life.'  By  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them  for 
'The  fruit  of  the  spirit  is  in  all  goodness  and  righteousness 
and  faith.' 

"If  we  find  not  this  fruit  we  may  safely  say  the  Spirit 
is  not  within  that  bears  it.  If  we  find  not  that  holy  adora- 
tion, we  positively  conclude  we  are  not  a  part  of  this  bless- 
ed temple  or  church,  for  the  temple  of  God  is  holy.  'Who 
is  she  that  looketh  forth  as  the  morning,  fair  as  the  moon, 
clear  as  the  sun  and  terrible  as  an  army  with  banners?' 
or,  it  is  the  church  the  bride,  that  John  saw  'The  holy 
city,  coming  down  from  God  out  of  Heaven,  prepared  as  a 
bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  And  I  heard  a  great  voice 
out  of  Heaven  saying,  behold  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with 
men  and  He  will  dwell  with  them  and  they  shall  be  His 
people  and  God  shall  be  with  them  and  be  their  God.'  As 
Isaiah  in  his  vision  saw  this  coming  church,  he  said  of  it: 
'And  the  Gentiles  shall  see  thy  righteousness  and  all  kings 
Thy  glory  and  Thou  shalt  be  called  by  a  new  name  which 
the  mouth  of  the  Lord  shall  name.  They  shall  call  them 
the  holy  people,  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord,  and  thou  shalt 
be  called,  sought  out,  a  city  not  forsaken.  Thou  shalt  also 
be  a  crown  of  glory  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  and  a  royal 
diadem  in  the  hand  of  our  God.'  While  on  all  rests  the 
holy  presence,  for  in  that  day  shall  the  Lord  of  Hosts  be 
for  a  crown  of  glory  and  a  diadem  of  beauty  unto  the  resi- 
due of  His  people.  Concluding,  in  nearly  the  words  of 
Bro.  Swing's  summary: 

GOD  REQUIRES 

"A  holy  house  or  temple. 

And  furniture  within; 

A  holy  congregation 

With  garments  free  from  sin. 

A  holy  service  given 

While  holy  fruit  they  bear; 

A  holy  calling  and  pursuit. 

A  holy  way  and  fair 

True  holiness  is  willed  by  God, 

Provided  for  each  one, 


128  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891 

Commanded  by  the  Lord,  of  all 

May  we  established,  run 

In  this  fitness  for  His  Heaven 

This  sure  necessity, 

'Twas  holiness  at  first  we  find. 

And  now  its  claims  we  see. 

And  holiness  forever 

God's  test  will  surely  be." 

Bro.  Swing's  obituary  of  George  E.  Butler  read  as 
follows : 

"Bro.  George  Emery  Butler,  who  departed  to  be  with 
Christ  Thursday,  Feb.  5,  1891,  at  5  o'clock  A.  M.,  was  bom 
in  North  Carolina,  November  2,  1868.  They  had  ten  chil- 
dren. He  joined  the  M.  E.  Church  South  at  the  age  of 
ten;  was  converted  at  14,  began  to  preach  at  18,  was  an 
itinerant  in  the  South  Methodist  Church  for  over  20  years, 
part  of  that  time  acting  as  Presiding  Elder.  He  was  sanc- 
tified in  the  year  1865,  but  lost  the  experience  by  not  tes- 
tifying to  it  definitely.  Sanctified  again  in  1880  from 
which  time  he  ever  was  a  strong  advocate,  plain  teacher 
and  positive  witness  for  and  to  the  experience  of  Holiness. 
The  Conference  to  which  he  belonged  took  decided  action 
against  it;  charges  were  preferred  against  him  and  he  had 
the  option  of  giving  up  his  church,  or  his  aggressive  work 
in  the  Holiness  line.  He,  at  a  personal  sacrifice  of  feel- 
ings and  friends,  withdrew  from  his  church  and  cast  his 
lot  with  the  Holiness  Church  movement,  where  he  con- 
tinued to  labor  faithfully  unto  the  end  and  died  in  the 
triumphs  of  an  unwavering  faith  in  the  Holiness  doctrine 
and  work. 

"A  valiant  soldier  of  the  cross  is  gone ;  he  has  kept  the 
faith.  The  church  has  lost  a  loyal  and  eft'ective  worker, 
but  we  take  fresh  courage  and  press  forward.  William 
Moores  (father-in-law  to  our  late  Bro.  Butler)  died  Jan.  31, 
1891.  He  had  been  a  faithful  preacher  for  56  years.  He 
was  sanctified  in  a  Holiness  meeting  at  Azusa,  in  1880,  ever 
since  testifying  to  it  as  a  second  definite  work  of  grace. 
Two  days  before  he  died  he  said:  'Holiness  is  the  doctrine; 
preach  it.'  " 

Miss  S.  A.  Gilmore,  of  Burbank,  February  21st,  gives 
testimony:  "I  am  glad  this  morning  I  am  justified  and  have 
peace  with  God.  As  a  second  work  He  sanctified  my  soul, 
took  the  load  of  sin  from  my  heart.  Four  weeks  after  the 
dear  Lord  sanctified  my  soul  I  took  Jesus  as  my  physician 
and  found  relief.  'What  a  blessed  Savior  we  have,  able  to 
heal  both  soul  and  body,  without  money  and  without  price' 


ASA  ADAMS'  FAMILY 


1.  Asa  Adams.    2.  Mrs.  Asa  Adams.    3,  Mattie.    4,  Carrie.    5.  Lucy.    6,  Nellie.    7,  Laura. 
8.  Asa.  Jr.    9,  Anabel.    10,  Cora  May. 


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and  able  to  keep  us.  When  phsyicians  fail  to  give  relief, 
Jesus  is  able  and  willing.  I  do  praise  God  for  a  salvation 
which  satisfies  and  puts  a  willingness  in  my  heart  to  do 
whatever  my  hands  find  to  do,  and  I  thank  Him  for  the 
little  things  I  find  along  my  pathway  to  do  for  Him.  I  find 
it  easy  to  do  them  because  I  have  on  the  whole  armor  of 
God.     My  desire  is  to  obey  Him." 

Statement  of  Edwin  L.  Cochran,  El  Monte.  Cal.,  March 
2nd.  "Glory  to  God  for  salvation  and  grace  to  do  the  will 
of  God  from  the  heart,  and  knowledge  of  the  will  of  God, 
and  the  witness  of  the  spirit  that  we  are  God's.  In  the 
beginning  of  the  Winter  we  did  not  have  much  rain  and 
some  began  to  complain.  We  began  to  pray  God  to  send 
rain  and  it  came  in  abundance.  The  rivers  have  been  very 
high  and  did  much  damage.  Up  near  the  mouth  of  the  San 
Gabriel  Canyon  two  bridges  were  swept  away  and  the 
people  had  a  big  time  getting  wood  that  came  down  from 
the  mountains.  At  Duarte,  near  the  San  Gabriel  river, 
they  had  been  cleaning  up  some  land  to  plant  olives  and  a 
young  man  employed  found  the  water  surrounding  their 
house.  His  wife  being  frightened,  they  fired  a  signal  gun 
and  attempted  to  ford  the  now  swollen  and  rapidly  rising, 
turbulant  stream.  The  husband  taking  the  baby  in  his 
arms  and  all  were  drowned,  casting  gloom  and  sadness 
over  the  whole  community.  I  heard  of  the  distress  of  the 
saints  at  El  Monte  caused  by  the  high  waters  and  wept. 
I  left  Duarte  at  12 :15  and  started  for  that  place.  I  forded  a 
stream  to  get  there.  I  learned  through  Bro.  McElheny  that 
in  arising  he  found  the  waters  near  his  house  and  began 
praying.  A  brother  started  to  pitch  things  out  of 
the  house,  but  soon  the  rapid  rising  tide,  swept  away  house 
and  other  property ;  also  Bro.  Prouty's  and  the  two  bridges 
near  by.  In  the  afternoon  Sister  Prouty  met  Bro.  McEl- 
heny and  said  to  him :  'How  did  you  take  your  loss  V  and  he 
said:  'The  Lord  gave  and  the  Lord  took;  blessed  be  the 
name  of  the  Lord.'  Bro.  Prouty  got  his  horses  and  buggy 
and  farming  implements,  etc.,  out.  After  all  was  done, 
little  Gertie,  his  daughter,  said  to  Bro.  Prouty:  'You  did 
not  lose  your  Holiness — your  salvation;  you  did  not  swear; 
you  said  Glory  to  God  and  Praise  the  Lord! 

"ED.  COCHREN." 

(I  remember  quite  well  during  one  of  these  times  of 
high  water,  my  father,  H.  Holdridge,  having  an  appoint- 
ment at  Monrovia  and  we  felt  it  unsafe  for  him  to  attempt 
to  cross,  but  knowing  his  undaunted  energy  and  indomitable 
determination  to  always  reach  his  appointments,  even 
in  the  cold  winters  and  high  waters  of  Illinois  and  Iowa — 


130  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1891 

as  it  comes  to  me  now,  though  then  but  a  young  girl — often 
swimming  his  horse,  or  as  he  would  ride  him,  cutting  away 
the  ice  when  it  was  not  strong  enough  to  hold  him,  en- 
courage me  to  stay  in  the  buggy  saying  God  would  take  U3 
safely  through,  which  He  did  many  times,  to  His  name  be 
all  the  glory ;  remembering  this  we  felt  all  we  could  do  was 
to  let  him  go  and  trust  God  to  take  him  through  where  it 
would  seem  impossible,  in  this  river,  for  with  the  high 
muddy  water  and  swift  turbulant  stream  he  had  stones 
and  boulders  to  encounter  which  would  roll  against  the 
horse  and  buggy  enough  to  jeopardize  their  every  step,  evea 
if  he  could  see  to  pick  his  way.  On  this  particular  occa- 
sion friends  stood  on  the  shore  trembling  as  he  plunged  in 
and  with  almost  breathless  anxiety  prayed  till  they  saw 
him  land  safely,  then  with  deep  emotions  and  tears  o€ 
gratitude,  praised  the  Lord  of  Glory  for  His  gracious  de- 
liverance.) 

Statement  of  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  "There  came  into  our 
meeting  in  Pomona  Tabernacle  one  morning,  a  stranger 
about  60  years  of  age.  He  was  very  well  dressed  and  of 
gentlemanly  appearance.  He  listened  to  the  preaching  and 
testimonies,  then  arose  and  spoke,  saying:  'I  want  the  ex- 
perience.' An  invitation  being  given  he  came  and  prayed 
for  heart  purity  or  sanctification,  rose  and  testified  that  he 
had  received  what  he  prayed  for.  He  came  back  to  the 
night  meeting  and  said  he  had  received  more  that  day 
than  in  28  years  of  Christian  experience,  testified  to  sanc- 
tification and  said  'You  may  think  this  a  strange  experi- 
ence for  a  Congregational  Deacon.  My  name  is  Bailey  and 
I  am  from  Vermont;  am  here  on  a  visit,  will  soon  leave.' 
We  saw  him  no  more.  He  was  willing  to  obey  God  and  ia 
doing  so  was  led  out  into  the  light  of  full  salvation  by  faith 
in  Jesus'  blood." 

We  have  testimony  of  Sister  L.  Sayers,  56  Mina  Road, 
S.  E.  London,  England. 

"We  have  been  delighted  to  have  with  us  Bros.  Adams 
and  Alen,  of  Los  Angeles.  They  have  been  a  blessing  to 
us  and  we  take  them  as  a  sample  of  the  saints  in  Califor- 
nia. Our  spirits  go  out  in  unity  with  them.  For  many 
years  I  was  driven  about  under  deep  conviction  of  sin,  and 
found  no  one  to  show  me  how  to  get  saved.  On  a  bed  of 
affliction  one  night  I  came  to  a  decision  that  I  would  not 
sleep  until  the  Lord  saved  me.  I  prayed  as  I  never  had 
before,  and  believed  what  I  asked  for  I  would  receive  and 
all  of  a  sudden  the  light  of  Heaven  burst  in  upon  my  soul, 
and  I  rejoiced  in  the  glory  of  God.     He  not  only  forgives, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  131 

but  sanctifies  and  keeps  all  that  put  their  trust  in  Him. 
The  church  of  57  Mina  Road  send  their  love  to  the  sancti- 
fied of  California." 

April  24th,  the  Southern  California  and  Arizona  Holi- 
ness Association  camp-meeting,  located  on  Ninth  and  Los 
Angeles  streets,  Los  Angeles,  opened  with  J.  W.  Swing  in 
the  chair.  Some  had  expressed  the  thought  that  we  would 
not  be  able  to  do  much  in  so  large  a  place,  where  there  was 
so  much  work  to  be  done  on  the  real,  thorough  Holiness 
line.  We  have  learned  not  to  look  on  things  after  the  out- 
ward appearance,  remembering  the  weapons  of  our  warfare 
are  not  carnal.  God  has  chosen  the  weak  things  to  con- 
found the  mighty  and  to  bring  to  naught  the  things  that 
are. 

The  meetings  have  been  a  grand  success  for  God,  a 
goodly  number  saved,  the  attendance  good,  the  tent  being 
filled  many  times.  We  find  more  calls  for  tent  meetings 
than  we  can  fill. 

Bro.  E.  G.  Greening  was  elected  Treasurer,  to  fill  the 
vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  Bro.  G.  Butler.  The  Presi- 
dent read  the  names  of  the  16  who  had  died  since  the  Dow- 
ney meeting  in  August,  who  were  known  to  have  been  sanc- 
tified through  his  Holiness  work.  It  is  blessed  to  know  these 
are  safe  from  all  temptations  and  beyond  all  possibility  of 
being  deceived  by  Satan.  Many  of  them  left  a  parting  ad 
monition  for  us  to  be  true  to  the  Holiness  cause  and  spread 
Holiness.  Meeting  was  continued  in  the  charge  of  J.  F. 
Washburn,  who  reports  some  remarkable  cases  of  special 
experiences  and  healing,  all  along  through  the  month  of 
May,  closing  out  June  7th,  having  a  glorious  all  round  day ; 
people  coming  from  a  distance  to  enjoy  the  last  of  the  feast 
together.  An  excellent  morning  service,  again  at  2:30. 
Many  seekers  and  partakers,  all  but  one  got  clear  victory  and 
gave  bright  testimonies.  Two  who  had  been  much  afflicted 
by  rheumatism  walked  about  as  brisk  as  youth.  At  night 
a  good  time;  some  uniting  with  the  church,  who  seem  set- 
tled in  their  minds  that  is  where  God  wants  them. 

Glendora,  June  22nd.  Sister  Etta  Washburn  writes: 
''Having  a  severe  attack  of  lagrippe  and  being  too  sick  to 
meet  with  the  saints  at  Azusa  this  Lord's  Day  morning, 
the  blessed  Master  has  given  me  the  privilege  to  meet  with 
all  the  saints  through  the  Pentecost.  I  come  with  no  evil 
report.  The  Lord  doeth  all  things  well.  It  is  well  with  my 
soul.  When  the  body  is  suffering  pain,  what  rest  it  is  to 
the  mind  to  feel  and  know  we  have  heeded  the  admonition : 
*Be  ye  also  ready.'    How  precious  are  the  Scriptures  stored 


132  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891 

away  in  the  mind  and  heart  when  not  able  to  read  these 
things ! 

"Christ  is  all  the  world  to  me, 

And  His  glory  I  shall  see; 
And  before  I'd  leave  my  Savior 

I'd  lay  me  down  and  die." 

"Oh,  the  wonderful  sweetness,  joy,  peace  and  light- 
ness of  heart  the  abiding  Comforter  brings.  No  longer 
singing  of  the — 

'Sweet  fields   beyond   the   swelling   tide. 
Stand  dressed  in  living  green,' 

but  praising  God  for  the  living  green  (aggressive  growth) 
this  side  the  flood.  I  am  not  in  sympathy  with  the  cold 
stream  of  Jordan.  I  imagine  there  will  be  the  bright 
floods  of  glory.  Hallelujah  to  our  King!  My  soul  has 
such  a  part  of  the  inheritance  here,  that  there  is  a  joyful 
looking  forward  to  the  eternal  residence  with  my  Christ. 
Our  Bible  School  is  using  the  Holiness  Bible  School  lesson 
leaves  published  by  Bro.  O.  L.  Snow,  of  Pomona,  Cal.,  and 
to  us  they  are  a  real  help  to  study  the  Word.  One  test  of 
Bro.  Snow's  faithfulness  to  Holiness  is  three  of  his  infidel 
brothers  have  been  converted  and  sanctified.  When  we 
possess  a  good  thing  let's  stick  to  it  until  a  better  one 
comes,  but  be  sure  it  is  better.  Without  Holiness  no  man 
shall  see  the  Lord.  Then  is  Holiness  a  failure?  Nay, 
verily.  Let  us  forget  the  failures  and  look  up  to  Jesus 
sanctified  and  sweetly  resting  in  Jesus." 

Twelfth  annual  meeting  of  the  Southern  California 
and  Arizona  Holiness  Association  held  on  the  Central  Park 
Camp-ground,  commencing  August  7th.  Several  days  be- 
fore the  time  of  opening  the  meeting,  twenty  tents  were 
up.  By  Friday  night  ninety  tents  were  ready  for  occu- 
pants, besides  two  large  working  tents  to  be  used  for  sleep- 
ing rooms. 

More  clear  positive  testimonies  at  the  Friday  night 
meeting  than  at  the  first  meeting  of  any  previous  year.  A 
short  sermon  was  preached  from  1st  John  3:8,  in  which  it 
was  shown  that  Jesus  came  to  destroy  all  the  works  of  the 
devil  in  the  bodies,  souls  and  spirits  of  all  who  will  trust 
Him;  no  allowance  being  made  for  sin  in  any  form.  One 
sister  was  reclaimed,  sanctified  and  another  delivered  from 
a  grevious  burden  that  Satan  had  put  upon  her. 

Saturday.  The  testimonies  continued  to  roll  from  6 
A.  M.  till  9  P.  M.  meeting.  A  number  of  wonderful  testi- 
monies to  physical  healing  by  the  power  of  God,  and  a  gen- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  13S 

eral  shout  in  camp.  One  brother  came  in  about  high  tide 
and  said  it  was  the  first  Downey  meeting  he  ever  attended 
and  that  it  was  as  good  an  introduction  as  he  wanted. 
Thank  God  for  a  Pentecost  introduction.  Better  than  the 
popular  kind.  At  the  evening  meeting  a  brother  gave  a 
clear  testimony  that  he  had  received  sanctification  while 
walking  along  the  road  with  some  other  brethren.  So  God 
was  working  not  only  in  the  meetings  but  between  meet- 
ings. In  the  9 :30  meeting  Sister  Yarnell  Rogers  was 
brought  in  meeting  on  her  sick  bed,  but  God  gave  her 
strength  to  get  on  her  feet  and  testify  and  several  came 
forward  voluntarily.  At  night  the  regular  services  were 
stopped  for  a  time,  as  a  poor  man,  made  a  wreck  by  whisky, 
came  tottering  to  the  seekers'  bench.  All  being  anxious 
to  help  him  to  God.  One  notable  feature  of  the  meeting 
was  the  testimonies  of  eight  or  nine  children,  giving  clear 
positive  testimonies  to  sanctification  in  the  great  congre- 
gation. The  rest  of  the  meeting  was  characterized  by  great 
solemnity  as  Bro.  Holdridge  showed  by  the  word  of  God 
the  awful  result  of  neglecting  to  seek  this  great  salvation. 

Thursday  there  were  165  tents  on  the  ground  besides 
the  two  working  tents  in  which  scores  of  people  lodged. 
The  greater  part  of  the  day  was  taken  up  in  talking  of  the 
needs  of  the  work  in  regard  to  the  relation  between  the 
Association  and  the  Churches.  A  sweet-spirit  being  mani- 
fest, not  a  ruffle  or  any  thing  contrary  to  the  spirit  of  Holi- 
ness. 

Officers  elected  were:  George  Quinan,  President;  J.  F. 
Washburn,  Vice-President;  J.  H.  Clark,  Recorder;  E.  G. 
Greening,  Treasurer;  Directors,  Joseph  0.  Butler,  Frank  H. 
Teel,  S.  D.  White,  I.  H.  Wyatt,  Joel  Spohn,  J.  E.  Langen,  E. 
G.  Greening,  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  R.  Cauch.  Certificates  of 
recognition  as  ministers  were  given  to  J.  F.  Washburn,  W. 
H.  Morgan,  Fred  Snook.  Bro.  Myron  Clerk  preached  at 
night  in  demonstration  of  the  spirit.  The  next  day  the 
following  resolutions  were  read,  received  and  adopted: 

Resolved:  That  we  regard  all  business  meetings  of  the 
Association  as  general  councils  of  the  members  of  all  the 
Holiness  Churches  in  Southern  California  and  Arizona  and 
that  all  the  members  of  this  Association  are  bound  by  these 
councils. 

Resolved:  That  all  the  Holiness  Churches  in  South- 
ern California  ought  to  be  one  with  this  Association  and 
with  one  another  in  spirit  and  also  in  teaching  and  doctrine, 
working  harmoniously  and  unitedly  for  one  common  ob- 
ject, namely  spreading  and  conserving  the  experience  of 
Holiness. 


134  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891 

Resolved:  That  if  any  member  of  this  Association 
violate  any  of  its  rules,  regulations  and  requirements,  or  in 
any  degree  becomes  out  of  harmony  with  this  Association, 
let  him  be  seen,  where  the  parties  can  be  reasonably  reached, 
by  the  first  one  cognizant  of  the  fact;  if  he  hear  him,  well. 
If  not,  let  him  be  seen  by  two  or  three  of  the  members  to- 
gether; if  he  will  not  hear  them,  let  the  matter  be  brought 
before  the  Association.  If  he  will  neglect  to  conform  to 
the  rules  and  requirements  of  the  Association  and  they 
vote  him  guilty  or  out  of  harmony  with  the  Association, 
the  presiding  officer  shall  declare  him  dismissed. 

Resolved:  That  we  believe  this  Southern  California 
and  Arizona  Holiness  Association  should  be  the  Association 
of  the  Holiness  Churches  within  its  geographical  bounds 
and  we  recommend  that  each  Holiness  Church  pass  rules 
and  regulations  to  bring  about  this  end. 

"August  16th,  was  a  Sunday  never  to  be  forgotten. 
It  is  usually  hard  on  Sunday  to  get  people  to  act  upon  their 
convictions,  but  this  day  was  an  exception.  About  twen- 
ty seeking  in  the  morning  service.  Memorial  service  in 
the  afternoon  of  twenty-five  that  had  passed  away  during 
the  past  year. 

Thursday  was  a  day  given  up  much  to  earnest  prayer 
for  the  unsaved  and  the  result  followed  at  the  night  meet- 
ing. The  spirit  had  His  way  in  leading  the  night  meeting. 
Some  preachers  seemed  to  have  it  in  their  minds  to  preach 
but  through  the  testimonies  and  exortations  the  conviction 
was  so  great  on  the  unsaved  that  seekers  came  forward 
without  public  invitation.  More  saved  that  night  than  any 
previous  night. 

Friday  the  meeting  reached  the  climax.  Wave  after 
wave  of  glory  swept  over  the  congregation.  The  manifes- 
tation of  the  Spirit  was  given  to  each,  some  shouting,  some 
crying,  jumping  and  praising  God.  Meetings  were  held 
from  6  A.  M.  till  12  without  intermission,  with  seekers  at 
the  noon  hour. 

Saturday  was  another  day  of  victory.  At  night  the 
cloud  of  witnesses  was  very  great.  The  tide  rose  so  high 
that  it  moved  the  whole  congregation ;  all  rose  to  their  feet 
and  shouts  went  up  not  to  be  suppressed.  No  one  could 
testify  or  preach,  but  seekers  came ;  seventeen  professions. 
Next  day  some  cried  for  mercy  and  were  saved.  The  last 
day  was  one  of  great  victory,  some  saved  at  every  meeting 
and  closed  out  at  night  with  a  general  hand-shaking  and 
singing— 

"When  the  roll  is  called  up  yonder 
I'll  be  there." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  135 

Pentecost  order  of  worship  was  observed  all  through 
the  meeting  and  that  means  no  respect  of  persons,  no  one 
was  called  on  or  given  a  seat  on  a  platform,  for  there  is  no 
platform  to  put  them  on,  except  Holiness. 

Bro.  Quinan  in  starting  out  to  visit  the  brethren  at 
Redlands,  where  he  held  his  last  pastorate,  says:  "The 
Lord  is  blessing  them;  they  worship  in  a  neat  tabernacle, 
without  any  mortgage,  or  debt  to  burden  them.  This  is 
a  peculiarity  of  all  holy  people;  they  have  no  debt  on  their 
houses  of  worship.  Friday  morning  after  getting  the  bug- 
gy, harness  and  other  necessaries  too  much  to  mention, 
fixed  up  at  the  saints  repair  shop,  we  left  for  a  drive  to 
San  Jacinto.  It  was  a  long  delightful  ride.  During  the  day 
I  found  myself  surrounded  by  high  mountains  and  a  great 
storm  of  thunder,  lightning  and  rain  on  each  side  of  me 
and  behind  me,  but  only  a  few  drops  reaching  me.  It  was 
a  grand  sight.  Found  Sister  Emma  Logsden  out  in  the 
tent  work  with  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn.  Some  of  our  noblest 
workers  have  gone  out  from  this  flock  and  are  still  faith- 
ful in  the  fields.  When  we  are  straight  on  the  Bible  line 
with  no  musical  instruments,  no  paid  choirs,  no  salaried 
preachers,  no  collections,  no  selling  papers  and  books  on 
Lord's  day  to  raise  money,  we  find  God  blesses  and  honors 
the  efforts,  though  sometimes  the  flocks  are  small. 

■"On  to  Winchester,  nine  miles,  I  find  not  much  to  in- 
terest one  except  climbing  mountains.  I  often  ride  hours 
with  no  one  visible  but  Kate  (the  gospel  horse)  ;  all  there 
is  of  her  is  given  up  to  spreading  the  glad  tidings.  She 
don't  dread  the  power  in  a  locomotive,  she  is  not  a  kicker, 
don't  mind  being  curried ;  she  has  really  good  common  horse 
sense.  Had  a  good  visit  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Briggs,  who 
have  been  in  the  way  since  1880.  Then  on  to  Murrietta, 
at  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sister  F.  B.  Teel,  for  a  short  visit. 
The  next  morning  moving  out  early,  arrived  at  Ocean- 
side  in  the  afternoon,  where  we  met  with  the  saints  over 
Sunday.  The  church  organized  by  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn 
four  years  ago  has  kept  her  light  burning  ever  since.  Leav- 
ing this  place,  I  went  to  Encinitas,  to  meet  my  family.  Met 
Bro.  Bert  Chapman  here,  who  took  us  all  to  Julian,  up  main 
street  to  the  Holiness  lot,  which  is  well  located,  and  we 
went  to  Sister  David  Taley's  who  welcomed  us  to  their 
mountain  ranch  of  600  acres  in  one  enclosure.  Stopped  here 
a  few  days  to  rest. 

"Thursday,  September  29th,  found  me  on  my  way  to 
Pomona,  where  I  reached  Bro.  Brand's  Thursday  night.  It 
being  their  regular  weekly  meeting  night,  I  was  glad  to 
meet  the  saints  and  on  Lord's  Day  had  a  blessed  season  of 


136  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1891 

refreshing  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord  in  the  morning 
at  the  communion  service. 

"October  8th,  I  drove  Kate  up  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Coff- 
man's  at  Azusa;  many  of  the  church  being  in  the  active 
work  has  reduced  their  members  at  worship  here.  Bros. 
Coffman,  Washburn  and  Holdridge,  elders,  Sister  Etta 
Washburn,  Recorder,  some  bright  interesting  young  people 
here. 

"October  12th  found  Kate  and  I  in  front  of  Bro.  Stein- 
meir's  Httle  cottage  in  Monrovia.  The  Holiness  Church 
here  was  organized  by  Bro.  Swing.  Bro.  Holdridge  was 
the  first  pastor  called  to  feed  the  little  flock.  We  had  a 
blessed  meeting  with  them  on  the  night  of  the  18th.  Bro. 
Wm.  McDonald,  of  Boston,  once  remarked  after  attending 
a  meeting  in  one  of  our  Holiness  Churches:  'That  is  the 
broad  road  that  leads  into  glory,  and  all  others  are  only 
side  tracks.'  I  have  just  heard  that  Sister  Letchworth 
would  soon  start  for  Lexington,  Mo.  I  don't  think  the  Lex- 
ingtonians  ever  had  any  one  among  them  who  could  in- 
struct them  in  the  Pentecost  way  of  living  as  our  sister  can, 
and  as  she  sows  the  seed  of  Holiness  I  pray  her  own  soul 
may  be  as  a  watered  garden. 

"October  20th.  Bro.  Arthur  Snow  and  myself  drove 
45  miles,  reaching  Fillmore  after  dark.  Bro.  Arthur  soon 
tucked  himself  in  some  blankets  and  with  the  blue  above 
and  the  earth  beneath,  went  to  sleep,  while  I  took  refuge 
in  a  tavern  close  by.  I  had  but  little  rest,  as  there  was  a 
dance  that  night  and  forty  or  fifty  people  shook  the  light 
one-story  frame  building  with  their  jumping  around;  this, 
with  the  noise  of  the  musical  instruments,  etc.,  kept  me 
from  sleeping.  The  landlord  told  me  if  1  liked  I  could 
participate,  but  I  said  I  was  at  the  other  end  of  the  line  in 
a  different  business.  Then  he  asked  if  he  should  waken 
me  at  12  o'clock  and  give  me  some  refreshments.  'No, 
thanks.  I  want  to  sleep.'  I  had  meat  to  eat  that  he  knew 
not  of.  The  next  day  we  drove  43  miles  to  Carpenteria  and 
here  we  arrived  after  the  stars  were  out,  and  put  up  horse 
and  all  at  dear  Bro.  and  Sister  R.  Cauch's.  Friday  morn- 
ing on  to  Santa  Barbara,  meeting  in  the  evening  at  the  regu- 
lar week  night  meeting,  visiting  through  the  week  found 
several  sick.  It  was  eight  years  ago  that  Bro.  Wallace  set 
this  church  in  order.  Bro.  Fred  Snook  and  wife  are  doing 
faithful  service  on  the  street  and  in  the  tabernacle.  They 
have  a  nice  parsonage.  I  met  the  railroad  Holiness  conduc- 
tor, Bro.  Brown,  here;  also  Bro.  E.  C.  Hamilton,  secretary 
of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  A  year  ago  I  urged  him  to  subscribe  for 
the  Pentecost.  The  result  was,  his  mother  got  sanctified 
reading  it,  so  he  thinks  it  was  a  well  invested  dollar. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1891  137 

"Friday  morning  Bro.  Snook  and  I  set  off  for  the  Ojai. 
After  a  ride  of  36  miles  we  received  a  hearty  welcome 
from  Bro.  and  Sister  Jones.  The  Ojai  church  was  organ- 
ized by  Bro.  Cauch,  seven  years  ago.  We  left  this  place 
at  noon,  reaching  Santa  Paula  in  time  for  the  night  meet- 
ing. The  Lord  helped  the  writer  in  breaking  the  bread  of 
life  to  a  large  congregation.  We  have  in  our  work  two 
Bro.  James  Butlers.  One  a  servant  at  Downey,  one  at 
Santa  Paula.  As  long  as  Bro.  Butler  and  his  wife  live  in 
Santa  Paula,  there  will  be  a  Holiness  Church.  A  sister  told 
me  one  of  the  ministers  of  the  town  was  preaching  Holiness 
and  was  a  Free  Mason.  I  haven't  any  controversy  with 
these  people.  If  they  are  sanctified  they  know  it  and  so 
does  God.  No  one  can  pray  in  a  Masonic  lodge  in  the  name 
of  Christ.  God  makes  provision  in  His  church  for  every 
need  of  the  Holiness  Churches. 

"Monday  the  16th,  at  4  P.  M.,  I  arrived  at  Pasadena. 
The  elders  of  the  church  here  are  George  Goings,  James 
Clark  and  Nellie  Clark,  Recorder.  Bro.  Goings  was  one  of 
the  charter  members  and  has  been  a  pillar  in  the  church 
ever  since.  Bro.  and  Sister  Rice  hold  a  meeting  in  their 
home  every  Tuesday  evening.  Old  Sister  Jacobson  and 
her  daughter,  Carrie,  have  long  been  supporters  of  this 
church,  and  their  hearts  are  wholly  in  the  work. 

"And  now,  I  am  at  home  to  spend  Thanksgiving  with 
my  family,  a  living  sacrifice  for  Jesus." 

Bro.  S.  D.  White  writes  from  Chino,  September  8th: 
"Bro.  Kelly  and  myself  left  the  camp-ground  and  came  here 
to  prepare  for  a  meeting.  Having  secured  ground  and 
lumber  I  returned  to  the  Downey  camp-ground  and  found 
Sister  Rogers  had  fallen  asleep  in  Jesus,  and  all  the  camp- 
ground was  still  as  death,  the  people  having  gone  to  bury 
our  dear  sister  at  Long  Beach.  When  I  went  into  her  tent 
where  I  had  heard  her  testify  so  often  to  the  power  of  God 
to  save  and  keep  under  such  trying  circumstances,  and 
heard  her  sing:  Tis  so  sweet  to  trust  in  Jesus',  I  could  not 
help  shouting  victory. 

"Saturday,  back  to  Chino,  found  Bro.  Kelly  and  Bro. 
and  Sister  Langen,  with  the  small  tents  up.  Sunday  met 
with  some  of  the  saints  and  Monday  night  in  the  tent  with 
a  good  congregation.  God  used  Bro.  Kelly  in  bringing  one 
soul  to  Christ.  The  meetings  grow  in  interest,  numbers 
getting  both  experiences.  Among  them  seven  Roman  Ca- 
tholics, one  wonderfully  healed  of  cancer  that  she  had  suf 
fared  with  for  five  years.  A  great  marvel  to  the  people, 
People  come  four  and  five  miles." 


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Tustin  City,  September  21st.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes: 
"It  was  mentioned  in  the  press  that  a  Holiness  tent  meeting 
was  not  needed  in  this  place,  and  yet  we  find  the  one  great 
need  of  the  people  everywhere  is  Holiness,  without  which 
no  man  shall  see  the  Lord.  Eighteen  professions  and  the 
people  very  kind  to  us." 

Sister  Alice  Whiting  says:  "We  are  having  lively 
times  in  Redlands.  The  town  has  been  flooded  and  we  have 
a  chance  to  see  what  salvation  does  for  people  in  times  of 
calamity.  Some  of  our  Holiness  people  live  in  tents;  the 
winds  blew  the  fly  off  and  nearly  everything  was  wet ;  while 
the  things  were  drying  the  next  day  a  second  storm  came. 
A  heavy  wind  wrecked  many  tents,  the  rain  soaked  every- 
thing, and  such  a  mess  is  seldom  seen.  Water  in  the  zanja 
came  up  to  the  floor  of  our  meeting  house,  which  is  sev- 
eral feet  above  the  street.  Water  came  down  the  streets 
in  waves,  on  one  street  a  wall  three  feet  high.  Some  of 
our  people  sustained  considerable  loss,  but  through  it  all 
praised  God  for  salvation." 


TESTLMONY  OF  FRANK  L.  HALL 

"I  first  met  the  Holiness  people  in  1891,  where,  for 
the  first  time  in  my  life,  I  was  convicted  of  sin  and  felt  the 
need  of  righteousness  through  Jesus  Christ  and  saw  a  way 
of  escape.  It  seemed  hard  for  me  to  believe  in  the  Divinity 
of  Christ,  owing  to  my  life  of  ignorance  of  the  Bible  and  its 
teachings,  also  my  impaired  mental  and  moral  faculties, 
but  being  extremely  miserable  without  God  and  without 
hope,  when  I  saw  the  change  the  belief  of  the  truth  made  in 
those  in  like  condition  and  believing  their  testimony,  I 
committed  myself  to  God,  repenting  of  my  sins  and  had  the 
assurance  of  forgiveness.  Soon  after,  met  the  conditions 
and  was  sanctified,  as  we  were  taught  distinctly  that  this 
was  salvation.  I  knew  nothing  of  the  theology,  but  was  de- 
sirous to  do  all  the  will  of  God.  I  am  glad  I  obeyed  the  in- 
structions and,  while  the  unknown  bundle  staggered  me 
sometimes,  I  held  fast  to  Jesus  and  am  alive  unto  this 
day.  What  first  interested  me  was  the  singing  of  a  col- 
ored man  and  woman  on  the  street  at  San  Bernardino.  I 
learned  afterward  it  was  Bro.  and  Sister  George  Goings. 
They  invited  us  to  an  upper  room  around  the  corner  from 
where  they  were  singing.  I  did  not  go,  but  went  to  Red- 
lands,  and  some  of  the  members  kindly  invited  me  to  the 
Church,  where  I  was  saved.  It  seemed  so  strange  to  me  to 
see  Bro.  Leonard  Parker  jump.  The  singing  in  the  little 
chapel  seemed  very  inspiring.     It  was  at  this  place  I  first 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892  139 

saw  Bro.  Swing.  He  preached  from  Rom.  12:2.  From 
there  I  went  with  Charley  Harris  to  the  Colton  tent  meet- 
ing. We  had  only  a  few  cents  between  us,  but  we  wanted 
to  get  all  the  good  we  could  and  do  all  we  could,  so  I  put 
up  my  pocket  knife  and  all  I  had  and  we  were  tested  sure 
enough.  But  the  Lord  never  failed  us,  and  I  have  often 
been  thankful  for  the  lessons  learned  there  in  trusting  God 
for  the  temporal  as  well  as  spiritual  blessings. 

"The  meetings  on  the  Downey  camp-grounds  were  al- 
ways good  and  Pentecost  order,  while  sometimes  misused, 
was  a  great  factor  in  developing  the  workers  and  establish- 
ing the  converts.  Bro.  Swing  said  he  and  J.  F.  Washburn 
had  been  in  evangelistic  meetings  for  months  at  a  time  to- 
gether and  one  had  never  asked  the  other  who  was  to 
preach  at  a  certain  time.  They  understood  the  moving  of 
the  Holy  Spirit.  The  Holiness  people  depend  on  the  lead- 
ing of  the  Spirit  of  God ;  not  putting  confidence  in  the  flesh, 
but  going  forward  as  providence  opens  the  way,  feeling  the 
fellowship  and  communion  with  Jesus  the  all  important 
thing,  that  what  is  done  may  be  not  according  to  the  will 
of  men,  but  that  the  will  of  God  be  made  manifest  in  all 
things." 


1892 

As  we  come  to  report  the  work,  of  this  year,  we  feel 
we  have  more  to  thank  God  for,  than  tongue  can  express. 
The  years  have  flown  so  quickly  by,  every  day  has  been  so 
full  of  blessings  and  hands,  and  heads,  kept  so  busy  with 
the  work,  that  has  come  our  way,  and  with  the  new  year 
will  come  new  blessings  and  opportunities,  and  new  trials 
to  make  us  grow  stronger. 

We  began  the  eighth  year  of  the  publication  of  the 
Pentecost.  We  find  it  affords  great  opportunities  for  dis- 
seminating the  truth;  we  also  find  from  the  different  re- 
ports, much  has  been  accomplished.  One  succession  of  tri- 
umphs, and  victory  upon  victory.  Hundreds  have  been  con- 
verted and  sanctified,  through  the  efforts  of  the  people  on 
this  line  of  Holiness  in  Southern  California,  with  scores  in 
the  regions  beyond,  not  because  we  are  brainy,  wealthy  or 
popular,  but  it  is  evident  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things 
of  the  world  to  confound  the  mighty.    Paul  had  ability  to 


140  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1892 

draw  men  by  worldly  wisdom,  but  chose  such  methods  as 
would  crucify  the  flesh  of  his  hearers  that  their  faith 
should  not  stand  in  the  wisdom  of  men,  but  in  the  power  of 
God.  No  people  that  we  know  of  have  so  much  opposi- 
tion from  the  nominal  church-goers  and  yet  are  wonderfully 
owned  of  God  in  the  salvation  of  precious  souls.  We  are 
more  and  more  confident  that  sanctification  is  the  basis  of 
membership  in  God's  church.  We  know  Holiness  is  not 
popular  in  these  times,  but  feel  sure  it  is  in  Heaven  and 
know  when  we  are  called  one  by  one  to  go  hence,  we  will 
be  glad  we  know  about  it  by  experience.  We  hold  the  spi- 
ritual wealth  in  this  world,  the  true  gold.  The  Holy  peo- 
ple of  the  world  today  keeps  it  from  being  bankrupt. 
Surely  wherever  they  are  found  they  are  the  salt  of  the 
earth. 

J.  H.  and  Nellie  Clark,  with  their  Gospel  Wagon  No. 
1,  after  six  weeks  work  with  tent  No.  5,  J.  F.  Washbuni  in 
charge  at  Santa  Ana,  left  for  new  fields,  holding  their  first 
meeting  6:30  P.  M.  in  front  of  Bro.  Greening's  store  in 
Downey.  Also  every  night  and  three  times  on  Sunday, 
not  ommiting  Saturday  night,  when  the  rain  fell  quite 
heavily.  At  7  o'clock  met  in  the  tabernacle,  where  they 
had  good  audiences  for  ten  days  and  nights,  the  Lord  giv- 
ing them  a  soul  for  each  day.  Praise  God.  A  young  man 
was  converted  the  second  night;  a  few  nights  after  sancti- 
fied. One  of  the  brightest  cases  on  record.  It  rained  and 
the  congregation  slim,  but  he  was  sanctified.  The  brother 
walked  two  and  one-half  miles  after  nine  o'clock  home, 
through  rain  and  mud.  Next  day  his  horse  ran  away  and 
threw  him  from  the  buggy.  He  was  preserved  from  seri- 
ous harm  and  praised  God  he  was  saved.  New  Year's 
Eve  finds  them  at  Pasadena,  with  a  crowd  gathered  on  the 
corner  of  Fair  Oaks  and  Colorado  streets,  with  good  at- 
tention being  given  to  the  singing  and  speaking.  After 
street  service  they  were  at  the  tabernacle,  situated  on  the 
corner  of  Fair  Oaks  avenue  and  Peoria  street,  where  they 
had  services  till  January  1st.,  closing  out  at  mid-night 
(watch  night).  New  Year's  day  a  physician's  wife  was 
healed  at  her  home,  where  they  were  called  to  pray;  they 
were  also  called  to  pray  for  an  aged  sick  lady  about  to  pass 
away.  Her  pain  ceased  and  she  quietly  and  peacefully 
went  home  to  Heaven. 

Sunday  night,  22nd.  A  physician  was  wonderfully 
healed  and  testified  to  the  power  of  God  to  heal  the  body 
and  save  from  a  terrible  habit,  that  of  using  morphine.  A 
father,  who  was  sick  for  months  with  cancerous  tumor, 
with  no  hope  of  being  cured,  and  who  for  a  time  could  not 
believe  for  healing,  has  seen  his  privilege  and  took  the  Lord 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892  141 

for  his  healer  and  is  rejoicing  in  the  blessed  benefits.  Ten 
days  of  rain  has  somewhat  interfered  with  the  work  here, 
yet  the  Lord  has  been  in  it  all,  much  good  has  been  done  by 
visiting  in  homes.  A  Universalist  woman  of  sixty  years 
was  converted.  A  partially  paralyzed  woman  who  had  been 
seeking  sanctification  got  the  victory  and  was  satisfied, 
whether  she  was  healed  or  not.  A  drunkard  and  his  son 
were  converted.  Some  asks  does  this  effort  pay?  We  say 
Yes,  a  grand  success;  of  course  it  pays.  Another  asks 
what  financial  success?  The  wagon  was  paid  for  before 
the  wheels  made  a  single  revolution  on  the  road;  never 
ask  about  finances,  ask  God  what  He  wants  you  to  give 
toward  keeping  it  in  the  field.  The  Lord  will  keep  it  go- 
ing, but  the  one  who  fails  to  do  his  part  will  be  the  loser. 

Chino,  Cal.,  January  3rd.  "I  am  a  little  girl  ten  years 
old.  I  have  lived  a  Christian  for  three  years.  When  I  got 
saved  I  was  pretty  little,  but  I  felt  as  big  as  anybody  in 
the  house  and  I  feel  tonight  as  though  the  Lord  loves  me 
and  if  nobody  else  loved  me  I  would  be  with  the  Lord  just 
the  same.  My  two  little  brothers  got  saved  at  the  tent. 
One  was  eight  and  the  other  seven.  My  brother,  eleven, 
got  saved  at  the  meeting  at  Chino.  We  are  all  saved  but 
two  boys  and  I  hope  they  will  be  soon.  It  says  in  the  12th 
Chapter  of  Matt.  'Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto 
Me  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of 
Heaven.'  I  praise  the  Lord  for  a  free  salvation  that  will 
last  until  the  end.  I  am  glad  the  tent  came  to  Chino,  for 
it  made  us  much  happier.  Your  little  sister  in  Jesus,  Mary 
Etta  Rightmier." 

Eight  dollars  a  month  wasted.  'Tullerton,  January 
11th,  1892.  My  testimony  is  I  am  justified  and  sanctified. 
I  lived  a  sinner  61  years.  My  father  was  a  UniversaHst ; 
he  used  tobacco,  drank,  played  cards  and  swore.  He  told 
us  we  would  all  go  to  Heaven  when  we  died.  Bros.  George 
Teel  and  Dennis  Rogers  were  holding  meetings  in  a  tent  at 
Balsa.  I  thought  I  would  go  and  have  some  fun.  I  was 
convicted,  and  when  I  got  home  I  read  my  Bible.  I  went 
back  in  the  evening  and  kneeled  at  the  seekers'  bench.  God 
for  Christ's  sake,  forgave  my  sins;  afterward  I  made  the 
sacrifice  and  was  sanctified.  I  had  used  tobacco  53  years. 
I  kneeled  and  asked  God  to  take  away  the  desire,  and 
the  work  was  instantly  done.  It  cost  me  $8.00  a  month.  I 
had  a  good  business  and  made  from  $200  to  $400  a  month, 
and  could  not  save  a  cent.  As  a  rule  I  would  not  work  for 
less  than  $8  a  day.  I  made  $4000  but  lost  it  all,  but  now 
I  feel  rich.     I  have  great  riches  laid  up  in  God's  store 


142  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY.  1892 

house,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt.     Eli 
Adama." 

THE     WIDOW'S     GOD 

"I  want  to  give  a  little  of  my  experience.  I  know  a3 
the  sun  is  shining  on  this  lovely  earth  that  the  sun  of  right- 
eousness is  shining  in  my  heart.  0  such  a  rest,  sweet  rest ! 
The  Lord  saw  fit  to  remove  my  dear  husband  to  His  home 
in  glory.  Well  do  I  remember  his  last  words,  12  years  ago,  in 
Iowa,  as  he  clasped  my  hand  in  his  and  said :  *It  is  only  go- 
ing home,  you  will  soon  come.'  I  did  not  know  the  simple 
way  of  trusting  God,  and  soon  found  my  lot  a  hard  one, 
having  three  little  ones  to  care  for.  In  a  little  while  all  I 
possessed  of  this  world's  goods  was  taken  by  a  cyclone, 
leaving  me  without  a  change  of  clothing.  My  health  be- 
ing very  poor  and  no  support  led  me  to  doubt  God.  I  often 
said  God  had  forsaken  me.  Heart-broken  as  I  was  I  did 
not  know  that  God  was  only  drawing  me  closer  to  Him.  I 
came  to  Los  Angeles  and  was  taught  a  better  way  by  J.  F. 
Washburn.  Learned  how  the  Lord  would  lift  me  up  if  we 
knew  how  to  trust  Him  in  time  of  trial.  If  any  poor  widow 
reads  this  who  has  the  care  of  little  ones,  do  trust  all  to 
God.  He  has  promised  and  will  provide  for  the  fatherless. 
He  has  kept  me  saved  eight  years  and  it  is  just  the  same 
today.  Keziah  Camy." 

Mary  E.  Throop  writes  of  the  remarkable  healing  of 
their  little  boy.  She  says:  "I  feel  we  have  been  tried  as 
by  fire.  Myself  and  two  children  were  taken  sick.  The 
doctor  pronounced  my  little  boy  very  sick  with  congestion 
of  the  brain  and  lungs.  I  had  faith  in  the  doctor  as  a  man 
of  good  sense  and  understood  medicine.  He  worked  faith- 
fully with  the  child  for  a  while  and  then  admitted  he  could 
do  no  more  for  him,  but  prepared  an  injection  to  quiet  and 
keep  him  from  suffering  until  death  should  come.  After 
using  it  awhile  it  was  suggested  we  call  the  elders,  and 
have  him  annointed.  They  came,  we  read  some  scripture 
to  strengthen  our  faith.  As  the  promises  were  read,  our 
hearts  bounded  with  joy,  knowing  that  Heaven  and  earth 
would  pass  away,  but  God's  word  could  not  fail.  The  child 
was  annointed  and  15  minutes  later  was  sweetly  sleeping. 
He  soon  began  to  recognize  us.  In  three  days  we  took  him 
to  church.     Praise  the  Lord  for  victory." 

The  Spring  camp-meeting  commencing  April  22nd,  at 
San  Bernardino,  opened  with  more  than  usual  interest. 
The  location  was  well  selected.  First  night  tent  well  filled 
with  attentive  listeners.     Sunday  night  tent  could  not  hold 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892  143 

the  people.  Street  meetings  held  every  night  specially  in- 
teresting. Monday  sunrise  meeting  well  attended  and  con- 
tinued till  after  nine  o'clock.  At  the  afternoon  meeting  a 
lady,  who  had  been  seeking  25  years,  was  sanctified.  It  is 
a  sad  fact  that  in  many  places  those  seeking  sanctification 
are  hindered  rather  than  helped;  they  are  confused  by 
teaching  of  unsanctified  leaders  to  whom  they  look  for  help. 
God's  plan  is  to  give  light  through  human  instrumentali- 
ties and  if  we  do  not  give  light,  we  give  darkness;  we 
should  be  able  to  help,  not  hinder. 

Thursday,  10  A.  M.  Business  meeting  opened.  Presi- 
dent George  Quinan  in  the  chair.  Communications  from. 
churches  and  ministers  read.  At  night  as  the  saints  came 
in  from  street  meeting  singing,  God's  power  was  manifest, 
some  shouting,  some  laughing,  some  crying,  and  the  tent 
seemed  filled  with  God's  glory.  Interest  kept  up  till  nearly 
12  o'clock  and  so  on  all  through  the  week;  each  meeting 
having  its  own  special  interesting  scenes  of  blessing  and 
encouragement. 

Friday  Sister  G.  W.  Letchworth  was  elected  Recorder. 
This  was  the  largest  spring  meeting  ever  held  by  the  Asso- 
ciation, both  in  attendance  of  the  members  and  unsaved. 
The  meeting  was  to  continue,  J.  F.  Washburn  being  left  in 
charge.  He  writes:  "I  wish  first  of  all  to  thank  our  God 
and  Savior,  who  shed  His  precious  blood  to  redeem  us, 
(Heb.  13:12),  and  to  keep  us  spirit,  soul  and  body  blame- 
less until  He  shall  come  again.  1  Thes.  5:23,  24,  that  on 
this  day  twelve  years  ago  about  midnight,  in  an  upper-room 
while  praying,  Jesus  sanctified  me.  I  can  see  wherein  I 
have  erred  in  judgment,  in  word  and  action,  as  I 
look  over  these  years  that  are  past,  but  my  heart  has 
been  kept  from  known  sin.  Praise  the  Lord.  This  23rd 
day  of  May  is  also  my  natural  birthday;  I  cherish  the  sa- 
cred events  that  cluster  around  so  important  a  day  to  me. 
I  have  been  faithful  to  the  work  God  has  called  me,  though 
not  without  many  severe  tests  and  trials  by  the  way,  up  to 
the  present  day,  but,  thank  God,  they  have  not  been  years  of 
defeat,  but  of  victory.  I  have  seen  hundreds  of  precious 
souls  brought  to  Jesus  under  the  old  cloth  tabernacle  in 
which  we  have  lifted  up  Jesus,  the  Christ,  as  all  in  all  to 
us,  a  sure  remedy  for  all  the  woes  of  sin.  Sometimes  I  am 
tired  in  the  way,  but  never  of  the  way;  it  is  elevated,  safe, 
pure  and  blest  with  happy  songs  and  perpetual  inward 
joy. 

"Yesterday  was  a  most  gracious  day ;  communion  serv- 
ice, several  found  the  Lord.  It  is  most  blessed  to  see  whole 
families  turning  to  God  and  homes  of  sin  turned  into  homes 
of  prayer.    We  find  here  sore  heads,  swelled  heads,  dead 


144  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892 

heads.  Hanging  about  to  try  to  lead  astray  some  of  the  un- 
settled ones.  But  God  has  been  with  us  in  saving,  settling 
and  establishing  some  people  in  the  way  of  Holiness.  Was 
called  home  on  account  of  sickness  of  our  Bonnie  boy ;  found 
him  in  a  critical  condition,  but  God  heard  our  petition  and 
earnest  pleadings  for  the  little  one's  life,  although  at  4 
o'clock  in  the  early  morning  for  a  time  all  hopes  of  his  recov- 
ery was  gone.  Although  having  been  in  the  furnace  of  af- 
fliction we  are  now  rejoicing  in  triumphs  over  all  difficul- 
ties. The  Lord  was  with  the  camp  in  my  absence,  in  bless- 
ing and  saving  several.  We  closed  with  about  50  different 
professions." 

Isaac  L.  Day  writes  from  Galveston,  Texas:  "On  the 
17th  of  March,  left  San  Bernardino  for  Chicago,  111.  On  the 
way  visited  my  dear  Mother,  who  I  had  not  seen  for  thirteen 
years.  She  met  me  at  the  door  and  took  me  in  her  arms,  as 
of  yore,  and  cried  aloud  for  joy,  saying  she  had  given  up 
all  hopes  of  seeing  me  again;  of  my  thirty-nine  relatives 
only  eight  are  Christians.    Please  pray  for  them." 

Bro.  George  Teel  gives  an  account  of  a  trip  in  Texas: 
"On  April  17th  I  started  with  my  family  and  sister  Ollie 
Rogers,  for  the  land  of  Uz,  to  have  some  meetings  with  some 
friends.  Our  conveyance  was  a  two-horse  wagon,  covered 
in  the  old-fashioned  style,  to  keep  out  the  sunshine  and  the 
rain.  Our  journey  was  enjoyable  till  we  found  ourselves 
stuck  in  a  pool  of  water.  Our  horses  seemed  anxious  to  get 
out,  but  persisted  in  pulling  one  at  a  time,  and  then  came  a 
shower  of  rain  upon  us.  Then  I  thought  of  the  children  of 
Israel  being  baptized  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea.  A  good 
brother  sent  a  pair  of  mules  and  lifted  us  out  of  the  miry 
clay.  We  pushed  on  our  way  rejoicing  until  we  came  to  a 
creek  that  was  considerably  swollen  by  the  late  rain,  but  we 
had  to  go  forward.  We  got  along  alright  until  we  reached 
the  opposite  bank,  which  was  steep  and  slippery.  I  was 
fearful  of  our  being  able  to  make  the  ascent  and  according  to 
my  faith  so  it  was,  but  providence  had  helped  us  far  enough 
so  we  could  alight  from  the  wagon  on  terra  firma.  When 
we  hitched  the  horses  to  the  end  of  the  tongue  and  to  our 
astonishment  when  we  gave  the  horses  to  understand  we 
were  ready  to  go,  they  both  pulled  at  once,  and  held  on  till 
the  wagon  was  on  a  good  foundation.  Sister  Olie  said 
'Praise  the  Lord.'  We  arrived  at  Uz  in  time  for  regular 
Thursday  night  meeting  and  continued  the  meeting  three 
weeks,  resulting  in  some  getting  converted,  some  sanctified 
and  a  church  set  in  order. 

"Monday,  May  16th,  we  started  for  home,  expecting  to 
have  meeting  at  night  at  Bro.  Fortenberry's.     We  found  his 


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13-year-old  boy  had  taken  suddenly  very  sick,  symptoms  in- 
dicating congestion  of  the  brain.  He  was  wild  with  pain  and 
from  all  appearances  it  seemed  he  could  not  live  long.  After 
consulting  with  his  parents,  who  believed  in  divine  heaMng, 
we  knelt  around  his  bed,  laid  hands  on  him,  praying  and 
anointing  with  oil,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  the  healing 
of  his  body.  While  we  prayed  it  seemed  Jesus  was  in  the 
midst ;  the  boy  became  quiet  and  the  perspiration  broke  out 
on  his  face.  At  the  conclusion  of  prayer  his  mother  asked 
him  in  regard  to  his  feeling  and  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
He  was  perfectly  conscious  and  began  to  laugh  and  weep 
for  joy,  showing  the  Lord  had  blessed  his  soul  as  well  as  his 
body.  In  a  little  while  he  was  up  walking  about  the  place. 
He  ate  supper  with  the  rest  of  the  family.  Next  morning 
seemed  as  well  as  ever.  This  indeed  seemed  to  us  a  very 
pronounced  case  of  divine  healing.  No  one  could  deny  it. 
We  gave  all  glory  to  God.  The  night  service  was  very  good. 
A  sister  reclaimed,  another  lady  sanctified.  The  saints  en- 
couraged." 

Thoughts  penned  by  J.  W.  Swing,  July  5th.  "I  am  still 
in  the  way  and  esteem  Holiness  as  highly  as  ever.  Five 
have  been  added  to  the  San  Bernardino  church  and  the  pros- 
pects fair.  Our  meetings  are  held  in  the  old  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
hall  on  'D'  street,  up-stairs,  in  the  Garner  Block,  Sunday  at 
3  P.  M.,  and  Tuesday  evening.  Wednesday  night  we  had  a 
good  meeting  one  mile  south  of  town  in  the  home  of  Bro.  L. 
B.  Akers.  Three  converted.  Friday  night  held  a  meeting 
in  West  Rialto,  some  seekers.  Sunday  in  Redlands,  had 
three  meetings,  one  justified  at  night.  Meeting  at  Pomona 
Saturday  night,  three  united  with  the  church,  good  solid 
material.  On  Sunday  five  or  six  professions.  At  night  one 
lady  converted.  Had  all-day  meeting  Fourth  of  July;  the 
people  gathering  in  from  Chino,  Azusa  and  Glendora.  We 
had  a  good  day  for  souls  and  body.  Two  long  tables  spread 
with  the  good  things  brought  in;  all  ate  and  seemed  satis- 
fied, and  several  baskets  of  fragments  were  gathered  up. 
In  afternoon  an  aged  brother  sanctified.  At  night  a  young 
lady  sanctified,  after  a  long,  hard  struggle  of  giving  up. 

While  we  see  the  work  prospering,  I  feel  we  must  be 
more  closely  and  thoroughly  united  and  to  this  end  let  me 
remind  you  of  taking  action  in  all  the  churches  before  the 
Downey  meeting,  on  that  resolution  passed  by  the  Associa- 
tion last  year.  Every  church  should  vote  in  its  next  busi- 
ness meeting  that  it  considers  itself  a  part  of  the  Southern 
California  and  Arizona  Holiness  Association's  general  work 
and  that  they  believe  the  Association  is  the  Association  of 
all  the  churches,  and  should  be  so  recognized  by  all  its  mem- 

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bers,  and  by  all  the  members  of  all  the  Holiness  churches 
within  its  bounds.  We  must  beware  of  unholy  desires  for 
personal  independence,  which  allies  liberty  with  license,  and 
makes  it  akin  to  come-outism,  which,  if  left  to  run  its 
course,  will  end  in  anarchy  and  ruin.  If  we  make  the  an- 
nual meetings  of  the  Association  the  place  to  settle  all 
points  of  doctrine  we  will  have  a  safe-guard  against  fanat- 
icism. Make  the  Association  meetings  the  place  of  recog- 
nition of  ministers  of  the  gospel,  and  we  have  a  safe-guard 
against  false,  erroneous  and  unscriptural  teaching.  We 
must  be  a  unit  in  doctrinal  belief  and  teaching  and  also  in 
our  general  line  of  work.  I  am  becoming  more  settled  that 
Holiness  is  the  all  important  things." 

Some  interesting  things  from  the  pen  of  J.  Howard 
Wyatt :  "Our  meeting  at  San  Jacinto  closed  July  17th,  with 
a  blessed  hallelujah  wind  up.  We  were  in  ashes,  though 
not  in  sack  cloth,  about  11  A.  M.  Saturday,  as  we  sat  in  our 
house  talking  of  Paul's  labors  and  perils  and  our  willingness 
to  follow  Jesus,  I  looked  out  of  the  window  and  beheld  our 
tent  was  all  in  flames.  We  hoped  at  least  to  save  our  books, 
but  a  gust  of  wind  rolled  the  flames  together  as  a  scroll  and 
in  fifteen  minutes  ninety  chairs,  a  table,  benches,  all  our 
song  books,  wife's  Bible  and  tent  No.  4,  were  a  mass  of 
smouldering  ashes  and  all  we  could  do  was  to  save  one  small 
tent  and  the  house  Sister  Elison  had  so  kindly  let  us  have 
the  use  of.  We  never  could  account  for  the  fire,  but  we  were 
not  dismayed,  but  praised  God  it  was  no  worse.  At  night 
we  had  meeting  in  the  Holiness  Church  house.  Some  that 
had  resisted  all  through  the  meeting  asked  for  prayers. 
Several  have  united  with  the  church,  among  them  Ah  Sing, 
our  Chinese  boy,  who  is  a  standing  rebuke  to  some  profes- 
sors of  Holiness.  When  Bro.  Ben  Pearson  read  the  condition 
of  membership  to  him  he  said :  'Yes,  I  have  gold  ring.  When 
I  came  here  I  think  Jesus  He  no  like  that.  I  took  it  off,  no 
more  wear  that.  I  have  pipe,  I  smoke ;  I  come  here,  I  think 
Jesus  He  no  like  that.  I  threw  him  away,  I  no  more  smoke. 
I  love  Jesus!  I  love  Jesus  harder  all  the  time.  He  make 
me  happy.'  " 

Bro.  S.  D.  White,  July  18th,  writes :  "One  year  ago  last 
May  we  began  our  summer's  work  by  pitching  our  tent  in 
San  Fernando,  where,  for  the  first  time,  was  set  up  the  ban- 
ner of  Holiness  and  find  them  more  firmly  established  in 
that  faith.  After  holding  our  second  meeting  here  in 
March  we  went  to  Santa  Paula  and  eternity  alone  will  tell 
the  result.  One  that  was  converted  and  sanctified  at  Nord- 
off,  went  to  New  York,  preaching  Holiness.  After  four 
weeks'  meeting  there  we  went  to  Hueneme  for  five  weelcs. 


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The  Lord  owned  our  labors  there  and  though  we  had  much 
prejudice  to  over-come,  we  left  the  field  in  good  condition." 

Bro.  George  Quinan  says :  "In  order  to  do  my  part  in 
carrying  the  sound  of  Holiness  unto  all  the  earth,  I  went 
forth  from  Los  Angeles  July  4th,  taking  the  Southern  Pa- 
cific train.  Reached  Dakota,  Minn.,  the  evening  of  the  9th. 
I  had  opportunity  along  the  way  to  preach  Holiness.  Just 
before  reaching  Amaka  I  lost  my  pocket  book.  After  awhile 
it  was  brought  to  me.  Why  is  it.  Holiness  preachers'  pock- 
et-books are  nearly  always  returned  to  them?  I  found  a 
welcome  reception  at  Sister  Fannie  Smith's  mother's  home 
and  wearied  from  the  long  journey  I  went  to  my  room  and 
laid  me  down  in  peace  to  sleep,  Sunday  night  preached  in 
the  Methodist  Church  to  a  large  congregation.  Monday 
evening  had  services  in  the  school  house  and  continued  af- 
ternoon and  evening  with  some  being  justified  and  sancti- 
fied and  healed;  the  Methodist  Episcopal  pastor  being  one 
that  received  sanctification.  They  all  come  by  way  of  the 
Altar,  making  a  living  sacrifice  and  as  they  meet  the  con- 
ditions and  believe  they  receive  the  witness  of  the  Spirit; 
the  work  is  done.  One  sister,  very  low  with  consumption 
was  healed ;  another  sister  claimed  healing,  by  faith  in  Jesus, 
of  a  long  standing  disease.  After  having  finished  our  work 
here  we  went  to  a  town  called  Norwalk,  in  Wisconsin.  Here 
I  was  a  stranger  in  a  strange  town,  but  found  some  German 
Evangelical  people  and  arranged  to  have  meeting  in  their 
meeting  house.  We  had  several  good  meetings,  the  last  be- 
ing the  best.  Then  we  returned  to  Dakota.  Sunday  Au- 
gust 7th,  was  my  last  day  with  the  Holiness  church,  having 
three  meetings  and  closing  with  a  regular  hallelujah  good 
time.  We  trust  this  church  will  do  a  work  that  will  be  felt 
in  all  this  region. 

"Leaving  Dakota  Monday  morning  I  had  a  three  hour's 
ride  on  the  Mississippi  river  to  Red  Wing.  Here  I  found 
friends  of  California  people.  Sister  Marion  Clark,  wife  of 
our  Editor,  has  a  sister  living  here,  but  is  now  on  a  visit 
to  Washington  state.  I  took  dinner  with  her  mother's 
uncle,  C.  Hobart,  after  which  I  went  to  visit  our  dear  Bro.  J. 
F.  Washburn's  sister,  Mrs.  J.  B.  Newell,  and  we  had  a  big 
time  visiting  and  then  went  to  see  Mrs.  A.  Wright,  an  old 
Sunday  School  teacher  of  Marion  Clark,  where  we  had  meet- 
ing that  night.  Sisters  Newell,  Wright,  Brown  and  Cora 
Mitchell,  are  sanctified  Methodists  and  I  believe  they  will 
walk  in  the  light.  Next  morning  found  me  on  the  way  for 
St.  Paul,  where  I  was  cordially  received  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  I. 
B.  Emmerson ;  they  having  invited  me  to  visit  them,  as  she 
is  an  invalid  and  wanted  to  get  help  in  taking  the  Lord  as 


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her  healer.  She  was  anointed  with  oil  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  and  said  she  took  Him  for  her  healer  and  sanctifier. 
"Thursday,  August  10th,  6:30,  we  pulled  out  for  Cali- 
fornia by  way  of  the  Canadian  Pacific  railway,  reaching 
home  in  due  time." 

Sister  M.  E.  Jones,  of  Nordoff,  Cal.,  tells  us  on  Decem- 
ber 23rd :  "There  came  to  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Kin- 
cher,  twin  boys,  Elmer  and  Emile.  Elmer  had  lagrippe, 
and  suffered  many  weary  weeks,  till  our  Father  took  the 
little  darling  home,  July  9th.  They  looked  very  much  alike 
so  sweet  and  intelligent.  The  parents  had  lately  given  their 
hearts  to  God.  They  were  anticipating  great  joy  and  pleas- 
ure in  watching  those  little  buds  unfold,  but  they  are  com- 
forted because  their  little  one  is  safe  from  sin,  sickness  and 
sorrow.  They  believe  God  is  good  and  'Doeth  all  things 
well.'  " 

And  now  we  come  to  the  report  of  the  13th  Annual 
meeting  of  the  Southern  California  and  Arizona  Holiness 
Association,  held  on  their  grounds  (Central  Park)  near 
Downey,  Cal. 

Several  tents  were  up  ten  days  before  the  appointed 
time,  for  the  camp-meeting.  One  sister  being  sanctified 
the  night  before  the  regular  meeting.  During  the  first 
three  days  several  professions.  Bros.  Snook  and  Swing 
preaching  heart  searching  sermons.  At  night  Bro.  Snow 
preached  from  the  text:  "I  Cannot  Come."  The  6  o'clock 
Monday  morning  meeting  was  one  of  special  interest  and 
profit.  At  9:30  saints  gathered  for  testimony  and  Bro.  J. 
W.  Swing  preached.  In  the  afternoon  a  sister  stated  she 
did  not  have  full  victory  in  that  she  did  not  like  to  use  the 
word  sanctification.  After  she  was  shown  it  was  a  Bible 
term  and  that  we  should  not  be  ashamed  of  Jesus  and  His 
words,  she  concluded  that  the  only  way  to  get  the  full  vic- 
tory was  to  speak  the  word,  so  she  said  the  Lord  sanctified 
her  and  the  victory  came.  Several  others  testified  to  the 
same  effect. 

The  President,  George  Quinan,  not  being  present,  the 
Vice-President,  J.  F.  Washburn,  took  the  chair  and  the  bus- 
iness session  opened  promptly  at  10  A.  M.  Bro.  Washburn 
read  several  texts  on  the  "Body  of  Christ,"  and  the  first 
order  of  business  was  taken  up  calling  and  correcting  the 
Roll.  Reports  read  from  ten  of  the  Holiness  Churches  in 
Southern  California.     Much  liberty  in  the  night  meeting. 

Wednesday,  10  A.  M.  session.  Free  Will  Offering  of 
$101.00  was  received  for  the  camp-meeting  expenses.  We 
never  knew  of  a  camp-meeting  of  this  size  running  over 


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three  Lord's  days  with  so  little  expense.  There  were  no 
hired  singers  or  preaches,  but  every  thing  necessary  was 
provided  for.  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  in  the  night  meet- 
ing and  God's  power  was  manifest  in  saving  souls. 

Thursday,  about  eighty  at  the  early  morning  meeting. 
Devotional  exercises  began  again  at  9,  business  at  10.  Re- 
port of  about  200  saved  during  the  year.  Bro.  Washburn 
declined  taking  tent  this  year,  as  he  felt  called  to  the 
church  work-  At  night  large  tent  was  crowded,  many 
standing  on  the  outside.  Bro.  H.  Holdridge  preached  with 
liberty  and  power  from  Rev.  14:6-7,  showing  the  simplicity 
of  the  everlasting  gospel  and  the  interest  Jesus  took  in 
giving  salvation  to  a  lost  world,  and  the  adaptation  of  the 
Gospel  to  all  mankind.  Ten  seekers  and  several  after  the 
meeting  was  dismissed. 

Officers  elected:  President,  J.  W.  Swing;  Vice  Presi- 
dent, J.  F.  Washburn;  Recorder,  Sister  G.  W.  Letchworth; 
Directors,  J.  O.  Butler,  S.  D.  White,  Joel  Spohn,  E.  G. 
Greening,  R.  Cauch,  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  J.  H.  Wyatt,  F.  IL 
Teel  and  J.  E.  Langen. 

At  night  Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts  preached,  showing  the  un- 
reasonableness of  infidelity.  Sunday,  a  good  day  all 
through.  Bro.  Swing  preaching  in  the  morning.  The  work 
moved  gloriously  on  all  through  the  week;  the  tide  rising 
higher,  seekers  and  friends  at  nearly  every  meeting.  Good 
health  prevades  the  encampment.  We  have  had  the  privi- 
lege of  the  presence  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Hervey,  of  Los  An- 
geles, noted  for  their  earnest  self-sacrificing  and  effectual 
work  to  establish  Holiness  everywhere.  Also,  Bro.  and 
Sister  Ferguson,  of  Peniel  Mission.  Holiness  Mission  at 
the  old  court  house  in  charge  of  Bro.  Willis  Kelley,  with  a 
free  employment  bureau  and  free  reading  room,  was  report- 
ed. August  20th,  Bro.  and  Sister  Kincher  were  called  upon 
to  part  with  their  little  Ermile,  twin  brother  of  Elmer,  who 
died  July  9th.  He  was  almost  eight  months  old;  had  the 
whooping  cough.  They  were  not  long  separated.  The  lov- 
ing Father  enables  them  to  say  His  will  be  done. 

Nov.  16th,  Bro.  J.  A.  Foster  and  wife,  take  the  train 
for  New  York  on  their  way  to  India  as  missionaries.  Bro. 
Foster  has  been  in  this  independent  Holiness  work  from  the 
first,  and  has  been  faithful  and  zealous,  enduring  hardships 
without  murmuring.  We  doubt  if  we  will  find  it  a  harder 
field  or  if  it  will  require  any  more  self-sacrifice  there  than 
here.  We  shall  miss  them,  but  are  willing  God  should  lead 
them  His  way.  He  says:  "It  is  with  regret  that  we  leave 
relatives  and  so  many  kind  friends,  but  the  Lord  calls  and 
we  gladly  obey."  November  22nd,  finds  them  at  Burton, 
Kansas.     He  writes:     "We  could  not  realize  the  extent  of 


150  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892 

our  journey  when  we  took  the  train  in  Los  Angeles,  but  as 
the  cars  glide  and  rattle  along  for  three  days  and  nights 
we  know  we  were  getting  away  from  home  and  loved  ones, 
but  with  the  love  of  God  in  our  hearts  and  with  all  on  the 
Altar  we  still  say  a  glad  *yes'  to  all  the  will  of  our  blessed 
Christ,  who  said  'Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the 
gospel  to  every  creature,  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  always,  even 
unto  the  end.'  We  used  the  privilege  granted  us  by  the 
kind  conductor  to  sing  the  songs  of  Zion  and  thus  made  the 
time  pleasant.  One  night  we  sang  and  talked  to  the  rail- 
road boys  on  the  train.  The  Lord  protected  us  through 
wrecks  and  at  Lamed,  Kans.,  we  were  met  by  wife's  uncle, 
who  soon  had  our  baggage  in  his  wagon  and  us  wrapped 
in  blankets  and  away  we  went,  facing  the  north  wind  about 
two  miles  'Over  the  hills  to  the  poor  house,'  (he  is  superin- 
tendent of  the  Poor  Farm.) 

"Sunday  we  worshipped  with  the  Presbyterian  people, 
giving  them  our  experience;  the  Lord  gave  us  a  good  day. 
Arriving  in  St.  Louis  we  found  my  brother,  who  took  us  to 
our  Aunt's  where  we  were  entertained  over  Thanksgiving 
Day.  We  took  a  walk  across  the  big  bridge,  paying  five 
cents  each,  into  the  treasure  of  the  rich  man,  Jay  Gould, 
who  has  the  controlling  interest.  Saturday  morning  we 
started  for  Utica,  111.  As  it  had  rained  and  frozen  the  day 
before,  the  icicles  hung  from  the  trees  and  bushes,  and  glis- 
tened in  the  bright  sunshine;  the  most  beautiful  sight  I 
had  ever  seen.  It  brought  to  my  mind  that  that's  the  way 
God  wants  us  to  shine  out  His  glory.  Oh  that  we  would  let 
His  truth  so  decorate  our  inner  lives  that  the  Sun  of  Right- 
eousness may  show  to  the  world  the  beauty  of  a  life  hid 
with  Christ  in  God.  We  spent  some  time  at  the  World's 
Fair  Grounds,  the  great  center  of  the  world's  attractions  at 
this  time.  As  we  sped  on  from  Chicago  to  New  York  we 
find  the  stations  almost  as  thick  as  the  farm  houses  in  some 
parts  of  California.  Sometimes  for  hours  the  train  would 
stop  every  mile  or  two,  as  we  view  this  densly  populated 
country  where  live  thousands  of  precious  souls  for  whom 
Jesus  died,  we  wonder  are  many  saved  ?  Have  they  all  had 
the  light  of  salvation?  Doubtless  they  have,  for  we  could 
see  in  almost  every  village  tall  church  spires,  indicating 
that  there  was  a  place  where  the  word  of  God  was  taught. 
So,  we  hasten  on  our  journey  to  the  far  off  mission  fields, 
where  the  millions  sit  in  heathen  darkness,  who  have  never 
heard  the  blessed  name  of  Jesus.  Oh,  how  my  heart  longs 
to  reach  the  battle  field! 

"On  arriving  in  New  York  we  went  to  'Barachah  Home' 
where  we  found  a  heavenly  place  for  God's  people  to  live. 
We  find  it  a  great  blessing  to  enjoy  a  few  days  rest  while 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1892  151 

we  are  so  busy  getting  our  out-fit  of  clothing  and  other 
needed  things  for  our  journey  and  the  work  in  India.  While 
here  we  had  the  privilege  of  hearing  the  great  Apostle,  Bis- 
hop Taylor,  preach  from  Rom.  5:18  and  a  few  minutes  talk 
on  his  work  in  Africa. 

"We  find  so  many  good,  interesting  things  going  on 
this  year  and  so  much  being  accomplished,  so  many  good 
long  reports  from  different  ones,  we  hardly  know  which  is 
the  most  important  and  profitable  for  the  history  work ;  we 
are  trying  to  take  in  more  of  the  reports  of  those  that  have 
passed  on  before,  and  let  those  living  speak  for  themselves. 


THE    SINGLE    HEAD    OF    WHEAT 

By  MRS.   LYDIA   HUNTER 

All  my  daily  tasks  were  ended. 
And  the  hush  of  night  had  come. 

Bringing  rest  to  weary  spirits, 
Calling  many  wanderers  home. 

"He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth. 
Bearing  golden  grains  of  wheat, 

Shall  return  again  rejoicing, 
Laden  with  the  hai-vest  sweet." 

This  I  read,  and  deeply  pondered, 
What  of  seed  my  hand  had  sown ; 

What  of  harvest  I  was  reaping. 
To  be  laid  before  the  throne. 

While  my  thoughts  were  swiftly  glancing 
O'er  the  path  my  feet  had  trod, 

Sleep  sealed  up  my  weary  eyelids, 
And  a  vision  came  from  God. 

In  the  world's  great  field  of  labor 
All  the  reapers'  tasks  were  done. 

And  each  hastened  to  the  Master 
With  the  harvest  he  had  won. 

Some,  with  sheaves  both  poor  and  scanty, 

Sadly  told  the  number  o'er; 
Others  staggered  'neath  the  burden 

Of  the  golden  grain  they  bore. 


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Gladly,  then,  the  pearly  gateway 

Opened  wide  to  let  them  in ; 
And  they  sought  their  Master's  presence, 

With  their  burdens  rich  and  thin. 

Slowly,  sadly,  with  the  reapers 

Who  had  labored  long  and  late 
Came  I,  at  the  Master's  bidding, 

"And  was  latest  at  the  gate." 

There,  apart  from  all  the  others, 

Weeping  bitterly  I  stood; 
I  had  toiled  from  early  morning, 

Working  for  the  others'  good. 

When  a  friend  had  fallen  fainting. 

By  his  sheaves  of  golden  grain. 
With  a  glass  of  cooling  water 

I  revived  his  strength  again. 

And  another,  worn  and  weary, 

I  had  aided  for  awhile, 
Till,  her  failing  strength  returning, 

She  went  forward  with  a  smile. 

Thus,  too,  others  I  had  aided, 

While  the  golden  moments  fled, 
Till  the  day  was  spent,  and  evening, 

On  the  earth  her  tear-drops  shed. 

And  I  to  the  Master's  presence 

Came  with  weary,  toil-worn  feet, 

Bearing,  as  my  gathered  harvest 
But  a  single  head  of  wheat. 

So  with  tearful  eyes  I  watched  them, 

As,  with  faces  bright  and  glad, 
One  by  one  they  laid  their  burdens, 
Down  before  the  throne  of  God. 

Ah !  how  sweetly  then  the  blessings 

Sounded  to  my  listening  ear; 
"Nobly  done,  my  faithful  servants, 

Rest  now  in  your  mansions  here." 

Then  I  thought,  with  keenest  sorrow, 
"Words  like  these  are  not  for  me; 

Only  those  with  heavy  burdens 
Heavenly  rest  and  blessings  see. 


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"Yes  I  love  the  Master  truly, 

And  I've  labored  hard  since  dawn, 

But  I  have  no  heavy  burden, — 
Will  He  bid  me  to  be  gone?" 

While  I  questioned  thus  in  sadness, 

Christ  the  Master  called  for  me, 
And  I  knelt  before  Him  saying, 
"I  have  only  this  for  Thee. 

"I  have  labored  hard,  0  Master, 
I  have  toiled  from  morn  till  night, 

But  I  sought  to  aid  my  neighbors. 
And  to  make  their  burdens  light. 

"So  the  day  has  passed  unnoticed, 

And  tonight  with  shame  I  come, 
Bringing — as  my  gathered  harvest — 

But  a  single  wheat-head  home." 

Then  I  laid  it  down  with  weeping, 

At  His  pierced  and  bleeding  feet ; 
And  He  smiled  upon  my  trembling ; 
Ah !  His  smile  was  passing  sweet. 

"Child,  it  is  enough,"  He  answered, 

"All  I  asked  for  thou  hast  brought, 
And  among  the  band  of  reapers, 
Truly,  bravely  hast  thou  wrought. 

"This  was  thine  appointed  mission. 
Well  hast  thou  performed  thy  task; 

Have  no  fear  that  I  shall  chide  thee, 
This  is  all  that  I  could  ask." 

Then  I  woke ;  but  long  the  vision. 

In  my  heart  I  pondered  o'er. 
While  I  tried  to  see  the  meaning 
Hidden  in  its  depth  it  bore. 

And,  at  length,  the  lesson  slowly 
Dawned  upon  my  wandering  mind; 
<  "Never  mind  what  others  gather. 

Do  what  e'er  thy  hands  can  find. 

"If  it  be  thy  lot  and  mission 

Thus  to  ser\'e  the  reaper  band. 
And  the  evening  find  thee  weary, 

With  an  empty,  sheaf  less  hand; 


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"Let  thy  heart  remain  untroubled, 

Faithfully  fulfill  thy  task ; 
Have  no  fear  that  Christ  will  chide  thee, 

Heavy  sheaves  He  will  not  ask." 

"They  Came  Out  of  Every  Nation,  Rev.  5:8." 

"Lob  Ehre  und  Preis  sei  unsern  Gott,  der  mich 
bekehret  hat  von  der  Finstemisz  zum  Licht,  und  von  der 
gewalt  des  Satans  zu  Gott,  Er  hat  vergeben  meine  Suenden, 
und  mir  das  Erde  Gegeben  sammt  denen  die  deheiliget 
sind  durch  den  glauben  an  Jesum.  Meine  lieben  ich  habe 
frieden  und  freude  im  Heiligen  Geiste  Seitdem  ich  geheili- 
get  bin,  und  eine  gewissheit  das  ich  Gott  gefalle.  1  Thess 
4:3,  Denn  das  ist  der  Wille  Gottes  eure  Heiligung.  Jesus 
sagt  wahrlich  wahrlich  ich  sage  euch  so  Jemand  wird  mein 
wort  halten  der  wird  den  Tod  nicht  sehen  ewiglich.  So 
sollen  wir  ihm  in  Heilichkeit  und  gerechigkeit  in  diesen 
leben  wie  es  hm  gefallig  ist.  Och  das  auch  den  Deutschen 
dies  klar  werden  moechte,  ich  wll  nich  schweigen  zureden 
und  zeugen  vondem  was  Gott  an  mir  gethan.  O  schmecket 
und  sehet  wie  freundlich  der  Herr  ist,  Er  bewahret  mich 
vor  suenden  und  alien  Nebel  seitdem  er  mich  geheiliget 
hat.  Dem  aber,  der  uech  behueten  kann  ohne  fehl,  und 
stellen  vor  das  Angesicht  seiner  Herrlichkeit  unstraeflich 
und  mit  freuden,  dem  sei  Ruhm  und  Ehre  Lob  und  dank 
durch  Jesum  unsern  Heiland. 

"WM.  STEINMEIER. 
"Monrovia,  Cal." 


1893 

We  are  now  in  the  ninth  year  of  the  publication  of 
the  Pentecost.  It  still  lives,  and  thrives;  contrary  to  the 
predictions  of  many.  There  has  been  a  slow,  but  contin- 
ual increase  of  subscribers  and  it  has  been  kept  free  from 
debt.  Other  papers  may  have  their  work  to  do,  but  ours  is 
to  spread  Scriptural  Holiness,  in  a  plain  simple  way,  so 
others  may  see  their  privileges  and  be  taught  the  way  to 
Christ. 

Bro.  S.  D.  White  reports  from  Holiness  Mission,  949 
East  First  street,  Los  Angels:  "We  are  having  victory  in 
our  new  quarters  in  the  Faith  Home,  because  of  the  mighty 


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power  of  God  resting  upon  the  people  in  convicting,  con- 
verting and  sanctifying  souls.  We  had  a  blessed  watch- 
night  meeting.  There  are  now  eighteen  in  the  Home  as 
one  family  and  God  supplies  all  our  needs.  Our  hall  will 
hardly  hold  the  people  nights." 

Sister  Carrie  Haggett,  writes  from,  Rouse  Point,  New 
York,  February  4th.  "Last  May  at  Nordoff,  Cal.,  while 
attending  Bro.  White's  meetings  the  Lord  sanctified  my 
soul  and  though  since  then  the  enemy  has  at  times  come 
in  like  a  flood,  yet  He  who  said  'My  grace  is  sufficient,' 
has  never  allowed  my  feet  to  slip.  The  rock  has  never 
trembled  under  me.  Since  I  came  back  to  New  York  I 
have  had  the  blessed  privilege  of  seeing  the  work  of  God 
revived  in  my  native  village  and  a  few  claim  perfect  cleans- 
ing. My  life  here  has  shown  me  that  it  is  my  privilege,  not 
only  to  believe  on  Him,  but  also  to  suffer  for  His  sake. 
It  is  no  wonder  to  me  that  the  martyrs  could  so  rejoice  in 
the  midts  of  their  torture,  for  God  can  so  elevate  the  soul 
that  physical  or  mental  pain  seem  but  slight  things." 

The  Spring  meeting  of  the  Assembly  of  the  Holiness 
Churches,  opened  Friday,  28th,  7:30  P.  M.  From  the  high 
tide  of  spirtual  life  in  the  first  meeting  it  was  evident  the 
work  was  deepening  and  spreading  with  grand  victories. 
Only  one  word  in  the  human  language  that  we  know  can 
describe  the  indescribable,  or  express  the  inexpressable ; 
that  word  is  glory!  Surely  the  glory  of  the  Lord  was  re- 
vealed to  the  saints  at  this  meeting. 

The  meeting  all  the  time  was  more  than  ever  char- 
acterized by  the  directing,  governing,  inspiring  and  over- 
powering of  the  Divine  Spirit.  Only  those  at  the  meet- 
ings can  know  much  about  it.  If  we  would  judge  of  what 
a  person  lost  when  missing  one  of  the  meetings  by  what  he 
gains  when  attending  one,  we  would  say  the  loss  was 
great.  Souls  were  saved  nearly  every  day,  the  tent  could 
not  hold  the  people  that  attended  the  night  meetings. 

The  business  meeting  lasted  three  days;  two  sessions  a 
day;  President  J.  W.  Swing  in  the  chair,  and  was  the  most 
spiritual  we  ever  attended.  The  last  day  was  spent  prin- 
cipally in  speaking  on  "What  can  be  done  to  advance  the 
work?"  Purity,  faith,  love,  sacrifice,  and  the  unction, 
were  some  of  the  topics  discussed.  These  are  practical 
things  and  enter  into  our  every  day  lives.  We  beheve 
more  good  was  done  the  few  hours  of  speaking  on  these 
things  than  could  be  done  in  spending  weeks  trying  to 
settle  dogmatical  questions  and  formulating  cold  lifeless 
creeds.  As  we  establish  true  Christian  principles,  by  a  holy 


156  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

life  and  deep  spiritual  teaching  we  have  less  trouble  to  get 
rid  of  dead  matter.  Thirteen  names  were  dropped  from 
the  roll  of  membership ;  some  because  they  had  backslidden, 
some  because  of  being  out  of  harmony  and  manifesting 
a  lack  of  interest,  and  some  because  of  being  out  of  har- 
mony in  that  they  had  associated  themselves  with  another 
line  of  work  and  give  their  time  and  attention  to  that. 

Certificates  of  recognition  as  called  to  the  ministry 
were  ordered  issued  to  Bros.  J.  W.  Swing,  Fred  Smiley,  J. 
M.  Roberts  and  G.  V.  D.  Brand. 

Written  reports  were  read  and  received  from  nine- 
teen Holiness  Churches,  and  we  noticed  those  that  had 
regular  pastors  were  in  better  condition  than  those  that 
had  no  pastors.  Verbal  reports  were  given  oy  Bro.  W.  M. 
Kelly,  of  the  Los  Angeles  Holiness  Mission  and  Faith 
Home;  Sisters  George  Letchworth  and  Spohn,  of  the  Los 
Angeles  HoHness  Mission  No.  1;  Bro.  J.  Logsden,  of  the 
work  at  Smith  Mountain;  Sister  Hutchinson,  of  the  work 
at  Green  Meadows  and  Florence;  Bro.  Dennis  Rogers,  of 
the  work  in  Texas.  All  of  which  are  encouraging.  Some 
who  could  not  attend  this  Spring  meeting  showed  their  in- 
terest in  it  by  sending  money  to  help  bear  the  expenses. 

We  now  have  some  very  interesting  things  from  J.  A. 
and  Sadie  Foster,  who  write  from  28  Finsbury  Square, 
London,  E.  C:  "After  a  seven  and  a  half  days'  tossing  on 
the  briny  deep,  we  landed  in  Liverpool,  the  largest  ship- 
ping port  in  the  world.  After  some  rustling  and  hurry, 
we  got  through  the  custom  house.  As  we  had  been  sup- 
plied with  blanks  to  fill  out,  as  to  the  contents  of  our  bag- 
gage, only  one  of  our  party  had  to  open  his  trunks  for  in- 
spection. The  custom  house  officials  were  in  close  search 
for  tobacco  and  whiskey,  as  these  are  the  principal  articles 
of  duty  and  cheap  trashy  literature  will  be  confiscated  and 
if  obscene  or  vulgar  pictures  are  found  the  holder  is  ar- 
rested. Our  'land  of  liberty,  free  America,'  would  have 
her  hands  full  if  she  went  to  work  on  her  own  people  on 
these  things.  In  the  bus,  and  a  45-minute  ride  through  the 
black,  smoky,  crowded  streets  and  we  were  at  the  station 
where  we  were  to  take  the  cars  for  London;  the  fare  being 
$4.00.  Lamps  were  lighted  to  disperse  the  darkness 
through  the  many  tunnels  and  under  so  many  roads.  All 
roads  cross  this  railroad,  either  under  by  tunnels  or  over 
by  viaducts,  to  prevent  accident;  no  conductors  on  the 
train,  simply  'Guards,'  at  the  station  who  look  out  for  the 
business.  Our  journey  through  old  England  was  full  of 
interest,  as  we  looked  at  the  high  houses,  narrow  streets, 
green  fields  of  from  5  to  10  acres,  with  stone  walls  and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893  157 

narrow  roads  laid  out  with  the  greatest  irregularity,  also 
beautiful  little  streams  of  sparkling  water  winding  their 
way  about  the  steep  rocky  cliffs  and  among  the  nice  trees. 
We  had  ordered  lunch  and  it  was  handed  to  us  in  the  car 
and  was  very  fine  indeed.  At  4:20  we  were  in  London 
and  soon  were  in  a  cab,  jostling  over  the  cobble-stone 
streets  to  the  German  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  where  we  much  appre- 
ciated the  warm  room,  as  we  were  quite  chilly.  Next 
morning  we  were  off  to  complete  our  outfit  for  India.  We 
find  streets  crowded,  many  walking  in  them  as  the  side- 
walks are  so  narrow.  Many  teamsters  lead  their  teams  in- 
stead of  driving  them  with  lines.  Policemen  frequently 
stop  the  crowds  of  teams  to  let  the  great  multitudes  of 
people  pass.  We  went  into  the  Bank  of  England,  the 
financial  center  of  the  world.  Here  more  than  a  score  of 
men  were  counting  and  weighing  out  money  and  scooping 
it  about  in  little  shovels  like  American  Grocerymen  use 
to  handle  sugar,  coffee,  etc.  As  we  passed  through  the 
courts  we  saw  a  watchman  in  his  long  red  gown  and  three- 
cornered  hat.     We  passed  through  the  Royal  Exchange. 

We  find  a  good  many  sanctified  workers  in  London,  but 
not  enough  to  supply  the  great  demand.  New  Year's  day 
we  heard  Dr.  Joseph  Parker.  He  is  a  plain  spoken  man, 
radical  in  denouncing  all  public  sins,  and  wrong-doing  in 
high  officials  and  is  big  enough  to  back  up  what  he  says. 
Words  cannot  describe  the  slums  of  London.  Sin  in  the 
form  of  drink  has  brought  them  to  this  condition. 

Christmas  evening  we  listened  to  a  sermon  from  the 
pastor  of  the  M.  E.  Church  that  meets  in  the  Wesleyan 
chapel.  John  Wesley  in  1777  laid  the  corner  stone  of  this 
building  and  the  next  year  preached  the  dedicatory  sermon. 
He  died  in  the  adjoining  house  and  is  buried  in  the  church 
yard.  His  statue  stands  at  the  entrance  (inside)  with  open 
Bible  in  hand  and  on  the  pedestal  'All  the  world  is  my  par- 
ish.' Modern  Methodism  is  known  inside — not  the  kind  its 
founder  taught  and  lived.  The  pipe  organ  and  the  choir 
decked  off  with  their  showy  worldly  conformity  show  they 
are  not  in  sight  of  the  land  marks  laid  out  by  the  word  of 
God.  We  attended  a  meeting  held  by  the  Jews,  where  quite 
a  number  in  the  last  few  years  have  been  brought  to  ac- 
cept Jesus  of  Nazareth  as  the  promised  Messiah  and  as 
their  Savior.  Somehow,  as  I  listen  to  these  dear  people, 
the  seed  of  Abraham,  the  chosen  people  of  God,  those  who 
had  in  ages  past  been  a  peculiar  treasure  of  the  Lord,  how 
they  had  figured  in  the  history  of  the  world,  as  had  no  other 
race  of  people,  how  they  had  rejected  and  crucified  our 
blessed  Jesus,  and  for  that  has  been  scattered  to  every 


158  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

country  of  the  world,  but  how  in  these  last  days  God  is 
bringing  some  of  them  to  the  Gospel  light  and  gathering 
them  to  their  promised  land — as  I  listened  to  them  pray 
to  the  God  of  Israel  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  heart 
was  moved  in  a  way  that  it  had  never  been  before.  I  feel 
a  closeness  to  them  an  interest  in  them,  a  sympathy  for 
them  that  is  something  new  in  my  heart;  put  there  by  the 
blessed  Spirit  of  Jesus.  It  was  by  their  being  cast  off  that 
we,  the  Gentiles,  were  grafted  in.  They  appear  to  me  like 
lost,  forsaken  and  helpless  children  finding  their  way  back 
to  their  loving  Father's  home. 

We  also  had  the  blessed  privilege  of  attending  two 
meetings  held  for  the  salvation  of  the  policemen  of  the  city. 
There  are  about  15,000  of  them.  Quite  a  number  are  sanc- 
tified so  we  enjoyed  real  Pentecost  meetings  with  them; 
they  were  times  of  refreshing  to  our  souls.  Policemen  have 
many  opportunites  to  do  personal  work  that  none  other  has. 
O,  that  God  would  in  some  way  open  a  similar  work  among 
our  American  policemen,  that  they  might  become  by  the 
power  of  God,  watchmen  on  the  walls  of  Zion,  to  encourage 
and  to  save  precious  souls  from  sin,  as  well  as  to  watch  on 
the  street  corners  to  see  that  the  city  ordinances  are 
obeyed. 

The  German  Y.  M.  C.  A.  gave  us  a  'Farewell  Meeting.' 
We  met  a  young  man  on  his  way  home  from  the  Congo,  in 
Africa.  He  had  spent  two  years  there  and  now  has  the 
fever,  and  is  going  home  to  recover.  He  buried  his  broth- 
er on  the  Congo  and  now  his  sister  is  going  to  occupy  the 
post  he  left. 

We  feel  God  is  answering  your  prayers  and  is  giving  us 
joy  and  rest  and  victory  in  our  souls.  We  are  glad  we 
have  all  on  the  Altar,  Jesus  Christ  and  feel  satisfied  that 
we  are  in  God's  order. 

"January  6th.  We  left  cold,  smoky,  cheerless  London. 
We  shall  never  forget  London,  with  its  peculiarities.  We 
rejoiced  to  get  on  board  the  Himalaya;  as  we  left  the  wharf 
we  sang  'Sunshine  in  the  Soul,'  and  'God  Be  With  You  Till 
We  Meet  Again.'  A  young  man  from  New  York  on  his 
way  to  Lucknow  as  a  teacher  in  the  business  department  of 
the  Methodist  College  there,  joined  us.  As  the  tide  was 
not  in  we  had  to  wait  a  few  hours  before  we  could  leave 
the  Thames.  We  had  heard  the  English  Channel  and  Bay  of 
Biscay  were  quite  rough,  but  the  Lord  made  the  rough 
places  smooth  for  us,  praise  His  name  for  it.  We  secured 
permission  of  the  Commander  to  hold  half-hour  services 
in  the  second  saloon  every  morning  at  10.  Five  mission- 
aries to  inland  China  joined  us.     About  mid-way  we  could 


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plainly  see  a  city  on  the  European  side.  We  saw  the  city 
of  Trafalgar,  off  which  coast  Admiral  Nelson,  commanding 
the  English  fleet  gained  such  a  triumphant  victory  over  the 
French  and  Spanish  fleets  combined  on  October  21,  1805. 
This  was  his  greatest  and  his  last  battle,  for  he  was  slain 
in  the  conflict.     He  conquered,  though  he  died. 

At  3  p.  m.,  we  came  in  sight  of  the  dark  continent  of 
Africa,  lying  to  our  right,  then  in  sight  of  a  fort  and  vil- 
lage and  light-house,  on  the  European  side.  These  low 
white  houses,  green  hills  for  a  background  and  crooked 
hedges  (apparently  cactus)  laid  out  with  irregularity, 
seemed  to  us  to  partake  largely  of  the  California  Spanish 
style,  and  with  its  balmy  and  most  delightful  climate  re- 
minded us  of  home.  But  facing  this  beautiful  picture  is 
dark  Africa.  I  leaned  over  the  railing  and  asked  God  for 
His  dear  son's  sake  to  send  this  year  1000  sanctified  mis- 
sionaries to  this  needy  field.  About  3  P.  M.  we  came  in 
sight  of  the  world  renowned  Rock  of  Gibraltar,  on  either 
side  of  the  strait,  which  is  about  eight  miles  wide  stand 
the  famous  hills,  Tillars  of  Hercules.'  There  are  rocky 
mountains,  some  1400  feet  high.  The  rock  projects  into 
the  sea  and  forms  a  bench  and  back  from  this  rises  an- 
other bench  and  from  that  the  slope  is  rather  steep  to  the 
top,  on  which  live  thirty  of  the  only  native  wild  mon- 
keys of  Europe.  Near  this  is  another  little  raise  on  which 
is  a  look-out  post.  The  hill  is  mostly  rock  and  is  honey- 
combed through  and  through  and  has  secret  power  within; 
cannon  and  ammunition.  Some  large  vessels  were  in  the 
bay.  The  city  which  is  quite  Spanish,  was  exceedingly 
beautiful  when  lighted  up.  One  of  our  party  went  ashore 
and  brought  back  the  report  that  the  streets  were  plenty 
wide  enough  for  a  donkey  to  pass  with  his  pack,  or  his  cart, 
if  the  foot  passengers  would  step  aside.  The  streets  are 
crooked  and  narrow,  but  paved  with  stone. 

"At  7  P.  M.  we  left  Gibraltar,  but  most  of  the  way  to 
Malta  we  were  in  sight  of  land,  but  saw  few  lights  along 
the  African  shore.  On  the  13th  in  early  morn,  we  saw  the 
small  island  of  Cazo;  as  Malta  (Melita  is  the  Bible  name) 
came  in  sight  we  thought  of  the  experience  Paul  had  there. 
As  we  slowed  up,  entered  a  narrow  bay  or  channel  and  we 
beheld  with  wonder  that  great  massive  stone  masonry  on 
each  side.  At  8:30  A.  M.  passengers  began  to  go  ashore. 
The  houses  of  Malta  or  of  Valletta,  are  all  built  of  stone. 
The  streets  narrow.  We  went  to  the  Armory  and  paid  6d. 
to  see  the  war  relics,  among  which  was  Napoleon's  carri- 
age in  which  he  rode  during  his  military  life.  Also  the 
first  cannon  ever  made.     Paintings    400    years    old.     The 


160  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898 

chair  in  which  Bonaparte  sat,  which  is  now  used  in  the 
Council  Chamber.  The  400-year-old  clock  which  was 
brought  from  the  Isle  of  Rhodes,  chimed  the  time  while 
we  watched  it.  This  was  done  by  three  images  of  men 
with  hammers,  striking  the  bells.  When  Paul  was  here, 
1830  years  ago,  it  rained  and  the  barbarous  people  built  him 
a  fire. 

Saturday  14th.  The  sea  is  breaking  as  we  sail  by  Si- 
cily and  view  the  old  ruins  of  ancient  Syracuse.  The  Lord 
is  giving  us  peace  and  rest  in  our  souls  and  keeping  us  from 
serious  sea  sickness.  We  have  not  heard  from  any  of  our 
American  friends  since  we  left  New  York,  a  month  ago; 
but  we  pray  for  you  and  know  you  are  praying  for  us.  We 
shall  be  glad  to  hear  from  home,  yet  we  are  not  homesick. 
We  feel  India  is  our  home  for  a  few  years. 

"January  16th,  found  us  on  our  way  to  Port  Said;  we 
had  two  days  of  most  severe  storm.  Our  Captain  said  the 
worst  he  had  seen  in  eight  years.  Some  were  not  a  little 
frightened,  but  as  the  Lord  had  conveyed  Paul  across  this 
same  sea,  in  a  worse  stomi  than  this,  we  trusted  Him  to 
carry  us  through.  The  farther  East  we  go,  the  less  we  see 
of  the  influence  of  the  Bible,  which  is  civilization.  Where 
the  Bible  is  recognized  as  the  word  of  God,  there  is  civiliza- 
tion, light,  prosperity  and  improvements  that  are  for  the 
benefit  of  humanity.  We  crossed  the  place  in  the  Suez  Ca- 
nal where  Abraham,  Joseph  and  Israel  and  our  blessed  Sa- 
vior went  from  Canaan  down  to  Egypt.  When  two  vessels 
meet  in  the  Canal  one  of  them  stops  and  ties  up  close  to  the 
Bank  to  let  the  other  pass.  It  took  us  17  hours  to  go 
through,  the  vessel  going  so  smoothly  it  was  impossible  to 
notice  its  moving  unless  we  would  see  the  objects  on  the 
bank.  The  Canal  is  about  ninety  miles  long,  250  feet  wide, 
and  deep  enough  for  the  largest  vessels.  It  was  complet- 
ed in  1869  at  a  cost  of  $130,000,000.  Very  early  in  the 
morning  we  passed  the  supposed  route  of  the  Israelites  in 
crossing  the  Red  Sea.  We  saw  Mt.  Sinai.  One  morning  we 
saw  the  vicinity  of  Mocha,  where  grows  the  celebrated 
Mocha  coffe€. 

"The  23rd.  We  entered  Aden,  where  we  changed 
boats.  Here  we  saw  a  sunken  vessel,  the  masts  and  upper 
deck  were  plainly  seen  in  the  harbor.  This  boat  ten  years 
ago,  had  taken  a  lady  to  China  as  a  missionary  and  she  was 
with  us  now,  on  her  second  journey  there.  We  had  a 
pleasant  voyage  of  four  and  a  half  days  across  the  Arabian 
Sea.  Most  of  the  day  the  water  would  be  as  smooth  as  a 
mill-pond. 

"Arriving  at  Bombay  about  11,  Saturday,  we  were  soon 


Mrs.  G.  A.  Goings,  Minister 
and  Superintendent  of 
Training  School  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn. 


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tendent of  the  work  among  their  people 
of  the  South 


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getting  ready  to  put  our  feet  on  the  longed-for  India  soil. 
I  was  the  first  ashore  and  felt  good  to  get  again  on  terra 
firma.  One  of  the  brethren  met  and  escorted  us  to  the 
Christian  Hotel.  Bombay  reminds  us  of  our  Southern 
California  cities,  with  its  wide  streets,  green  trees  and  nice 
buildings.  The  first  night  we  attended  a  Methodist  testi- 
mony meeting.  The  next  day  at  11  A.  M.  heard  a  Holi- 
ness sermon  from  Ps.  23,  by  a  sanctified  preacher.  At 
night  by  request,  I  preached  in  the  Methodist  Church 
house,  from  Heb.  12:12-16;  Holiness  was  the  controlhng 
theme.  Monday  we  went  to  Akola  and  back  here  Satur- 
day, which  place  is  to  be  our  home  for  a  while.  This  is  a 
railroad  town  of  12,000  souls.  Jesus  is  precious  to  our 
souls  and  now  good  bye  for  a  time.  God  bless  you  all  in 
far  off  California." 

J.  L.  and  Lizzie  Logsden  write  from  Holiness  Mission 
San  Bernardino,  May  18th:  "We  were  very  glad  to  get 
here  after  traveling  most  of  the  time  since  we  left  Pasa- 
dena, through  all  kinds  of  weather.  Wife  was  sick  this 
morning.  We  took  it  to  God  and  He  helped  her  at  once. 
Yesterday  was  the  best  day  of  my  life.  Two  were  sancti- 
fied, two  converted  and  sanctified.  A  man  sixty  years 
old  knelt  at  the  seekers'  bench,  sought  and  found  a  pure 
heart,  he  had  been  converted  at  a  street  meeting." 

Bro.  Crabb  writes  while  in  Kansas,  of  a  trip  to  the 
northern  part  of  the  state :  "I  left  my  home  and  dear  ones 
at  Hutchinson,  under  the  protecting  care  of  Him  who  notes 
the  sparrows  fall  and  keeps  all  we  commit  to  Him.  At 
Clyde  we  had  six  night  and  two  day  meetings.  At  Biglow 
stopped  at  the  home  of  Bro.  Anthony,  who  was  teaching 
school  two  miles  away.  We  had  three  blessed  services 
with  them  in  the  church;  then  to  Barrett.  It  was  a  rainy 
night  and  small  congregation.  From  there  to  FrankforL 
Bro.  Resset  met  me  with  spring  wagon  and  planty  wraps,, 
for  we  had  to  face  a  cold  northwest  wind  for  seven  miles. 
The  coldest  ride  I  have  had  for  eleven  years.  Had  good 
services  in  the  school-house  and  twelve  miles  farther  on; 
in  another  school-house,  the  Lord  met  us  to  bless  and  en- 
courage all  the  way." 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "There  is  a  strange,  sad 
feeling  comes  stealing  over  us  as  we  are  reminded  that  the 
28th  of  May,  of  this  year.  Sister  Dora  (Miller)  LeBard, 
youngest  daughter  of  father  and  mother  Miller,  of  Mon- 
rovia, answered  the  summons  of  Jesus  to  her  Heavenly 
home.  There  is  yet  a  very  vivid  impression  on  my  mind  as 
I  saw  her  only  eight  months  before ;  frail  in  form  and  face, 


162  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

white  like  the  dainty  bridal  robes  enveloping  her,  as  she 
was  led  to  the  place  where,  standing  beside  the  one  who 
was  to  be  the  life  companion  of  her  heart's  choice,  she  an- 
swered the  questions  which  made  her  his  wife,  and  taking 
upon  her  the  great  responsibilities  of  the  new  life  and  work. 
How  far  away  from  any  of  that  happy  company  was  the 
thought  as  they  joyfully  partook  of  the  refreshments  pre- 
pared by  her  mother  and  friends,  that  in  eight  short  months 
the  dear  ones  would  again  gather  in  the  same  room  and  she 
again  be  robed  in  the  wedding  garments — those  prized 
above  all  others  by  every  girl  and  woman,  young  or  old; 
her  face  now  not  only  white,  but  speaking  by  the  closed 
eyes  and  lifeless  expression  and  the  once  busy  hands  folded 
so  closely  upon  her  breast,  all  telling  more  than  words  could 
express.  As  we  meditated,  it  seemed  all  too  soon  were 
those  fond  hopes  blasted,  those  youthful  expectations 
changed  to  struggles  which  none  but  God  would  ever  know, 
how  heart-rendering  and  hard  it  was  to  become  willingly 
reconciled.  But  she  was  early  taught  to  love  Christ  and 
knew  Him  in  the  pardon  of  her  sins  and  on  the  15th  of 
May,  1893,  was  gloriously  sanctified  and  lived  in  the  sun- 
shine of  His  presence,  which  does  so  mysteriously  lift  the 
soul  so  far  above  all  the  transitory  things  of  this  life  that 
with  victory  she  could  tell  father  and  mother  and  much 
bereaved  young  husband,  good-bye,  and  with  great  triumph 
pass  on  to  her  eternal  rest,  where  heartaches  and  sorrows 
are  changed  for  unceasing  joy.  Services  on  both  occa- 
sions were  conducted  by  J.  F.  Washburn." 

Bro.  J.  W.  Swing,  speaking  of  the  Fourth  of  July  at 
San  Bernardino,  says:  "Not  the  glorious  Fourth,  but  the 
Fourth  made  glorious!  San  Bernardino  was  blest  with  the 
grandest  Holiness  rally  on  July  4th,  1893,  ever  witnessed 
in  that  city.  Representative  saints  gathered  from  San 
Jacinto,  South  Riverside,  Redlands,  Chino,  Pomona,  River- 
side, Whittier,  Downey,  Highlands,  Colton,  Santa  Ana  and 
Glendora.  They  began  coming  in  on  Saturday  before  the 
Fourth  and  by  10  A.  M.  on  Thursday  the  hall  was  nearly 
full  of  saints  and  some  that  were  not  saved.  The  meet- 
ing started  on  a  high  key.  The  testimonies  were  just  glori- 
ous and  shouting  was  frequent  and  all  realized  of  a  truth 
that  it  was  good  to  be  there.  At  11:30  A.  M.,  J.  F.  Wash- 
bum  preached  on  the  benefits  of  Holiness.  Seekers  were 
invited;  seven  seekers  for  justification  or  sanctification  and 
all  found  what  they  sought  for.  At  12:45  the  column  was 
formed  for  a  street  march;  part  of  the  company  remain- 
ing to  spread  the  lunch  with  which  at  1 :30  the  seventy-five 
feet  of  tables  were  filled;  twenty  having  to  wait  until  the 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893  168 

first  sitting  was  through,  all  had  plenty.  'Praise  God  from 
whom  all  blessings  flow,'  was  sung  by  all  around  the  table 
as  a  thanks  offering  for  the  food.  Many  said  it  was  the 
best  day  of  their  liv^is." 

Jas.  A.  McBride,  Phoenix,  Ariz:  "I  am  rejoicing  to- 
night in  the  love  of  God  and  free  and  full  salvation.  Sun- 
day I  lay  down  to  rest  with  the  Pentecost  in  my  hand  and 
O  how  my  soul  did  feast  on  the  testimonies  of  God's  chil- 
dren. As  I  read  my  soul  shouted  for  joy.  Thank  God  for 
a  testifying  people.  I  get  very  little  spiritual  food  from  the 
people  here,  excepting  from  Bro.  Amon  who  has  been  mak- 
ing our  place  his  home  part  of  the  time  for  several  weeks. 
He  is  growing  in  grace,  and  it  seems  the  more  he  is  per- 
secuted in  his  own  church  the  brighter  is  his  experience.  I 
have  seen  two  clear  cases  of  sanctification  at  this  place." 

Bros.  Asa  Adams,  Sr.  and  Jr.,  tell  us  of  the  good  days 
they  are  having  at  Minneapolis,  Minn.  "July  6th,  we  have 
for  the  last  three  weeks  been  holding  meetings  in  the  par- 
lors of  Mrs.  Dr.  Fishblot,  not  two  blocks  from  where  Bro. 
and  Auntie  Roberts  lived  for  years,  comer  Sixth  avenue 
and  Tenth  street.  They  have  many  friends.  We  have 
some  grand  answers  to  prayers.  It  is  not  uncommon  to 
meet  a  stranger  on  the  street  cars  or  in  the  missions  and 
get  him  to  place  all  on  the  Altar  and  step  out  by  faith. 
We  went  to  hear  Thomas  Harrison,  the  boy  preacher,  who 
preaches  straight  gospel;  let  us  press  the  battle  to  the 
gates." 

Fannie  Teel,  Rossten,  Texas,  July  10th:  "We  closed 
our  meeting  at  Shady  Greens,  where  several  were  justi- 
fied and  sanctified  and  joined  the  Prairie  Chapel  Holiness 
Church.  We  traveled  ten  miles  over  a  very  rough  road  to 
this  place,  where  we  had  a  very  urgent  call.  Had  meet- 
ing Saturday  with  good  attendance.  Sunday  very  warm, 
but  a  large  crowd,  several  seekers.  July  19th,  the  meet- 
ing closed  with  twenty  professing  justification,  and  twenty- 
two  sanctification.  People  are  convicted  for  miles  around 
and  we  are  glad  of  the  privilege  of  showing  them  the  way." 

Sister  Georgie  Letchworth:  "I  am  not  in  the  tented 
field,  but  the  Master  lets  me  gather  some  handfuls  of  grain 
in  the  great  harvest.  He  has  given  me  twenty-five  sheaves 
of  whom  twelve  are  sanctified.  Some  came  in  such  pecu- 
liar unexpected  ways,  showing  the  Master's  signal  pleas- 
ure. While  walking  along  the  street  one  day  I  saw  a  strang- 
er, lady,  sitting  under  the  shade  of  a  tree  in  her  yard;  it 
looked  so  inviting  I  stepped  in,    introduced    myself    and 


164  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

brought  about  the  subject  of  salvation.  She  was  discour- 
aged, thought  there  was  no  chance  for  her,  so  she  had 
tried  so  often  to  get  forgiven.  I  taught  her  the  simple  way 
of  repentance  and  faith;  she  said  no  one  had  ever  talked 
to  her  that  way  before.  It  was  so  plain  she  was  soon  re- 
joicing in  the  pardon  of  her  sins.  One  week  the  Lord  gave 
me  six  and  so  I  go  on,  times  easy  or  hard,  I  am  in  for  the 
fight  as  long  as  breath  lasts,  any  where,  any  way,  any  how. 
I  propose  to  stand  in  my  place  gathering  as  many  as  pos- 
sible for  Him." 

T.  N.  Hamner,  Arroyo  Grande,  Cal.,  giving  his  experi- 
ence says :  "I  learned  to  use  tobacco  at  the  age  of  seventeen 
and  used  it  till  I  was  over  fifty-one.  All  those  lonely  years 
I  was  a  miserable  sinner.  Many  times  I  tried  to  quit  using 
it  but  the  perverted  appetite  caused  me  to  take  it  up  again. 
I  chewed  and  smoked  until  I  was  a  slave  to  it.  I  heard  the 
gospel  preached  by  a  band  of  holy  people,  in  song,  prayer 
and  testimony.  I  was  deeply  convicted  of  sin,  went  to  the 
seekers'  bench,  repented,  prayed  and  God  for  Christ's  sake 
forgave  all  my  sins.  Eighteen  days  later  I  was  convicted 
of  indwelling  sin,  or  the  carnal  mind,  put  all  on  the  Altar, 
stepped  out  on  the  promise  and  was  sanctified.  A  sister 
asked  me  if  I  would  give  up  the  use  of  tobacco  if  I  got 
the  light  that  it  was  wrong  to  use  it.  She  gave  me  1.  Cor. 
7:1.  I  said  'Yes,  Lord,  if  it  kills  me,  I  will  for  Jesus'  sake 
throw  away  my  pipe  and  tobacco  and  quit  it  forever.'  Vic- 
tory was  mine  through  the  blood  of  Christ;  that  was 
twelve  years  ago.     I  have  forgotten  the  taste." 

The  Fourteenth  Annual  Camp-meeting  was  the  grand- 
est of  all.  Campers  coming  two  weeks  before  hand.  Fri- 
day August  11th,  saints  were  coming  in  all  through  the 
day;  eighty  tents  up.  Meeting  opened  with  150  present. 
Testimonies  new,  fresh  and  inspiring,  showing  a  deep  rich 
experience  and  growth  in  grace.  Sunday  a  grand  day  all 
through,  many  seekers.  On  Monday  more  tents  up.  Tues- 
day at  10  A.  M.,  business  session.  Bro.  Swing  in  the  chair. 
Much  business  transacted  in  short  time,  all  harmonious. 
Bro.  J.  W.  Swing  re-elected  President;  J.  F.  Washburn,  re- 
elected Vice-President;  Sister  G.  W.  Letchworth,  Recorder; 
Bro.  J.  0.  Butler,  Treasurer;  Walter  C.  Brand,  elected  Edi- 
tor of  Pentecost. 

Sunday  morning  Bro.  Swing  preached,  Matt.  5:8.  How 
to  get  and  keep  a  good  experience.  While  the  audience  re- 
mained seated  seekers  came  until  the  two  long  benches 
were  filled.  The  manifest  presence  of  God  made  the  scene 
indescribable.     In  afternoon  Bro.  Joy  preached.     At  night 


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Bro.  Holdridge.     One  continuous  meeting  till  far  in  the 
night. 

Monday  moniing  Bro.  Swing  preached,  Bro.  J.  F. 
Washburn  exorted,  afternoon  Bro.  Morgan.  At  night  Bro. 
Ames  preached,  Bro.  Shore  exorted;  seekers  all  day.  23rd 
Notes  from  testimonies :  "Over  sixty-two  years  ago  I  was 
converted,  last  Fourth  of  July  sanctified."  Another:  "This 
place  just  suits  me.  I  expect  to  come  here  as  much  as  I 
expect  to  plant  a  crop  of  corn  in  the  Spring."  A  brother 
said:  "My  wife  was  healed  at  home  the  very  hour  you 
prayed  for  her  here."  A  Presbyterian  preacher:  "I  am  with 
you  because  you  hate  sin  and  believe  in  cleanness — holi- 
ness— earnestness,  definiteness,  singleness  of  purpose."  A 
lady  paralyzed  was  anointed  and  healed ;  a  brother  spoke  of 
being  saved  from  drinking  and  gambling.  Sister  Snow 
says:  "Christ  is  coming,  is  every  one  ready?"  She  sang, 
"Coming,  Death  and  Eternity."     Many  came  forward. 

Monday  morning  came  and  the  saints  starting  in  every 
direction  for  their  homes,  fields  of  labor,  with  renewed 
faith,  courage  and  wisdom  to  live  for  God  and  work  for  the 
spreading  of  Holiness.  We  cannot  describe  the  songs, 
shouts,  prayers  and  testimonies  of  this  glorious  camp  meet- 
ing. They  came  with  such  rapidity  that  the  6  A.  M.  meet- 
ing lasted  till  noon  and  the  children's  at  five,  young  people's 
at  six  on  the  street;  so  the  whole  day  was  filled. 

A  summary  of  the  visible  results  of  the  year  revealed 
the  facts  that  over  1600  persons  had  claimed  to  get  either 
justified  or  sanctified,  or  both  (225  at  this  year's  meeting) 
about  300  claimed  faith  healing,  16,000  persons  fed  at  the 
missions ;  5000  sheltered  over  night,  400  idle  men  helped  to 
employment,  many  supplied  with  clothing,  one  parsonage 
built,  two  churches  organized,  two  chapels  built.  Twelve 
have  passed  over  to  join  that  part  of  the  family  on  the 
Heavenly  side,  to  await  our  coming.  The  meeting  came, 
has  been,  and  gone,  numbered  with  the  events  that  are 
past,  but  it  still  lives,  and  time,  that  crumbles  everything 
to  dust  and  forgetfulness,  can  never  erase  it  from  the  mem- 
ory of  those  who  were  in  it  and  of  it,  nor  can  time  destroy 
its  effects  as  with  things  that  are  perishable.  After  bidding 
each  a  farewell  at  this  great  annual  feast,  we  go  to  our  sev- 
eral lines  of  work  with  precious  memories  deep  and  lasting. 
Oh,  so  unlike  the  fleeting  transi^^ory  pleasurable  gatherings 
of  the  wicked. 

J.  F.  Washburn  gives  us  a  sketch  of  an  impressive 
scene  at  Pomona,  where  some  children  were  seeking  the 
Lord,  among  them  were  two  children  of  missionaries  to  In- 
dia ;  the  parents  and  a  smaller  one  having  gone  some  months 


166  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

since.  "0,  how  deeply  did  these  little  ones  entwine  about  our 
hearts.  Little  Bonnie  knelt  at  the  Altar  of  prayer  and 
looked  up  into  their  little  faces  with  such  a  look  of  inter- 
est that  it  flashed  through  my  mind  that  here  God  was  be- 
ginning the  fitting  up  of  minds  and  preparing  these  little 
ones  to  fill  vacant  places.  I  thought  as  I  conversed  with 
these  orphaned  (as  it  were)  children  I  had  made  no  sacri- 
fice like  that." 

Mary  J.  Rush,  from  McKinney,  Tex.,  writes:  "I  was 
afflicted  with  the  dyspepsia  for  eighteen  years  and  the  doc- 
tors said  that  to  use  tobacco  and  snuff  was  the  only  sure 
relief,  and  I  tried  it  for  eighteen  years.  Last  Winter  a 
Holiness  Church  was  organized  here  and  they  would  not 
admit  me  and  let  me  still  use  tobacco  and  snuff.  I  deter- 
mined to  go  into  the  church  and  trust  God  for  healing  my 
disease  and  curing  me  of  the  tobacco  habit.  Soon  all  got 
on  their  knees  and  prayed  to  God  to  cure  me  and  God  an- 
swered my  prayer  and  today  I  am  well  and  able  to  do  my 
own  house  work.  I  am  fifty-eight  years  old  and  walk  to 
church,  a  mile  away." 

Downey.  Wm.  and  S.  C.  Pendleton  give  testimony: 
"Fourteen  years  ago  we  heard  our  first  testimony  on  sancti- 
fication  as  a  distinct  work  after  justification.  We  believed 
and  received  it  by  faith.  Thinking  it  was  the  very  thing 
needed  by  the  Baptist  Church  of  which  we  were  members, 
Deacon  and  Deaconess,  we  made  haste  to  tell  them  what 
God  would  do  for  a  soul.  To  our  surprise  we  were  called 
heretics  and  finally  tried  for  heresy.  We  gave  our  views 
on  the  doctrine  as  taught  in  their  articles  of  faith.  We 
thought  we  had  gained  a  wonderful  victory.  But,  not  so; 
you  can  never  prevail  on  an  old  formal  church  to  accept 
sanctification  or  holiness  straight  out  for  God.  Our  ad- 
vice to  all  sanctified  souls  is  to  identify  themselves  with 
the  people  that  brought  them  into  the  light,  that  teaches 
it  straight.  We  lost  our  experiences.  Years  passed,  we 
were  doing  nothing,  had  a  name  to  live,  but  were  dead.  I 
did  work  hard  to  appease  a  gnawing  conscience,  but  alas! 
nothing  but  Holiness  unto  God  would  do.  So  we  came  to 
God  at  the  last  camp-meeting  at  Downey,  met  the  condi- 
tions and  God  was  gracious  in  taking  us  back  into  the  full 
experience  of  sanctification.  We  just  cut  loose  from  the 
old  church  relations,  leaving  children,  fathers,  mothers, 
sisters  and  brothers  and  old  associates;  feeling  God  wants 
all  His  sanctified  ones  banded  and  united  together  against 
the  hosts  of  sin.  Glory  to  God  for  victory  in  our  souls 
from  day  to  day." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893  167 

A  few  lines  from  H.  Holdridge:  "Glendora,  October  2: 
The  Lord  gave  us  His  presence,  and  blessing  at  Fullerton, 
last  Sunday  in  the  morning  service.  I  asked,  'Can  we  have 
a  street  meeting?'  The  answer  was  'Yes.'  At  2  P.  M. 
they  followed  me  to  the  street  under  the  shade  of  some 
trees  where  we  sang  the  'Way-worn  Traveler'  and  other 
songs  and  offered  prayer;  afterward  we  preached  from 
Luke  18,  'Jesus,  the  son  of  David  have  mercy  on  me.'  Some 
in  buggies,  some  four-horse  and  some  six-horse  teams  stop- 
ped to  listen.  Across  the  street  windows  were  raised  so 
people  could  hear.  The  street  meeting  brought  out  a  con- 
gregation at  night." 

Sister  Rebecca  Sparks  speaks  of  a  very  definite  healing 
of  chronic  nervous  sick  head-ache :  "I  got  up  in  the  morning 
and  tried  to  get  breakfast,  but  had  to  go  to  bed  again.  Bro. 
J.  F.  Washburn  had  spent  the  night  with  us.  My  case  was 
carried  to  the  throne  of  Grace  and  by  faith  I  took  hold  of 
the  promise  and  was  healed  from  almost  a  fainting  condi- 
tion. In  ten  minutes  I  was  able  to  go  about  my  work  and 
I  beheve  I  will  never  be  sick  with  those  terrible  head-aches 
any  more." 

Years  have  come  and  gone  since  that  time,  and  we 
have  from  time  to  time  heard  her  testimonies  confirming 
the  fact  that  her  faith  thus  expressed,  was  not  misplaced. 

"Dear  Sister  Washburn : — 

"I  send  my  portion  to  help  the  Church  History.  I 
came  to  Los  Angeles  in  November,  1893,  sick  and  tired  of 
life,  with  the  view  of  going  to  the  Soldiers'  Home.  I 
would  have  ended  this  life  but  I  knew  there  was  a  God  to 
meet  and  had  promised  Him  if  He  would  help  me  I  would 
serve  Him.  While  walking  up  First  street  I  heard  sing- 
ing and  was  directed  to  Bro.  Kelly's  Mission,  in  the  base- 
ment of  the  Nadeau  Hotel,  where  God  forgave  me,  and 
on  Thanksgiving  Day  one  week  later,  God  sanctified  me. 
I  stayed  in  the  Mission  work  till  April,  1894,  when  went 
in  the  tent  work  with  Bro.  Fred  Smiley,  till  I  was  called 
to  take  charge  of  the  Church  at  Monrovia.  I  labored 
with  them  15  months,  also  at  the  Palms,  and  Soldiers' 
Home.  When  the  Murrietta  Church  was  organized  Bro. 
Swing  asked  me  to  take  charge  of  the  work  there,  which  I 
did,  until  the  Annual  meeting  when  I  went  to  Winchester; 
after  which  I  was  again  in  the  Mission  work  nine  months, 
then  in  the  tent  work  again  until  I  was  led  back  to  Mur- 
rietta, where  I  have  since  been  located;  holding  the  Fort 
for  Jesus  with  a  Hellelujah  in  my  soul. 

"PETER  MCDONALD." 


168  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893 

The  "Faith  Home  speaking  of  Bro.  McDonald's  ways 
"The  Lord  has  wonderfully  blessed  him  in  feeding  the 
flock  of  God.  One  remarkable  thing  in  his  life  is  the  rap- 
idity of  his  growth  in  grace.  We  attribute  it  to  his  per- 
fect obedience  to  the  will  of  God  in  being  faithful  on  all 
lines." 

Dear  Sister  Washburn: — 

"I  send  some  of  my  experience  for  the  Church  His- 
tory. 

"I  came  to  California  from  Pike  County,  Arkansas, 
with  my  consumptive  husband  and  three  little  girls,  Jan- 
uary 28th,  1889.  He  was  a  sanctified  man.  February 
1890  he  went  home  to  glory,  leaving  me  and  the  children 
in  the  hands  of  the  Lord,  asking  me  to  raise  them  up  for 
God,  that  we  might  be  an  unbroken  family  in  Heaven. 
The  Lord  did  wonderfully  help  me  in  caring  for  them.  I 
was  sanctified  in  a  tent  meeting  in  charge  of  S.  D.  White, 
held  at  Menifee,  in  1892.  When  making  the  living  sacri- 
fice some  one  asked  me  if  I  would  be  willing  one  of  my 
girls  should  go  to  Africa  as  a  missionary?  I  said  if  the 
Lord  wanted  them.  I  did  not  realize  what  that  would 
mean,  till  my  second  daughter  was  called  to  South  Amer- 
ica, as  the  wife  of  Willis  Brand.  It  was  very  hard  to  give 
her  up,  but  God  gave  grace  to  say  yes.  She  is  still  there; 
has  two  children  that  I  have  not  seen. 

I  was  married  to  Peter  McDonald  in  1894  and  went 
with  him  in  the  tent  work,  taking  the  three  girls,  endeav- 
oring the  best  I  could  to  do  my  part  in  holding  up  the 
banner  of  'Holiness  Unto  the  Lord.'  The  Lord  blessed  our 
efforts  all  along  the  way,  both  in  tent  work  and  pastoral 
work  with  the  Churches  and  we  give  Him  the  glory. 
"SARAH  E.  DILWORTH  McDONALD." 


EXPERIENCE 

Of  Mrs.  Frank  Chapman 

"The  Lord  says,  'Be  ye  holy,  for  I  am  holy.'  I  came  to 
Pasadena,  Cal.,  in  1895.  The  physician  told  me  I  had  only 
a  short  time  to  live.  I  commenced  to  pray  to  God  to  heal 
me,  when  His  spirit  showed  me  I  was  not  right  in  my 
heart.  The  Lord  forgave  all  the  past  and  as  the  old  year 
was  passing  away  I  presented  my  body  a  living  sacrifice 
to  be  sanctified,  when  His  Spirit  witnessed  to  mind  the 
work  was  done.  I  was  very  sick  and  trusting  God  He 
healed  me  and  showed  me  I  should  come  out  of  the  Lodge. 
My  pastor  when  visiting  said  'We  do  not  want  that  kind  of 
testimony  in  the  Church.     What  are  you  going  to  do?'     I 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1893  169 

said  I  must  obey  God.  He  said  'I  will  take  your  name  from 
the  Church  Roll.  I  said  'all  right.'  My  husband  was 
class  leader  in  the  Church  and  opposed  me.  The  Lord  said 
'Cast  all  your  care  on  me.'  I  went  to  the  Holiness  Church. 
"After  four  months'  praying,  my  husband  was  sancti- 
fied and  we  both  went  to  the  HoHness  Church  and  were  so 
happy.  The  Book  of  Rules  and  Regulations  all  seemed 
right  to  me.  I  love  the  way  of  Holiness.  It  does  not  seem 
a  hard  way  for  me,  but  glorious  High-way." 

Murrietta,  Cal.,  Dec.  8,  1910. 
"Dear  Sister  Washburn: — 

"I  am  now  sending  in  my  little  history  as  requested. 

"My  father  and  mother  came  to  California  from  Ark- 
ansas with  us  three  girls.  But  my  father  did  not  live  but 
a  year  after  arriving.  My  mother  kept  us  girls  together 
all  the  time,  thus  I  was  brought  under  Christian  influence 
where  perhaps  otherwise  I  would  not. 

"So  when  a  small  child  I  started  in  the  Christian  way. 
But  like  many  others  did  not  stand.  Although  but  a  child 
yet  I  knew  when  I  wandered  from  Him.  The  Holy  Ghost 
would  talk  to  me  when  attending  religious  meeting  and  I 
didn't  want  to  go  either.  At  home  when  my  mother  and 
two  sisters  would  read  in  the  Bible  of  Christ's  second  com- 
ing how  badly  that  would  make  me  feel,  for  I  knew  my 
heart  was  not  ready  to  meet  him. 

"Children  can  get  notions  and  ideas  into  their  heads 
more  than  older  folks  think,  for  when  my  mother  was 
sanctified  — after  mid-night — she  came  through  shouting 
as  many  of  the  Holiness  folks  know.  Although  I  was  but 
eight,  yet  felt  so  displeased,  I  felt  we  had  been  disgraced 
for  hfe.  Bro.  Fred  Smiley,  one  of  the  workers  wanted  me 
to  have  my  sins  forgiven,  but  not  me.  I  would  feel  our 
friends  were  not  the  same  as  before,  and  I  knew  why. 
When  I  got  a  little  older  and  before  I  had  lasting  salvation 
in  my  own  heart,  felt  almost  hard  at  my  mother  for  caus- 
ing the  barrier  with  our  friends.  Holiness  was  the  whole 
trouble. 

"Later  my  mother  and  Bro.  McDonald  were  married. 
He  was  the  pastor  of  the  Holiness  Church  for  both  Win- 
chester and  Pomona.  This  threw  us  among  Holiness  people 
even  more  than  before. 

"In  1895  went  to  San  Jacinto  as  Bro.  McDonald  had 
received  a  call  as  pastor.  The  following  year  went  to  Mur- 
rietta to  live,  while  the  year  following  all  of  us  went  to 
Los  Angeles  as  the  folks  were  called  by  Bro.  and  Sister 
Kelly  to  work  in  the  mission  on  East  First  street.  In  April 
at  the  Spring  meeting  a  tent  was  given  to  Bro.  McDonald. 


170  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

Sister  Hagget-Empey,  Bros.  Mclntyre  and  Jim  Hamilton, 
were  workers  as  well  as  our  own  family,  also  Sister  Briggs. 
We  went  first  to  Temecula,  then  Bear  Valley.  Sister  Hag- 
get  having  left  before  leaving  Temecula.  In  Bear  Valley 
many  souls  were  saved,  Sister  Briggs  left  us  at  the  close 
of  the  Temecula  meeting,  some  are  standing  today.  Af- 
ter leaving  there  we  came  to  Murrietta  where  we  have  lived 
ever  since. 

"In  the  August  annual  camp-meeting  of  1903,  the  Lord 
forgave  me  of  my  transgressions,  the  next  day  was  sanc- 
tified. I  have  found  no  reason  to  regret.  Besides  I  have 
greater  peace  of  mind.  I  do  not  feel  the  reproach  now  of 
belonging  to  a  Holiness  family.     So  that  much  is  gain. 

"Many  things  have  come  in  since  then  to  try  us,  but 
not  to  the  extent  of  causing  us  to  give  up  our  faith  in  Him. 
"DORTHULA  DILWORTH." 


1894 

We  commence  the  year  1894  with  good  news  from  our 
missionaries  at  Khamgaon,  Berar,  India,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Foster: 

"It  is  more  than  five  months  since  we  left  Los  Ange- 
les for  our  far  away  home  in  India,  where  the  Lord  has 
called  us  to  tell  the  'Old,  old  story  of  Jesus  and  His  love,' 
for  the  whole  world,  even  the  Hindus.  I  once  thought 
when  the  Lord  told  me  to  go  to  India,  I  could  not  leave  my 
friends  and  loved  ones,  but  when  I  said  'Yes,'  to  Jesus,  He 
more  than  made  up  to  me  what  I  had  given  up  for  His  sake 
and  the  Gospel's.  My  experience  has  been  better  and  Jesus 
more  precious  to  me.  God  graciously  answered  prayers  in 
protecting  us  all  along  the  way  and  keeping  us  in  perfect 
peace;  Jesus  led  all  the  way  and  we  followed.  It  means 
more  than  words  to  say:  'Where  He  leads  me  I  will  follow', 
but  let  it  come  from  the  depths  of  the  heart,  then  it  will 
be  easy;  because,  He  has  promised  to  go  before  us  and 
with  us. 

"I  was  glad  to  sight  the  long  looked  for  shores  of  In- 
dia. We  have  seen  many  strange  things  here.  The  peo- 
ple here  carry  more  of  their  burdens  on  their  heads;  yet 
they  have  bullocks  and  carts  to  carry  their  heavier  loads. 
One  of  our  lady  missionaries  and  I  went  one  evening  to 
visit  the  home  where  a  little  girl  lived,  who  had  been  to  see 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  ITl 

us.  We  had  a  Marathia  with  us  and  one  of  the  girls  took 
it  and  read  a  chapter.  One  of  the  great  faihngs  of  the 
people  here  is  their  love  for  jewels.  The  women  have 
rings  on  their  toes  and  fingers,  great  heavy  anklets,  wrist- 
lets and  armlets  sometimes  a  dozen  on  each  arm;  their 
necklace,  nose  rings,  which  frequently  hang  over  the 
mouth.  Some  wear  six  rings  in  their  ears.  So  disgusting 
is  the  sight  that  after  once  seeing  them  a  Christian  wom- 
an would  shrink  from  ever  again  putting  on  a  jewel  of 
any  discription.  The  mass  of  the  children  under  ten  wear 
the  full  dress  nature  provided  for  them. 

"The  sun  is  very  trying  and  dangerous;  we  do  not  go 
out  in  the  middle  of  the  day.  When  we  go  out  in  the 
morning  we  wear  thick  pith  hats  and  take  our  large  double 
umbrella. 

"July  4th.  As  this  is  the  great  American  holiday,  I 
cannot  help  thinking  that  many  of  you  will  be  assembled  in 
different  places  spending  the  Fourth  in  praises  to  Jesus. 
The  only  thing  that  reminded  me  of  the  Fourth  of  July 
was  Mohammedan  band  of  music  which  went  by  our 
house  playing,  although  it  was  not  harmonious  nor  sweet, 
yet  it  was  music." 

How  I.  H.  Galbrath,  of  Lampasas,  Texas,  was  saved 
from  the  use  of  tobacco: 

"I  was  converted  in  Johnsonville,  111.,  and  knew  it 
Forty  years  afterward  was  sanctified.  I  began  using  to- 
bacco when  I  was  in  my  teens  and  was  an  inveterate  user 
of  it  till  I  was  about  forty  years  old.  I  became  satisfied 
it  was  destroying  my  memory  and  breaking  down  my  ner- 
vous system.  I  tried  to  quit,  but  as  often  failed,  for  fif- 
teen years.  I  would  quit,  throw  it  all  away  and  vow  I  nev- 
er would  take  another  speck.  It  was  several  days  after  I 
was  sanctified  before  I  thought  of  tobacco  and  the  appetite 
was  all  taken  away ;  that  is  four  years  ago  and  I  go  to  Him 
to  be  healed  and  He  always  relieves  me  of  my  aches  and 
pains." 

Bro.  Willis  Kelly  reports  during  December  the  Faith 
Home  gave  out  over  11,160  meals,  sheltered  over  6,200. 
During  the  month  25  times  we  payed  out  the  last  cent  of 
money  and  He,  in  His  wisdom,  furnished  us  with  money 
to  supply  our  needs.  Seventy-two  professed  to  get  for- 
given; forty-two  sanctified;  twelve  healed.  God  only 
knows  what  will  be  the  result  of  all  this  work." 

Frank  E.  Thompson,  missionary  to  Africa,  speaking  of 
his  experience  crossing  the  ocean  says:  "On  November  3, 
as  I  stood  for  the  last  time  with  the  little  band  of  work- 
ers at  the  Tideover  Mission  in  New  York  City,  we  sang: 


172  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

"If  He  leads  me  o'er  the  ocean, 

I'll  go  with  Him — with  Him,  all  the  way.' 

"Next  morning  was  cold  and  rainy,  but  in  our  hearts 
echoed  the  song:  'There  shall  be  showers  of  blessings.' 
At  2  P.  M.  a  mixed  throng  was  pouring  up  the  plank  into 
the  'Devonice.'  I  never  witnessed  such  a  scene  before.  As 
I  saw  tears  on  so  many  faces,  I  thought,  a  sad  parting,  but 
there  will  be  a  glad  meeting  on  the  other  shore.  As  the 
plank  was  drawn  in  and  I  stood  looking  across  at  the  friends 
on  the  pier,  somehow  my  own  tears  began  to  flow.  As  we 
moved  out  the  feeling  was  one  of  awe.  Rain  poured, 
whistles  sounded  hoarse,  loud  and  long;  voices  rang  out, 
hats  and  handkerchiefs  waved  and  the  distance  grew  wid- 
er, wider,  wider.     I  found  myself  sing: 

'There's  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day. 
And  by  faith  we  can  see  it  afar,'  etc. 

For  me  the  last  link  is  broken,  my  native  land,  my  home, 
my  loved  ones,  all  are  left  behind,  nothing  left  but  Jesus, 
He  is  my  all  and  in  all. 

"Steamer  was  crowded.  It  was  a  stormy  night.  Ves- 
sel pitched  and  tossed,  away  down  two  flights  of  stairs 
from  the  main  deck,  in  a  dark,  dismal,  dirty,  foul,  poorly 
ventilated  room,  were  crowded  a  great  company  of  men  like 
sheep,  or  cattle;  some  drunk.  Around  a  crude  table  they 
gathered  for  supper,  then  turned  into  their  berth,  which 
were  rough  boxes  packed  close  together  in  two  tiers,  up- 
per and  lower.  Nearly  all  were  seasick,  groaning,  strain- 
ing their  stomaches,  swearing.  I  too  felt  a  touch  of  sea 
sickness,  but  the  Lord  wonderfully  kept  me  from  suffer- 
ing.    I  felt  safe  in  His  loving  care. 

"The  next  day  was  Sunday;  too  rough  for  meeting. 
A  young  business  man  on  his  way  to  'Bonnie  Dundee,' 
gladly  received  the  teaching  of  Holiness.  A  timid  lad 
from  the  Orkney  Islands,  who  had  vainly  tried  his  fortune 
in  the  new  world  and  was  going  back  to  his  widowed  moth- 
er, gave  his  heart  to  Christ.  A  sick  man  asked  me  to  come 
and  stay  with  him  in  a  little  room  set  apart  for  hospital. 
The  rocking  of  the  ship  was  so  great,  articles  had  to  be 
tied  to  keep  them  in  place,  yet  I  learned  to  sleep  soundly. 
The  man  on  the  lookout  called  out  every  half-hour,  'All  is 
well.'  The  lights  are  burning  brightly.  I  had  the  sweet 
assurance  that  all  was  well  in  my  soul. 

"As  we  aproached  Ireland,  came  the  welcome  cry, 
'Light  on  the  starboard  bows.'  With  the  dawn  we  could 
feast  our  hungry  eyes  on  the  dim  outlines  of  a  range  of 
hills.     I  wish  I  could  describe  the  scene  as  we  sailed  up 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  173 

the  bay  to  Moville — a  low  rocky  beach,  with  occasional 
light  houses  above  which  sloped  the  country,  dotted  with 
farm  houses  and  surrounded  by  a  high  crest  of  hills.  An 
old  castle  with  ivy  covered  walls  and  several  country 
churches,  filled  out  the  scene.  The  first  land  we  had  seen 
for  so  long.  All  day  we  sailed  among  islands  and  points 
of  land,  at  night  anchored  in  the  Firth  of  Clyde.  At  last 
we  stepped  on  the  soil  of  the  Old  World.  An  hour's  ride 
through  Scotland's  fields  and  farms  brings  us  to  Glasgow. 
We  scattered  with  bustle  and  confusion,  forgetting  in  some 
cases  to  say  good-bye.  We  shall  not  all  meet  again  till 
the  Judgment." 

Henry  W.  Lake  in  speaking  of  his  early  life  says: 
"In  1883  my  parents  settled  in  San  Diego.  I  was  too 
young  to  walk  three  miles  to  school,  so  stayed  home  and 
worked  on  the  ranch.  In  1886  I  started  to  school,  but 
was  stung  by  some  poisonous  insect  which  kept  me  out  the 
rest  of  the  term.  My  life  was  miserable.  The  next  year  I 
again  started  to  school,  in  a  few  weeks  took  cold,  settling  on 
my  lungs,  resulting  in  pneumonia.  Life  seemed  short  when 
I  was  able  to  sit  up;  the  pain  was  still  there.  I  began  to 
worry.  I  did  not  have  Christian  parents  to  help  me,  but 
felt  there  was  something  I  needed  before  I  left  this  world. 
With  my  lung  trouble  I  had  rheumatism  in  legs  and  heart. 
I  was  afraid  to  pray,  for  fear  someone  would  hear  me. 
I  was  so  miserable  I  wished  I  was  dead  and  would  have 
put  an  end  to  my  life,  but  was  afraid  to.  I  heard  John  A. 
Dowie  preach  divine  healing  in  San  Diego.  I  was  convert- 
ed shortly  afterward  was  sanctified  and  healed.  In  Au- 
gust the  Lord  called  me  to  His  work.  While  at  Downey 
camp-meeting  I  was  very  sick  and  thought  my  time  had 
come  to  die.  Now  sickness  was  not  so  sad,  for  Jesus  had 
taken  away  the  sting  of  death.  Away  from  home,  but  no 
dread  of  the  future  and,  instead  of  dying,  God  has  given  me 
work  to  do  for  Him." 

January  10,  1894.  Bro.  J.  M.  Hervey  left  the  earthly 
ranks  and  went  to  be  with  Jesus.  He  graduated  at  West- 
minster College  in  1875 ;  was  two  years  in  Yale  Theological 
Seminary;  licensed  by  Westmoreland  Presbyterian  and  or- 
dained in  1879  by  Monongahela.  He  was  pastor  of  the 
Fifth  Church,  Pittsburg,  five  years.  A  supply  in  Los  An- 
geles three  years  when  he  withdrew  from  the  church  and 
became  one  of  the  clearest  teachers  of  Holiness.  He  ar- 
dently sought  it,  put  all  on  the  altar  and  by  faith  met  the 
sanctifier  and  soon  laid  by  his  ecclesiasticism  and  God  gave 
him  many  souls.     God  had  given  him  a    beautiful    tenor 


174  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

voice  and  in  unison  with  dear  Sister  Hervey  he  sang  the 
gospel.  In  the  fall  of  1889  he  had  hemorrhages  of  the 
lungs;  suffered  much,  was  so  patient  and  was  expecting 
to  be  raised  up  until  near  the  end,  when  he  'dropped  into 
the  will  of  God,'  as  he  expressed  it,  and  said  he  would  trust 
God  without  any  explanation,  and  thus  bid  us  farewell  for 
a  little  time." 

Bro.  George  Teel  tells  us  about  "Jesus  Baby."  "Dur- 
ing our  stay  in  Texas  we  have  had  a  variety  of  experi- 
ences, some  like  the  Apostles  in  2  Cor.  6:8-10.  With  the 
bitter  God  had  given  us  much  of  the  sweet.  Among  the 
many  precious  things  to  cheer  and  encourage  our  hearts 
along  the  way  was  a  sweet  baby,  bom  December  11,  1891. 
A  little  jewel,  sweet,  innocent  and  so  lovable ;  more  like  an 
angel  than  human  being,  very  frail,  yet  we  hoped  she  was 
ours  to  enjoy,  to  rear  and  train  for  usefulness  here  and 
employment  of  heaven,  but  our  hopes  were  blighted,  our 
plans  defeated  for  Jesus  took  her  to  Himself.  Loaned  to 
us  for  a  little  while,  the  Lord,  having  a  better  home  and 
work  for  her.  We  were  attached  to  her;  dear  Eva  Maud 
was  the  pet  of  the  family,  and  we  miss  her  so  much.  She 
would  often  say  she  was  'Papa's  and  Mama's  baby'  and  a 
few  nights  before  she  died  she  said  she  was  'Jesus'  Baby.' 
She  took  la  grippe  which  developed  into  whooping  cough. 
She  suffered  much  and  as  she  fell  asleep  we  felt  to  praise 
God  that  His  baby  was  done  with  the  afflictions  of  this 
world  and  in  the  language  of  the  poet,  we  say: 

'Only  a  dream,  only  a  dream, 
And  glory  beyond  the  dark  stream; 

How  peaceful  the  slumber. 

How  happy  the  waking, 
For  death  is  only  i  dream." 

Bro.  and  Sister  George  A.  Wolfe,  write  of  a  trip  to  Mt. 
Beck,  Pennsylvania: 

"After  leaving  Los  Angeles  November  13th,  we  stood 
on  the  platform  of  the  cars,  at  the  Needles,  and  sang  and 
talked  to  a  large  crowd  of  white  men  and  women,  colored 
men  and  women,  Spaniards  and  Indians,  who  listened  at- 
tentively, one  man  asking  us  to  pray  for  him.  In  private 
work  we  gave  our  testimony  to  a  young  lady  who  had  been 
seeking  sanctification ;  she  made  the  living  sacrifice  and  we 
believe  was  sanctified.  We  had  a  good  meeting  in  a  school 
house  in  Amberson  Valley,  where  four  persons  were 
either  converted  or  sanctified.  A  young  man  was  sudden- 
ly taken  sick;  his  people  thought  he  would  die.     He  joined 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  175 

the  church  when  quite  young  and  everyone  thought  him 
such  a  good  young  man.  When  we  called  to  see  him  we  ask- 
ed him  what  he  would  like  Jesus  to  do  for  him,  thinking 
he  would  like  to  be  healed.  He  said:  *0,  that  He  would 
forgive  my  sins.'  He  said  *0h,  mother  pray  for  me.'  She 
could  not,  but  said  'Do  the  best  you  can.'  We  prayed;  he 
told  us  he  had  found  pardon  and  he  got  well.  Many  have 
been  sick  with  la  grippe  and  died.  Jesus  had  kept  us 
well." 

A  few  thoughts  again  from  the  pen  of  our  faithful  co- 
laborer.  Sister  Georgie  Letchworth,  530  South  Main  street, 
Los  Angeles.  Though  not  feeling  able  to  follow  the  more 
ardorous  work  of  tent  work,  she  keeps  herself  busy  hunt- 
ing up  an  gathering  them  in.  She  says:  "The  days  fly 
swifter  than  a  weaver's  shuttle,  but  full  of  love  and  hope. 
*Tis  time  to  give  an  account  of  myself.  According  to 
Acts  4:23,  they  reported  to  their  own  company.  The  year 
looks  bright  to  my  soul,  leaning  on  the  everlasting  arms 
and  means  more  work,  more  souls  won  for  the  beloved  one. 
Since  the  August  meeting,  I  have  been  hard  at  work  all 
the  time,  through  some  rough  places.  Kept  blessed  saved 
and  gathered  for  Him.  I  have  eighty  souls,  of  which  num- 
ber thirty-two  claim  sanctification.  The  small,  quiet 
places  of  earth  hold  wonderful  victories  and  glories.  In 
one  little  room  where  were  gathered  ten,  the  Master  gave 
seven  in  sanctification,  from  the  test  1.  Thes.  3:13;  after 
which  I  was  invited  to  visit  a  person  up-stairs  and  she  too 
accepted  Jesus  in  His  sanctifying  power,  so  that  was  eight 
at  one  service,  like  Cornelius'  household,  'The  Holy  Ghost 
fell  on  them  which  heard  the  word.'  After  two  weeks  I 
went  again,  feeling  sure  Satan  would  be  busy  and  some 
might  waver ;  took  the  text :  'Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of 
God,'  teaching  how  to  keep  saved,  also  showing  the  im- 
portance of  definite  testimony,  Rev.  12:11;  threw  the  meet- 
ing open  and  all  testified  to  the  glory  of  God.  They  were 
strengthened  and  another  entered  into  the  experience  of 
heart  Holiness.  There  are  a  few  plain  teachers  of  the 
Word,  despite  the  tendency  to  consecration  'for  service'; 
'reconsecrate'  and  get  nothing.  Jesus  wants  us  for  Him- 
self. The  work,  the  willing  service,  follows  naturally.  Ti- 
tus 2:4.  Get  purified,  trust  God  and  good  works  can  no 
more  be  hindered  than  you  can  turn  a  river  around.  'Put 
your  foot  on  the  old  man'  says  one  that  ought  to  read  the 
Book  better,  'and  stamp  him  down.'  A  good  way  to  get 
tripped  up,  too.  The  old  man  is  stronger  than  our  feet. 
The  old  man  must  be  crucified,  put  to  death,  abolished,  de- 
stroyed, and  it  takes  the  best  Heaven  can  give,  'The  Lamb 


176  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

of  God'  to  do  it.  He  has  power  to  take  away  the  sin  (more 
than  sins)  of  the  old.  The  scriptures  say  this  'carnal  mind 
is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God,  neither  indeed  can  be?' 
and  if  God  cannot  subject  it,  how  can  we,  with  all  our 
stamping?  Nothing  but  crucifixion  will  answer.  There  is 
enough  to  do  in  this  city  to  keep  heart  and  hands  and  feet 
going.  The  Master  has  blessed  the  Railroad  Mission  in 
the  sewing  of  the  word,  three  being  converted. 

"One  day  passing  the  old  Court  House  and  seeing  so 
many  sitting  upon  the  steps  and  around  (about  150)  my 
heart  was  stirred  within  me  and  I  asked  the  privilege  of 
talking  to  them  and  without  a  song  or  other  company  than 
the  Friend  that  sticketh  closer  than  a  brother,  I  plainly 
showed  them  the  way  of  salvation.  They  listened  well 
and  some  said  Thank  you'  and  I  passed  on." 

The  semi-annual  meeting  of  the  Association  opened  at 
Santa  Ana,  Friday  night,  April  20th,  as  is  usual  at  all  the 
general  Spring  and  August  gatherings,  nearly  every  night 
the  tent  was  crowded.  We  cannot  describe  the  testimon- 
ies, songs,  shouts  and  manifestations  of  divine  power.  Sun- 
day morning  Bro.  Swing  preached  from  "Worship  God." 

Tuesday,  10  A.  M.,  business  session  opened  with  Bro. 
J.  W.  Swing  in  the  chair.  Twenty-six  were  admitted  to 
the  Association.  Reports  from  twenty-one  churches  show 
much  pastoral  work  has  been  done  and  the  churches  are 
prospering  better  than  usual.  Reports  of  the  missions  at 
San  Bernardino,  Riverside  and  Elsinore  were  received,  also 
of  the  tents.  All  show,  despite  all  the  enemy  can  do,  God's 
work  among  us  is  steadily  advancing. 

Tent  No.  5  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  Bro.  Morgan. 
Bro.  S.  D.  White  was  given  the  same  tent  he  had.  No.  7 
was  continued  in  the  hands  of  Bro.  Smily.  Bro.  J.  M.  Rob- 
erts was  given  charge  of  the  other  one.  Certificates  of 
recognition  as  ministers  were  granted  Henry  Kaatz,  John 
E.  Langen  and  Mrs.  Alice  J.  Whiting.  Friday  afternoon 
the  wind  blew  so  the  last  session  of  the  business  meeting 
adjourned  early,  and  the  large  tent  lowered  for  a  while. 
At  night  Sister  Georgie  Letchworth  spoke,  Bro.  Kelly  sang 
and  called  seekers.  Eight  came  and  were  saved.  Sunday 
morning  Bro.  Swing  preached,  afternoon  Bro.  J.  F.  Wash- 
burn preached  from  the  seven  churches  in  Revelation, 
showing  that  God  rebuked  every  church  that  was  not  sanc- 
tified. Monday,  as  we  left  for  our  homes,  we  felt  we  were 
taking  with  us  light  and  strength  that  would  increase  our 
usefulness.  Meeting  with  so  many  saints  and  hearing  how 
God  has  helped  and  used  them,  cheers  us  as  we  go  forth 
again  to  fill  places  assigned  to  us  by  the  Master. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  177 

Bro.  Stull  writes  from  Valparaiso,  Neb.,  March,  1894, 
of  his  great  deliverance.  Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear 
God,  and  I  will  declare  what  He  hath  done  for  my  soul, 
Ps.  66:16.  "I  will  remember  the  exceedingly  strong  re- 
straint from  willful  wickedness  in  language  and  conduct 
that  rules  when  I  was  a  boy,  due  to  God's  grace  acting 
through  parental  instruction  and  authority.  0,  those  days 
of  innocence  when  wickedness  was  a  hateful  horror  to  me; 
how  clearly  I  remember  them.  But  as  that  wilful  tyrant, 
the  carnal  mind,  grew  and  ruled  more  and  more,  he  made 
me  long  for  freedom  from  the  restraining  grace  of  child- 
hood instructions  and  innocence  and  before  I  was  thirteen 
I  desired  to  swear  and  have  liberty  like  others.  About  '74 
I  joined  a  church  on  probation.  I  heard  A.  T.  Davis,  a 
Methodist  elder,  preach  on  sanctification.  It  wonderfully 
aroused  my  mind.  But  the  evil  of  carnality  blinded  me  to 
procrastinate  and  to  think  it  only  for  others  now.  On  goes 
the  struggle  through  years  of  school  teaching  and  Sunday 
school  and  church  work,  but  with  some  gain,  but  oh,  the 
deceitf  ulness  of  the  inbred  sin !  Then  God,  my  deliverer,  let 
the  pains  of  hell  get  hold  of  me  and  down  in  the  dust  of  un- 
utterable sef -despair  I  went  and  cast  myself  helpless  upon 
God's  mercy,  and  rose,  laughing  for  joy,  having  fallei:\ 
under  the  shelter  of  the  atoning  blood  and  been  given  a 
new  heart  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye.  Now  I  had  the  con- 
scious love  of  God  and  soon  the  witness  of  the  Spirit 
through  faith.  O,  the  sweetness  of  that  faith,  love  and 
witness.  I  was  a  kind  of  phenomenon  in  the  church — an 
example  held  up  by  the  preachers  for  others.  They 
thought  me  sanctified,  I  had  victory  everywhere.  One 
told  me  of  sanctification,  saying  he  once  had  it  and  stil  felt 
its  influence.  As  he  spoke  I  believed  it  was  for  me,  but 
how  marvelously  ignorant;  none  knew  of  the  death  route. 
I  got  delivered  from  the  study  of  law  and  was  spoiled  for 
the  days  of  the  church  revelry.  The  pastor  began  to  load 
me  with  church  honors  and  oflfices.  I  was  more  intensely 
convicted  of  inbred  sin,  but  how  could  I  get  rid  of  it?  I 
had  repented  myself  nearly  to  death.  I  asked  for  an  ex- 
horter's  license.  The  winter  of  1886  I  came  to  Califor- 
nia, where  the  people  seemed  to  be  going  headlong  on 
the  way  with  madness,  in  perhaps  the  greatest  real  estate 
boom  the  world  ever  saw.  I  fell  in  with  the  Holiness  Church 
people,  who  seemed  to  understand  my  case  better  in  five 
minutes  than  anyone  else  had  in  twenty  years.  I  can  nev- 
er forget  the  intense,  compassionate  soul  sympathy  in  my 
struggle  that  some  of  them  manifested  to  me.  I  could  see 
that  most  of  them  were  clearly  conscious  of  deliverance 

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178  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

from  what  I  endured;  their  songs,  prayers,  testimonies, 
all  had  the  joy  and  ring  of  peaceful  faith  and  victory.  At 
Oceanside,  where  we  fell  in  with  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn's 
band,  he  and  Sister  Georgie  Letchworth  showed  me  the  way 
to  the  Altar  that  consumes  the  dross  of  carnality.  Then 
God  mercifully  cast  my  lot  with  those  at  Pomona  who 
showed  a  wisdom  that  could  come  from  none  but  God  and 
helped  me  to  become  established.  I  have,  through  grace, 
tried  to  use  pen,  tongue,  time  and  substance  to  the  glory 
of  Him  who  raised  me  from  such  a  death  to  such  a  life.  It 
seems  to  me  nearly  every  plausible  scheme  has  been  used, 
often  under  the  name  of  Holiness,  to  switch  me  off  the 
main  track,  but  glory  to  God,  my  light  and  my  salvation, 
I  am  still  there,  walking,  running,  sometimes  flying,  up  the 
narrow,  shining  holy  way." 

Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts  reports  the  Ontario  meeting  a 
grand  success.  About  seventy-five  professions,  church  or- 
ganized. Bro.  R.  H.  Winslow,  from  Santa  Ana,  says  a  big 
stir  in  the  meeting.  A  man  came  and  took  his  wife  away 
from  the  seekers'  bench  and  took  her  home,  and  after  toss- 
ing and  weeping  almost  all  night  she  was  happily  convert- 
ed and  the  husband  promised  to  seek  God.  A  man  seven- 
ty years  old  was  converted,  afterward  sanctified.  A  Ca- 
tholic sister  sixty-four  years  old,  also  saved.  A  man  fifty 
years  old,  whose  sight  was  poor  for  twenty  years,  was 
anointed  for  healing.  Bro.  Swing  handed  him  a  Bible  of 
fine  print  and  he  was  able  to  read  it.  Visible  results:  sev- 
enty professions;  twenty  healed;  twenty-one  united  with 
the  Holiness  Church. 

Bro.  W.  M.  Kelly  has  opened  mission  at  205^2  South 
Main  street,  Los  Angeles. 

S.  D.  White  from  Redlands  reports  glorious  work  done 
at  that  place.  Fifty-two  professions;  eleven  united  with 
the  church. 

Uncle  Roberts  says  at  San  Diego:  "Good  interest  in 
general  work;  meetings  every  night." 

Some  of  the  experience  of  C.  A.  McCoy,  Dimenin,  la. 
"I  was  born  in  Ohio,  1848.  My  parents  were  Christians; 
when  my  mother  was  dying  my  grandmother  called  me  to 
the  bedside  and  said  'she  wants  to  see  you!  my  mother 
said :  'Charley,  my  dear  boy,  you  will  soon  have  no  mother, 
my  suffering  will  soon  be  over,  not  a  cloud  between  me  and 
Jesus,  will  you  meet  me  in  Heaven?'  I  soon  forgot  my 
promise,  went  to  Iowa,  lived  with  a  farmer,  who  was  a 
good  Christian,  who  prayed  for  me  night  and  morning, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  179 

until  I  had  an  awful  dread  about  the  grave  and  eternity. 
I  knew  I  was  not  prepared  to  die.  I  read  Matt.  7:7-8: 
'Ask  and  it  shall  be  given  you,  seek  and  you  shall  find.' 
I  said  'Lord,  I  take  you  at  your  word.'  I  knelt  and  had 
hardly  struck  the  floor  when  away  went  my  burden  of 
guilt  and  sin,  and  instead  of  praying  I  jumped  and  shouted 
God's  praise  and  I  kept  it  up  nearly  all  night  alone,  as  the 
folks  were  away  from  home.  I  kept  a  pretty  good  experi- 
ence for  six  years.  I  wanted  to  do  right  all  the  time,  but 
here  was  the  old  principle  of  sin  that  I  inherited,  which 
pardon  does  not  remove.  Pardon  blots  out  only  actual 
sins.  I  learned  it  would  take  faith  in  the  blood 
of  Jesus  to  cleanse  this  depravity  away,  so  accord- 
ing to  Rom.  12:1-2,  I  made  the  living  sacrifice.  On 
June  19th,  I  was  planting  corn  and  oh,  what  a 
hunger  there  was  in  my  soul  for  full  salvation.  I 
unhitched  my  horses  and  knelt  down  and  there  settled  that 
all  important  question.  When  my  will  concerning  every- 
thing was  put  on  the  Altar  or  given  up  to  God  of  course 
the  Altar  sanctified  my  gift  and  oh  what  a  glory  shown 
all  around  me  and  in  me!  I  knew  the  very  God  of  peace 
did  cleanse  and  sanctify  me.  I  think  if  the  President  had 
been  there  I  would  have  shouted  just  the  same.  My  wife 
said  'My  dear  man,  what  is  the  matter  with  you?  are  you 
going  crazy?'  I  said:  'No,  bless  God!'  Well  she  laughed 
and  I  shouted,  and  I  have  not  got  over  that  either.  My 
voice  has  been  heard  all  the  way  along  from  Iowa  to  the  Pa- 
cific Coast  twice  and  I  expect  to  praise  God  until  He  says 
it  is  enough  and  then  will  praise  Him  and  shout  through 
all  eternity." 

How  swiftly  the  days  have  passed  into  weeks;  the 
weeks  into  months  and  the  months  lengthened  into  a  year, 
and  we  come  again  to  the  yearly  Feast  of  Tabernacles. 
Our  Fifteenth  Annual  Camp-meeting,  with  the  business 
session  included.  So  many  were  camping  on  the  ground 
before  the  regular  time  that  meetings  were  in  order.  At 
the  appointed  time,  Friday,  August  10th,  7  P.  M.,  found 
us  gathering  under  the  big  tent.  After  forty-five  minutes 
spent  in  songs  and  prayers,  Bro.  Swing  spoke  of  the  neces- 
sity of  thorough  work.  We  cannot  convert  or  sanctify 
anybody  and  ought  to  recognize  it.  Let  the  workers  be 
sure  that  seekers  repent  before  encouraging  them  to  be- 
lieve. Be  sure  seekers  of  Holiness  by  the  death  route,  and 
then  it  will  not  be  hard  for  them  to  testify  to  Holiness. 
Better  have  ten  professors  during  this  meeting  and  they 
genuine  than  a  multitude  of  spurious  ones.  If  you  come 
up  to  the  standard  thank  God  for  it,  if  you  do  not,  thank 


180  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

God  you  have  found  it  out  in  time.  A  sister  says  'God's 
Tvay  is  the  best  way;  six  years  ago  I  came  and  stood  out- 
side this  tent  and  a  brother  said:  'Come  in  now  and  get 
saved.'  I  thank  God  I  did."  Another  sister:  "I  am  not 
surprised  to  see  the  spirit's  power  manifest  here,  for  I  ex- 
pected it." 

Saturday  there  were  168  tents  up,  forty  at  the  6 
A.  M.  meeting.  A  brother  says:  "I  used  a  pound  of  to- 
bacco a  week  and  could  not  quit,  till  I  trusted  God  to  save 
me  from  it.  I  was  an  unbeliever  in  sanctification  and 
talked  against  it,  but  I  have  found  it  a  reality  for  I've  en- 
joyed religion  more  since  being  sanctified  than  ever  be- 
fore.^' Another  says:  "Four  years  ago  I  testified  here; 
God  healed  me.  I  became  a  minister  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church  at  Anaheim.  I  wanted  to  work  for  God.  The  ques- 
tion came,  are  you  willing  to  give  up  all,  even  your  be- 
loved church  if  I  call  you  to  do  it?  I  said  'Yes,  all  for 
Thee.'  'If  I  send  you  to  the  worst  place  in  America,  or  to 
the  Congo,  will  you  go?'  'Yes,  anywhere  for  Jesus.'  " 

Bro.  Voss,  greatly  bent  with  age,  sang  an  old-fash- 
ioned song  very  impressively.  He  stood  almost  erect  and 
leaped  and  praised  God  as  the  Spirit  manifested  Himself. 
Sunday  was  a  most  wonderful  day  for  all  around  work,  all 
along  the  line.  At  night  effective  testimonies  and  exhorta- 
tions by  young  people.  John  Cavalaras,  an  Italian  brother, 
told  how,  after  he  was  sanctified,  God  sent  him  to  talk  to 
a  man  who  was  his  enemy  and  who  had  not  spoken  to  him 
for  years  and  now  he  was  saved  and  how  God  had  enabled 
him  to  lead  men  to  Jesus;  some  in  his  barn,  some  in  his 
cellar  and  some  in  his  house.  It  was  most  wonderful  to 
listen  to  his  testimony  in  broken  English.  Then  a  brother 
who  was  acquainted  with  his  life,  witnessed  to  the  truth 
of  what  he  said  and  more,  that  he  had  fed  hundreds  of 
hungry  people  and  a  hundred  people  had  been  led  to  God 
through  his  influence. 

Tuesday,  10  a.  m.,  business  meeting  opened  with 
President  J.  W.  Swing  in  the  chair;  general  line  of  busi- 
ness took  up  all  the  day.  At  night  another  blessed  ses- 
sion. Bro.  Shore  giving  an  earnest  exhortation.  Six 
saved. 

Wednesday.  Reports  from  twenty-three  churches. 
At  night  the  meeting  began  in  the  power  of  the  Spirit.  A 
sister  said  she  believed  the  heart  of  every  saint  present 
was  vibrating  with  the  possibilities  of  faith  and  the  power 
God  had  given  us.  A  man  said  he  went  out  intending  to 
leave  the  ground,  but  got  down  before  God,  asked  Him  to 
forgive  him  and  now  had  peace  in  his  heart.     A  brother 


HOUNESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  181 

spoke  of  the  trial  it  was  for  him  to  leave  the  old  Church 
home  and  friends  where  he  had  been  so  long,  but  God  had 
given  him  a  hundred  friends  where  he  had  one. 

Thursday,  general  business  and  Sisters  Foster  and 
Penny  reported  good  work  at  the  Soldiers'  Home.  Certi- 
ficates of  Recognition  as  called  to  the  ministry  were 
granted  W.  M.  Kelly,  Sister  Georgie  W.  Letchworth,  G.  A. 
Goings  and  Anna  Snook. 

"Resolved:  That  it  is  the  sense  of  this  Association 
that  the  owning  of  large  tents  by  members  of  this  Asso- 
ciation for  the  purpose  of  holding  meetings  on  their  own 
account,  is  liable  to  result  in  injury  to  our  work.  We  be- 
lieve that  all  such  tents  should  be  the  property  of  the  Asso- 
ciation and  in  charge  of  persons  designated  by  the  Asso- 
ciation and  the  meetings  conducted  under  the  auspices  of 
the  Association. 

Officers  elected:  President:  J.  W.  Swing;  Vice-Presi- 
dent: J.  F.  Washburn;  Treasurer,  James  O.  Butler;  Re- 
cording Secretary,  Georgie  W.  Letchworth;  Directors,  J.  E. 
Langen,  J.  0.  Butler,  S.  D.  White,  three  years;  R.  Couch, 
E.  C.  Greening,  W.  M.  Kelly,  two  years;  George  W.  Foster, 
A.  M.  Neece,  L.  A.  Clark,  one  year. 

As  the  shady  ground  was  nearly  all  occupied  by  tents 
this  year,  an  offering  of  $26.00  was  given  to  put  out  an 
acre  of  gum  trees.  As  the  large  tent  in  which  the  meet- 
ings were  held  was  getting  worn  out,  and  too  small,  it  was 
decided  to  purchase  a  new  one  that  would  cost  $200.  It  is 
to  be  remembered  that  we  never  go  in  debt  and  all  the 
needy  ones  are  looked  after  from  time  to  time  and  all  the 
expenses  of  the  general  meetings  are  provided  for  without 
assessments.  It  is  often  marvelous  the  amount  of  money 
raised  by  people  of  little  means. 

Meeting  closed  August  26th.  One  hundred  and  twen- 
ty-five testimonies  that  night. 

Bro.  A.  M.  Neece  writes  from  Cerritos  Holiness 
Church:  "The  first  Sunday  after  the  Downey  meeting, 
saints  of  Cerritos  Church  had  a  Pentecostal  time;  praising 
the  Lord  in  song,  testimony  and  shouting  began  at  ten 
and  closed  at  1:30.  Also  Sunday  and  Thursday  nights. 
Bro.  Smiley  stirring  them  up  to  have  a  house '  to  house 
meeting.  Next  Sunday  starts  out  with  tide  running  high 
and  sailing  out  in  deep  water.  Nine  preachers  present, 
two  souls  were  converted  and  two  joined  the  church.  Af- 
ter that,  one  was  sanctified  and  at  2  P.  M.  went  to  the  river 
to  attend  to  the  ordinance  of  baptism.  The  next  Sunday 
six  preachers  were  present.    A  brother  said  he  was  with 


1^2  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

us  but  he  wanted  to  stay  with  the  old  ship  to  see  if  he  could 
reform,  or  do  some  good  among  the  blind  and  deluded  peo- 
ple." 

S.  D.  White  writes  from  the  Etiwanda  meeting:  "God  is 
still  helping  souls  to  get  saved.  Bro.  Swing  has  been  with 
us  and  his  efforts  owned  of  God.  There  have  been  seventy- 
four  professions  and  a  church  set  in  order." 

F.  E.  Hill  says:  "Praise  God  for  victory  at  Murrietta. 
One  night  we  had  a  row  of  seekers  clear  across  the  end  of 
the  tent.  There  were  twenty-one  professions  in  eight 
days.    The  whole  town  is  being  stirred." 

Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn,  wife,  Ernest  and  Bliss,  left  their 
home  in  Glendora  in  September  for  a  trip,  visiting  the 
saints  along  the  way  and  holding  meetings  at  several 
places.  Reaching  San  Diego  the  21st,  and  having  meeting 
there  every  night  and  three  on  Sunday,  till  October  5th. 
The  church  here  has  braved  through  some  most  severe 
tests,  men  having  risen  up  among  themselves  desiring  to 
take  away  followers  after  themselves,  also  the  wolf  has 
gotten  into  the  fold,  not  sparing  the  flock:  Acts.  20:26,  but 
thank  God  the  real  feeders  of  the  flock  have  stood  firm  and 
the  main  flock  stood  together.  Friday  we  left  for  Ocean- 
side,  staying  with  Dr.  Amick  and  family,  and  holding  three 
services  on  Sunday  and  visiting  several  families.  Our 
hearts  thrilled  with  joy  as  we  drove  to  the  neatly  finished 
and  furnished  chapel,  with  a  cypress  hedge  around  the  lot 
and  street  lamp  at  the  gate.  It  reminded  us  how  seven 
years  ago  when  in  charge  of  a  tent  there  we  watched  with 
so  much  interest  the  laying  of  the  bricks  by  day  and  the 
progress  of  the  meetings  at  night. 

Monday  night  found  us  at  Capistrano;  Tuesday  at 
Santa  Ana,  found  Sister  Hix  suffering  with  a  terrible  head- 
ache. God  blessed  us  all  together  and  helped  her  in  body. 
Sister  Greenwald  was  sick  also;  after  prayers  we  left  her 
cheerful  and  hopeful.  Found  three  of  Bro.  Morgan's  boys 
sick;  did  our  best  to  help  all  round.  Bro.  and  Sister 
Snow  were  busy  as  usual  at  Santa  Ana  and  God  was 
blessing  their  efforts  and  rewarding  for  the  sacrifice.  We 
were  glad  to  again  be  home,  after  a  pleasant,  profitable 
trip  with  team,  over  400  miles  of  mountain,  valley  and 
plain,  miles  of  it  being  by  the  grand  old  Pacific  ocean.  We 
were  gone  twenty-seven  days;  held  twenty-nine  meetings, 
witnessed  the  power  of  Jesus  in  converting,  sanctifying, 
healing  and  keeping.  At  San  Diego  the  meetings  would 
have  been  more  largely  attended,  but  for  the  great  excite- 
ment in  the  city  over  the  great  celebration  in  commemo- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894  183 

ration  of  the  discovery  of  San  Diego  bay  by  Cabrillo,  the 
Spanish  explorer. 

Bro.  Asa.  Adams  writes  from  Etiwanda:  "We  are  on 
the  Rock  and  have  a  rock  foundation  for  the  new  chapel 
here.  The  lumber  is  all  paid  for  and  we  are  to  help  put  it 
together;  others  have  held  fairs  and  festivals  for  a  church 
lot  and  it  is  not  paid  for  yet,  so  you  see  God's  way  is  best. 
We  had  our  faith  tested  in  Ana  Bell's  case;  she  was  quite 
sick,  but  the  Lord  has  raised  her  up.  There  have  been 
a  number  healed.  All  army  camps  have  a  regular  physi- 
cian and  so  have  we — it  is  Jesus.  My  family  have  gone 
through  a  great  testing  in  the  last  three  months;  Madie 
Alford,  our  niece,  was  taken  sick,  was  not  saved,  but  as  she 
grew  worse  realized  her  condition,  gave  her  heart  to  God 
and  was  saved,  then  God  took  her  to  Himself.  On  Aug. 
27th  our  only  boy,  Asa,  was  thrown  from  a  wagon  and  in- 
stantly killed  and  went  home  to  glory.  He  was  17  years 
old,  our  hope  and  comfort,  and  it  has  left  us  feeling  deso- 
late, but  for  the  Lord's  help  we  would  not  have  known  how 
to  bear  the  great  sorrow.  Then  Ana  Belle  and  Cora  May 
had  typhoid  fever  and  for  four  weeks  were  very  sick,  but 
through  it  all  God  helped  us." 

Sister  Georgie  Letchworth,  from  Lexington,  Mo.,  says: 
"I  held  services  in  the  jail  Sunday  morning.  The  Master 
gave  me  a  soul  converted  there.  There  was  no  singing,  I 
was  alone.  Had  two  meetings  up-stairs  and  down  stairs, 
among  white  and  black." 

From  Charles  and  Isabella  Wilkinson,  Etiwanda,  Nov. 
7th.  "We  must  tell  you  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  us  in 
this  place.  We  had  been  prajdng  for  a  revival,  a  real  out- 
pouring of  the  Spirit  among  us.  Praying  that  the  Lord 
of  the  harvest  would  send  laborers  here  and  arouse  us  to  a 
sense  of  our  danger.  The  Lord  heard  our  prayers  and 
sent  us  a  blessing  we  little  dreamed  of,  and  we  are  over- 
whelmed with  His  goodness.  A  goodly  number  being  jus- 
tified and  sanctified;  formed  a  Holiness  Church,  the  first 
church  building,  although  Etiwanda  is  thirteen  years  old. 
We  had  always  worshipped  in  the  school  house.  A  broth- 
er gave  the  lot  and  the  building  is  paid  for.  Oct.  27th  we 
worshipped  in  it;  Bro.  Swing  was  with  us  and  we  enjoyed 
a  delightful  time  of  praise  and  prayer  and  twenty-five  tes- 
tified to  what  the  Lord  had  done  for  them.  We  owe  very 
much,  under  God's  hand  and  guidance,  to  Bros.  White  and 
Adams  and  the  rest  of  the  faithful  servants  of  God.  We 
pray  the  Lord  to  reward  them." 


184  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1894 

Frances  Wilkinson  adds:  "I  can  say  today  I  have 
chosen  the  narrow  way.  The  Holiness  people  came  here 
seven  weeks  ago  and  have  done  a  good  work.  All  our  fam- 
ily have  come  to  Christ,  or  He  has  come  to  them.  I  have 
been  sanctified  seven  weeks  and  it  has  been  the  happiest 
time  of  my  life. 

'It  pays  to  serve  Jesus,  I  speak  from  my  heart, 
'He'll  ever  be  with  us  if  we  do  our  part.' 
"The  people  here  said  it  was  excitement  and  as  soon 
as  the  tent  went  away  we  would  go  back,  but  I  like  this  kind 
of  excitement  and  feel  like  going  on." 


EXPERIENCE  OF  OUR  PRISON  EVANGELIST 
ALFRED  WRAIGHT 

"Soon  after  I  was  converted  and  sanctified  in  Willis 
Kelly's  mission,  Jan.  14th,  1894,  Los  Angeles,  I  was  led 
to  Jamestown  Mining  camp,  where  God  gave  me  some 
souls  and  one  on  the  way  to  Prescott,  Ariz.  Traveled 
many  miles  on  foot  and  drove  donkeys  with  mining  outfit. 
At  Phoenix  fourteen  men  saved  in  the  prison,  eleven  wom- 
en from  the  slums  district  and  some  saved  at  the  Rescue 
Home  and  a  number  healed.  After  the  Holiness  Church 
recognized  me  as  a  Prison  Evangelist,  I  was  led  to  Kansas, 
where  God  wonderfully  blessed  my  efforts.  While  in  Lin- 
coln Penitentiary  nine  were  saved  and  five  in  the  Lee  Res- 
cue Home.  Some  of  these  united  with  the  Free  M.  E. 
Church  and  some  went  in  rescue  work,  some  now  have 
good  situations.  Then  I  went  to  Nebraska  and  some  saved 
at  different  places;  ten  in  one  day,  and  some  testified. 
Then  God  saw  I  needed  a  horse,  harness  and  buggy  and 
gave  it  to  me,  without  my  saying  a  word  to  anyone.  Drove 
to  South  Dakota  and  Black  Hills,  witnessed  the  salvation 
of  the  people  as  I  traveled,  sometimes  camping  by  the  way, 
preaching  to  the  cowboys  that  threatened  to  hang  me. 
Went  to  the  Powder  River  Valley  and  the  Lord  protected 
me  and  I  was  the  first  man  to  preach  Holiness  among  them. 
There  was  a  Holiness  Church  organized  and  we  went 
through  that  Country  visiting  prisons  and  camps;  helped 
one  to  get  his  pardon  from  the  governor.  He  proving 
faithful  and  now  has  a  good  home.  At  one  place  a  hus- 
band and  wife  and  four  sons  all  saved  and  working  for  the 
Lord.  At  Spokane,  numbers  saved  along  this  line  of  work, 
also  at  Walla  Walla,  Portland,  Tacoma.  Many  saved  in 
the  County  Hospital.  At  one  place  while  preaching  a  man 
was  convicted;  gambled  away  all  his  money,  was  deter- 
mined to  kill  the  man  who  had  his  money.     Came  back  to 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  185 

the  meeting,  dropped  on  his  knees,  was  saved.     A  fine  rail- 
road business  man;  is  now  working  to  save  souls. 

"At  Salt  Lake  many  found  Christ;  among  them  the 
Chaplain  and  wife  and  some  soldiers,  and  some  at  Grand 
Junction,  Colo.,  and  Denver,  Cheyenne  and  to  many  places 
that  would  take  too  much  space  to  mention.  I  give  God  all 
the  glory  and  realize  it  is  only  in  and  through  Him  this 
work  has  been  accomplished.  Many  times  I  have  gone  to 
the  station  trusting  God  for  railroad  fare  and  He  never 
disappointed  me,  but  we  just  have  clean  hands  and  a  pure 
heart,  then  we  can  trust  God  to  help  us." 


1895 

Take  Notice!  Bro.  J.  W.  Swing  says  at  the  com- 
mencement of  this  year,  there  is  a  sound  of  an  abundance 
of  rain.  Make  haste,  get  ready  for  it.  We  now  have  a 
good  prospect  of  beginning  the  work  in  Los  Angeles  on  a 
solid  basis,  with  a  show  of  permanency.  Bro.  White  has 
his  tent  on  our  own  lot  on  Banning  street.  Bro.  Kelly  has 
for  the  present,  given  up  the  mission  work  to  help  Bro. 
White  in  the  meeting  and  help  in  the  building  of  a  chapel 
of  which  you  will  hear  more  later. 

A.  L.  and  Alice  J.  Whiting  write  from  Perris,  Cal. :  "We 
are  still  alive  and  at  work  spiritually,  although  Satan  is 
after  us.  God  gives  us  the  victory.  We  have  moved  from 
the  hall,  where  we  held  meetings,  into  the  German  M.  E. 
Church  building,  which  we  have  all  the  time  except  Sun- 
day mornings.  We  have  meeting  Sunday  P.  M.  instead  of 
A.  M.,  other  meetings  continue  as  before.  The  house  is 
comfortable  and  the  rent  cheap.  The  saints  are  keeping 
true,  though  under  trial.  We  expect  to  have  a  watch 
night  meeting  tonight.  Some  of  us  were  at  the  Winchest- 
er Christmas  meeting.  There  were  a  number  from  Paloma 
and  some  from  San  Jacinto.  One  soul  claimed  to  find  the 
Lord." 

Bro.  W.  M.  Steinmeier's  advice  as  to  location:  "If  you 
are  living  in  Grumbling  Alley  and  you  have  heavy  fogs  and 
cloudy  days  and  your  health  is  breaking  down,  and  times 
are  hard  because  everybody  has  to  look  out  for  himself, 


1«6  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  189B 

because  the  government  is  rotten,  a  result  of  bad  whiskey, 
and  you  desire  to  better  your  condition,  I  would  advise 
you  to  sell  out  and  come  and  locate  on  Thanksgiving  Ave- 
nue, where  you  can  buy  things  without  money  and  without 
price.  I  speak  from  experience  for  I  have  lived  in  this 
land  of  full  salvation  several  years.  Jesus  pays  it  all, 
and  gives  promises  equal  to  six  mortgages  on  His  throne. 
He  knows  every  one  of  us  by  name  and  says,  'Ask  and  ye 
shall  receive,'  and  again,  'Ask  that  your  joy  may  be  full,' 
and  sometimes  we  have  songs  in  the  night  and  fine  health 
resort.     I  praise  God  I  am  permitted  to  dwell  in  this  land." 

A  real  experience  from  O.  S.  Hecox,  Oceanside:  "My 
Christian  experience  has  been  only  sixteen  months,  but  in 
reality  it  has  been  the  only  happy  time  of  my  life.  My  first 
communion  with  the  Lord  was  in  1879,  when  I  was  twenty 
years  old;  while  alone  in  the  woods  I  become  convicted  of 
wickedness  by  taking  the  Lord's  name  in  vain.  Kneeling 
there  alone  with  God  I  promised  Him  I  would  quit  swear- 
ing. He  did  help  me  for  with  all  my  wickedness  in  after 
life,  I  never  wanted  to  take  the  Lord's  name  in  vain.  When 
I  was  twenty-one  I  tried  to  find  Jesus,  but  did  not  know 
how.  I  was  looking  for,  and  expecting,  feeling  without  an 
effort  on  my  part.  I  went  to  church ;  the  pastor  asked  me 
to  join  the  church.  I  told  him  I  did  not  feel  worthy ;  I  did 
not  feel  my  sins  forgiven.  He  said  it  is  not  Christians  we 
want  it  is  the  members.  That  set  me  against  the  church. 
I  concluded  a  person  could  be  as  good  a  Christian  outside 
of  the  church,  as  inside,  and  did  not  attend  church  until 
we  had  another  pastor,  then  I  thought  baptism  by  immer- 
sion was  what  I  needed,  and  was  baptized,  and  considered 
my  sins  were  washed  away,  that  way.  Soon  temptations 
came  in  my  way,  I  went  from  little  sins  to  big  ones.  From 
the  effects  of  my  sins  I  was  on  the  brink  of  suicide,  but 
after  twelve  years  of  downward  course  the  devil  went  a 
step  too  far;  my  eyes  were  opened,  I  really  saw  my  desti- 
nation. During  all  this  time,  I  seldom  went  to  sleep  with- 
out going  through  the  form  of  prayer.  For  two  years  I 
lived  on  a  lot  adjoining  the  HoHness  Tabernacle  at  this 
place,  but  took  so  little  interest  in  the  Lord's  work  that  I 
did  not  know  what  denomination  met  there.  A  friend  of 
mine  in  sin,  had  been  saved  there,  and  so  much  was  said 
about  it,  that  my  curiosity  was  aroused,  and  I  wanted  to 
hear  his  testimony.  I  tried  to  hear  from  the  outside 
through  the  windows,  but  could  not.  I  was  ashamed  to 
attend  the  meetings,  but  at  last  through  the  influence  of  a 
friend  I  did.  The  testimonies  of  the  sanctified  showed  the 
experience   I  wanted.     The   Lord    showed   me   what,   and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  187 

where  I  was.  I  made  up  my  mind  I  wanted  salvation  and 
by  the  help  of  God,  I  would  get  it.  Seekers  were  called. 
After  a  hard  struggle  with  myself,  and  the  devil,  I  went 
forward  and  asked  God  in  Jesus'  name  to  have  mercy  on 
me  a  sinner,  and  to  forgive  my  sins.  I  knew  without  a 
doubt  He  did,  for  I  received  the  witness  of  the  Spirit,  as 
soon  as  my  faith  would  let  the  Spirit  in.  Five  days  after 
I  presented  my  body  a  living  sacrifice  to  God  and  believed 
by  so  doing  the  Altar,  Jesus  Christ,  being  greater  than  my 
gift,  sanctified  me  by  faith  in  Jesus.  My  happy  life  com- 
menced when  my  sins  were  forgiven,  and  my  peaceful  con- 
tented life  began  when  God  through  Christ,  sanctified  my 
soul.  My  great  desire  is  for  others  to  get  the  same  bless- 
ed experience  I  have.  I  am  glad  it  was  in  a  Holiness 
meeting  I  received  this  experience,  and  that  I  accepted 
their  teaching  of  true  Bible  Holiness,  and  pentecost  order 
of  worship,  where  anyone  always  had  the  happy  privilege 
of  testifying  for  Jesus." 

Bro.  G.  H.  Brodie,  of  Oceanside,  speaks  of  the  little 
church  being  all  alive  for  God.  "The  Lord  is  wonderfully 
blessing  our  souls  with  His  presence.  We  are  not  without 
trials  and  temptations,  but  God  does  make  a  way  to  es- 
cape. One  precious  soul  endowed  with  talent  has  lately 
been  sanctified,  and  we  believe  God  will  use  her  to  His 
glory.  I  have  no  time  to  parley  with  Satan,  for  I  have 
found  it  pays  to  serve  Jesus  in  this  world  and  will  through 
all  eternity." 

Bro.  S.  D.  White,  625  Banning  street,  Los  Angeles, 
January  26th,  writes:  "We  are  sowing  the  seed  the  best 
we  know  how;  our  business  meeting  was  a  success,  har- 
mony prevailed  and  all  seemed  enthusiastic  to  push  for- 
ward the  work.  A  building  committee  was  appointed  to 
proceed  to  build  the  chapel.  Bro.  Lamoine  stated  the  ma- 
terial to  build  a  chapel  20x40  with  14  ft.  ceiling  will  cost 
$325.00.  It  encourages  us  by  having  the  saints  come  from 
different  points  to  meet  with  us.  Sister  Nellie 
Adams  came  to  stay  with  us  over  Sunday.  Bro.  Adams 
shouted  with  us  one  night  this  week." 

Bro.  S.  D.  White,  writing  February  25th:  "We  are 
moving  forward.  Souls  are  coming  to  God  for  pardon  and 
purity.  The  widows,  poor  men,  and  working  girls,  have 
sent  in  their  mites.  We  have  not  had  to  stop  work  for 
want  of  material;  the  money  has  come  just  as  we  needed 
it." 

Ero.  J.  F.  Washburn,  wife  and  Bonnie  Bliss,  report 


188  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

from  Long  Beach,  January  29th :  "Left  our  home  at  Glen- 
dora  last  Thursday,  having  dinner  with  Sister  Coffman,  ar- 
riving at  the  home  of  Brother  and  Sister  Bangle,  at  5  P.  M., 
after  a  mud  and  water  experience.  Friday  we  traveled 
through  plenty  of  wet  dirt,  from  one  to  twelve  inches  deep, 
reaching  Sister  Shrode's  at  noon  and  stayed  with  Bro.  and 
Sister  Fred  Smiley  all  night,  where  we  enjoyed  a  blessed 
reminder  of  old-time  friends  and  good  days,  in  the  earlier 
days  of  this  blessed  work  in  pioneering.  Next  day  found  us 
snugly  settled  in  one  of  Bro.  Brady's  (of  Pasadena),  little 
cottages  by  the  sea,  which  they  freely  offered  us,  all  fur- 
nished for  housekeeping;  a  home,  thank  God,  where  we 
could  gather  our  own  clams,  make  our  own  clam  soup,  cook 
our  own  freshly  caught  fish,  and  really  rest,  while  we  were 
holding  a  series  of  Holiness  meetings,  in  the  Congregational 
Church  building,  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Smily  helping  us.  At 
first  a  few  ventured,  very  cautiously  out  on  God's  promises 
as  though  it  was  taking  a  great  risk,  and  have  received  all 
they  believed  for.  One  peculiar  genuine  case  of  deep  con- 
viction, and  joyous  deliverance,  was  given  us  last  night, 
which  quite  prostrated  her  physical  powers.  We  had  a 
gracious  communion  service  with  the  Cerritos  Church  on 
Sunday;  conviction  on  the  unsaved — about  fifty  partook, 
among  them  nine  or  ten  children.  It  means  families  and 
homes  for  Christ. 

During  service  a  message  came  asking  prayer  for  Bro. 
Buster,  who  was  sick  and  in  great  agony.  Prayer  in  the 
Spirit  was  offered  and  Bro.  Smiley  went  with  us  to  visit  him. 
God  heard  the  prayer,  stopped  the  pain  and  he  sweetly  slept. 

We  felt  we  were  offering  some  their  last  chance.  We 
have  made  some  new  acquaintances  who  were  far  from 
God,  when  we  came  here,  but  now  are  rejoicing  in  the  hope 
of  eternal  life.  Our  needs  have  been  plentifully  supplied, 
mostly  by  Cerritos  Church.  We  have  been  from  home  five 
weeks,  and  God  has  graciously  kept  us  and  ours,  according 
to  our  prayers  and  faith.  The  work  has  been  somewhat 
hindered  on  account  of  the  work  some  of  the  brethren  had 
to  attend  to  at  this  season  of  the  year.  Five  of  the  number 
saved  were  children,  the  class  to  which  we  look  for  the  fu- 
ture perpetuation  of  Holiness.  We  should  realize  the  value 
of  early  training  them  in  active  Christian  thought  and 
work.  Some  hold  the  oft  proved  fatal  notion,  that  by  close 
severe  and  harsh  discipline  or  force  law,  our  children  can  be 
restrained  from  other  associations,  and  attached  to  Holi- 
ness, when  the  very  same  method  used  is  contrary  to  every- 
thing in  the  nature  of  Holiness,  and  this  same  great  error, 
gets  a  place  also  among  us  in  our  attempts  to  build  up,  and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  189 

preserve,  Holiness  on  the  high  and  pure  basis  that  God  has 
given  us.  What  will  fail  in  the  domestic  circle,  will  prove 
fatal,  in  the  more  extended  family.  Children  cannot  be 
forced,  pounded  or  restricted,  by  law  into  loving  God  or 
Holiness,  or  Holiness  gatherings.  Oppression  in  govern- 
ment, whether  in  state,  in  religion,  or  home,  only  exists  un- 
til there  is  power  to  throw  it  off.  But,  the  government  that 
endures,  and  binds,  is  that  which  by  mutual  agreement,  we 
need  stated  rules  in  harmony  with  our  faith  and  practice, 
and  a  thorough  and  honest  observance  of  them." 

Bro.  George  Goings  writes  from  St.  Clairville,  Ohio, 
February  18th:  "Jesus  is  very  precious,  saving  me  from 
sin  and  sickness.  He  is  my  sanctifier  and  satisfier.  I  have 
been  kept  from  danger  and  discouragement.  I  have  attend- 
ed two  series  of  meetings,  one  by  the  A.  M.  E.,  the  other  by 
the  Friends.  In  the  latter  some  sought  sanctification ;  in 
the  former,  they  knew  nothing  of  such  an  experience.  Di- 
vine healing  is  seldom  mentioned  in  this  country.  I  have 
met  some  who  believe  in  it,  and  have  been  healed.  I  am  of 
the  opinion  that  neglect  to  testify  to  the  healing,  is  weak- 
ening to  the  experience  and  spread  of  the  knowledge  of  di- 
vine healing.  In  this  town  not  a  person  has  been  known — 
so  far  as  I  can  learn — to  get  sanctification,  and  publicly  pro- 
fess, and  teach  it,  for  forty  years  and  this,  a  town  of  many 
churches.  Of  course,  the  jail  has  been  enlarged,  the  police 
force  increased  and  the  court  docket  is  full  of  criminal  trials. 
Why  is  this?  God  says,  blind  guides  who  have  lost  the 
way.     Let  us  all  stay  at  our  post  until  the  close  of  day." 

Bro.  Frank  L.  Hall  tells  us  about  the  Church  at  Whit- 
tier  being  organized  with  twenty-four  charter  members,  af- 
ter a  good  tent  meeting  being  held  by  Bros.  Washburn  and 
Morgan.  A  building  for  worship  was  built.  "Since  then 
we  have  passed  through  many  trying  scenes,  especially  se- 
vere and  peculiar  with  the  usual  opposition  from  without, 
and  some  mistakes  within.  Though  poor  in  worldly  goods, 
we  may  be  compared  to  the  Church  at  Simyrna,  Rev.  2:9, 
rich  in  faith  and  love.  After  the  Downey  meeting  the 
Downey  church  called  Bro.  George  Goings  and  Sister 
Mary  Foster  to  minister  to  us  alternate  Sundays. 
Many  seasons  of  deep  spiritual  power  have  been  enjoyed, 
manifestations  in  shouts,  weeping  and  otherwise;  the  pow- 
er of  God  was  present  to  heal  and  some  marked  cases  have 
glorified  God,  and  doubtless  many  have  felt  the  Spirit's 
pleadings  that  have  not  publicly  yielded  to  God.  There  is 
a  charm,  a  novelty  about  our  meetings  which  never  grows 
stale;  no  two  meetings  alike,  no  telling  what  is  to  come 


190  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

next,  as  each  speaks,  as  the  Spirit  gives  utterance  and  to 
edification;  sometimes  a  little  child  leading.  We  know  no 
one  'after  the  flesh'  or  on  account  of  superior  learning,  or 
other  advantages,  though  esteeming  highly  those  who  are 
over  us,  in  the  Lord,  on  account  of  their  labor  of  love.  There 
has  been  a  marked  growth  in  each  one  in  the  church.  Some 
have  withdrawn  for  various  reasons,  yet  there  is  enough 
left  for  seasoning,  and  we  expect  the  Lord  to  add  to  the 
number  who  are  on  His  basis,  the  Holy  Church." 

Bro.  S.  R.  Koch  gives  an  account  of  a  remarkable  work 
done  among  the  Indians  in  Rulo,  Neb.,  where  he,  with  two 
others,  were  led  to  go  to  hold  meetings  on  the  Indian  reserve 
It  seemed  the  hearts  of  the  people  were  prepared  to  receive 
the  word.  At  the  first  meeting  two  Indians  and  two  white 
men  came  forward;  three  were  converted.  The  other  one 
was  held  back  by  his  tobacco.  He  finally  threw  it  away,  then 
was  justified;  afterward  sanctified.  One  woman  was  an 
interpreter  for  her  people.  She  cannot  read,  but  God  takes 
the  weak  things  of  the  world,  to  confound  the  things  that 
are  mighty.  There  were  seventeen  Indians  converted  and 
prayed  and  testified  in  their  language,  and  the  Sister  interp- 
reted for  them.  Many  were  healed  of  partial  blindness, 
infants  and  grown  people.  Some  of  lameness,  and  an  old 
man  that  was  paralized  for  six  years,  was  wonderfully 
helped.  While  the  Indian  sister  was  talking  to  him,  he 
broke  down  and  wept  like  a  child,  and  they  all  fell  down  on 
their  knees,  and  cried  to  God  for  the  red  man  of  the  forest. 
God  heard  and  answered  and  the  old  man  walked  off  with- 
out his  cane,  and  said  he  would  take  Jesus  as  his  healer. 
They  are  a  people  of  strong  faith.  They  have  been  very  su- 
perstitious, and  were  afraid  of  us  when  we  first  went  there ; 
one  was  bed-fast,  had  been  a  cripple  for  three  years.  She 
said  she  was  afraid  of  us,  when  we  first  came,  but  when  we 
began  to  pray  she  was  helped,  and  got  up  and  came  to  the 
meetings,  was  converted  and  healed.  All  glory  to  God. 
Jesus  is  just  the  same  today.  One  infant  about  eight 
months  old  could  never  look  at  the  light ;  was  anointed  and 
healed,  so  it  could  look  right  out  of  the  window,  and  its  eyes 
sparkled.  Its  mother  got  saved.  Hallelujah  to  our  God! 
He  is  mighty  to  save  and  strong  to  deliver;  the  good  work 
goes  on,  they  have  organized  a  band  and  hold  regular 
meetings." 

Bro.  S.  D.  White  reports  April  3rd:  "The  series  of 
meetings  closed,  with  God  specially  manifesting  His  pres- 
ence in  the  three  meetings,  held  in  the  new  chapel,  the  last 
Sunday  before  the  Riverside  Spring  meeting." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  191 

Those  not  being  familiar  with  the  work  of  organizing, 
and  settling  the  Holiness  Church  work,  it  might  seem 
strange  that  we  as  a  people,  were  so  long  in  getting  a  Holi- 
ness Church  building  in  Los  Angeles  proper,  where  the 
movement  first  started.  But,  if  you  call  to  mind  in  the  read- 
ing of  the  early  part  of  this  History,  you  will  remember  the 
date  when  the  East  Los  Angeles  Church  was  organized. 
Also  that  there  was  built  a  tabernacle  on  Fourth  street  and 
from  time  to  time  Missions,  in  different  places  in  the  city 
were  carried  on  with  marvelous  success.  Various  things 
came  up  again  and  again,  to  hinder  us  from  reaching  the  de- 
sired place,  where  we  felt  we  could  successfully  plan,  and 
carry  on  the  work  assigned  us  by  God;  but  this  church 
house  and  parsonage  and  the  records  being  straightened 
out  and  cleaned  up,  and  having  all  things  moving  on  har- 
moniously, we  were  encouraged  to  now  push  the  work,  as 
had  not  been  able  to  do  before.  We  were  fully  organized 
in  Bible  school  work  with  superintendent  and  all  neces- 
sary officers,  teachers  and  lessons  printed  regularly,  in  the 
Pentecost.  Bible  school  at  10  A.  M.  on  Lord's  day,  the 
other  service  at  11  following,  and  7:30  P.  M.,  with  frequent 
afternoon  services  and  regular  week  night  meeting  with 
cottage  meetings  both  afternoon  and  night,  as  the  interest 
in  different  locations  seemed  to  demand  it.  We  felt  we 
were  becoming  more  and  more  settled  in  the  Pentecost 
order  of  things  and  our  mission  was  to  love  one  another, 
even  the  women  had  the  privilege  of  preaching,  holding 
office,  acting  in  capacity  of  Pastor  if  so  led  of  God,  and 
we  realize  in  a  measure,  the  magnitude  of  this  work,  as  it 
has  already  reached  north,  east,  south  and  west  and  we  dare 
say  that  through  the  Pentecost  and  the  churches  organized 
in  every  direction,  that  the  influence  for  good  is  felt  across 
the  waters,  and  even  unto  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth. 
We  take  it  for  granted  that  all  people  of  any  order,  or  or- 
ganization agree,  that  no  sin  will  ever  be  in  Heaven;  at 
sometime  it  must  be  canceled  in  some  way,  and  it  occurs 
to  our  mind,  the  first  epoch  of  this  work  was  to  get  people 
saved  from  their  actual  transgressions,  sins  committed,  and 
afterward  cleansed  from  the  sin  principle,  or  carnal  mind. 

The  second  epoch  was  to  organize  to  be  able  to  do  more 
efficient  work  and  Bands  seemed  the  practical  order  to  carry 
out.  The  third  epoch  being  that  of  Independent  Holiness 
Churches,  as  Band  was  not  a  scriptural  term,  and  church 
is,  and  with  the  Bible  proof  of  sanctification  as  the  basis, 
as  we  have  shown  from  time  to  time,  we  can  see  how  the 
independent  Holiness  Church  work  advanced,  in  every  di- 
rection, until  there  was  no  doubt  as  to  the  question  of  the 


192  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

approval  of  God,  although  organization  under  a  variety  of 
rules  and  regulations.  The  fourth  epoch  is  for  each  church 
to  settle  under  the  same  rules,  and  order  of  worship,  that 
they  might  be  able  to  control  and  regulate  all  business  as 
well  as  spiritual  affairs,  in  complete  harmony.  As  we  recog- 
nize the  importance  of  having  Pastors  of  the  same  mind, 
and  while  all  these  changes  brings  its  trials,  they  have 
served  to  settle  more  firmly  on  the  basis,  and  bind  us  more 
closely  together.  We  have  often  thought  every  pressure 
has  been  brought  to  bear,  that  could  be,  by  the  enemies  of 
the  work,  but  some  how  it  makes  us  feel  to  be  all  the  more 
decided  to  keep  pushing  on  every  line,  God  has  pointed 
out  to  us  the  way  He  would  have  us  move,  in  order  to 
bring  to  pass  the  desired  end  of  the  fulfillment  of  the  plan 
of  salvation. 

The  Semi-annual  Camp-meeting  at  Riverside  com- 
menced April  6th,  with  large  attendance,  great  grace, 
blessed  harmony.  Saints  arrived  filled  with  the  Spirit 
and  ready  for  God  to  use  them.  The  usual  order  of  the 
meetings  were  carried  out.  Songs  were  sung  in  the  Spirit 
and  with  the  understanding  great  earnestness  in  prayer, 
testimonies  interesting.  A  brother  said:  "I  wouldn't  allow 
myself  to  call  this  blessing  sanctification,  but  we  find  we 
must  call  it  what  God  calls  it."  One  brother  spoke  of  how 
he  struggled  against  drink,  tobacco  and  other  habits  that 
bound  him  and  God  set  him  free,  forgave  his  sins  and  sanc- 
tified him.  Another  said:  "Four  years  ago  I  was  here  fre- 
quenting saloons,  and  now  I  can  testify  to  God's  saving 
power.  "This  poor  man  cried  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and 
delivered  him  out  of  all  his  troubles,"  singing  "His  yoke  is 
easy  and  His  burden  is  light."  A  sister  said:  "For  two 
years  I  have  been  standing  on  the  promises  of  God  and  He 
has  never  failed  me  once."  A  young  sister  gave  an  earn- 
est exhortation  to  the  young  people,  telling  them  how  God 
had  enabled  her  to  work  for  Him  the  last  five  months. 
Two  sought  and  found  pardon. 

The  six  A.  M.  meeting  was  very  good;  prayers,  testi- 
monies and  teaching  from  one  another's  practical  experi- 
ence with  God,  was  encouraging,  and  edifying.  Sunday 
morning  Bro.  Swing  preached  on  God's  plan,  from  Eph. 
4:11,  showing  that  God's  plan  is  perfect  and  unchange- 
able. Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  quoted:  "What  manner  of  per- 
sons ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  living  and  godliness."  He 
called  seekers,  two  were  sanctified,  one  justified.  After- 
noon, Bro.  Swing  preached.  A  sister  testified:  "For  four 
weeks  I  have  been  stirred  on  the  church  basis  question. 
For  sixteen  years  I  have  been  a  member  of  the  Baptist 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  193 

church;  my  relatives  and  many  friends  belong  there  and 
they  think  I  am  fanatical.  It  has  been  a  blessed  experi- 
ence since  last  Downey  meeting,  when  I  was  sanctified,  and 
I  want  to  do  all  the  will  of  God."  An  elderly  sister  came 
forward  and  soon  was  sa*xctified,  causing  great  rejoicing. 

At  six  P.  M.  a  large  street  meeting  was  held.  Bro. 
J.  M.  Roberts  preached  in  the  tent.  Monday,  good  meet- 
ings all  day.  Sister  Lizzie  Snow,  speaking  of  the  power 
of  influence  in  the  morning.  Afternoon,  Bro.  J.  M.  Lewis 
spoke  on  the  need  of  searching  the  Scriptures  diligently. 
At  night  a  young  brother  spoke  with  great  earnestness, 
telling  how  much  he  wanted  to  keep  the  victory  and  re- 
flect the  image  of  Christ.  A  brother  sixty-one  years  old 
said  God  had  revived  his  youth  as  well  as  forgiven  an  sanc- 
tified him.  Three  were  saved  and  the  saints  had  a  season 
of  great  rejoicing. 

Business  meeting  convened  Tuesday  at  ten  A.  M.,  Bro. 
J.  W.  Swing  in  the  chair.  He  read  Acts.  8:3,  commenting 
on  the  same.  Sister  Georgie  Letchworth,  not  having  re- 
turned from  the  East,  Bro.  C.  H.  Kaatz  was  chosen  Recorder. 
The  roll  was  called;  some  withdrew.  At  night  sev- 
eral spoke  of  feeling  the  call  to  God's  work  and  after  being 
tested  on  that  line,  were  now  willing  to  go.  A  brother  gave 
a  splendid  exhortation  to  the  saints,  on  trusting  God.  A 
sister  sang,  "Christ  has  set  me  free,"  as  her  experience, 
and  gave  an  impressive  exhortation  to  the  unsaved.  Some 
sought  and  found  the  Lord. 

Wednesday,  reports  received  from  twenty-five  of  the 
Holiness  Churches.  Sixty  joined  the  Association.  Re- 
ports showed  marked  progress  in  many  respects.  Thurs- 
day the  business  session  was  opened  by  singing,  "Jesus  I 
my  cross  have  taken."  After  a  season  of  shouting,  it  be- 
came quiet,  and  Bro.  Swing  mentioned  twenty  new  work- 
ers to  be  encouraged  and  helped  to  find  their  places  in 
God's  work.  Some  of  the  dangers  in  a  new  worker's  course 
are  the  straits  of  Fear,  the  shoals  of  Discouragement,  and 
the  Big  Head  point.  L.  C.  Clark,  J.  M.  Lewis,  Wm.  H.  Pen- 
dleton, A.  Adams  and  Sister  Lizzie  Snow  were  recommend- 
ed as  ministers  of  the  Gospel.  A  free-will  offering  of 
$111.97  was  made  for  the  expenses  of  the  camp-meeting, 
and  $49.75  was  offered  to  help  three  needy  widows.  Re- 
port of  the  Pentecost  encouraging,  but  greater  efforts 
should  be  made  to  increase  its  circulation.  Dr.  R.  Cauch 
was  elected  Railroad  Secretary. 

At  night  aged  Bro.  Voss  sang  and  testified  in  the  Spirit. 
Sister  Whiting  read  Rom.  14th,  and  made  some  remarks. 
Bro.  Jessie  spoke.     There  was  much  burden  for    the    un- 

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saved,  and  continued  prayers  were  offered;  two  becoming 
over-powered  and  unable  to  move  for  a  time.  Many  con- 
victed, some  saved. 

Friday  one  was  sanctified  before  the  business  session. 
The  forenoon  was  spent  in  preparing  for  advances  tinto  new 
fields  and  distant  places.  Several  expecting  to  leave  South- 
ern California  before  the  Downey  meeting,  were  seated  in  a 
row  while  the  saints  laid  hands  on  them,  invoking  God's 
blessing  and  separation  for  the  work  God  had  called  them 
to.  The  divine  presence  was  blessedly  manifested.  The 
scene  was  impressive.  Many  shed  tears,  a  few  shouted, 
and  some  sang,  "God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again,"  and 
"Meet  me  there?"  While  others  were  bidding  the  candi- 
dates God-speed,  giving  them  parting  counsel.  Bro.  Asa 
Adams  and  family.  Sister  Vena  Canfield  and  Bro.  Fred 
Pitts  and  George  Washburn  are  the  party  going  to  Ne- 
vada; O.  L.  and  Lizzie  Snow  and  Hannah  Parsons,  to  Illi- 
nois; G.  V.  D.  Brand,  to  New  York;  Bro.  and  Sister  Snook, 
to  England ;  tent  No.  10  in  the  hands  of  S.  D.  White ;  No.  8 
given  to  Asa  Adams ;  No.  9  to  John  Langen ;  No.  5,  to  Wm. 
H.  Morgan;  No.  7,  kept  for  future  use.  J.  F.  Washburn 
is  to  have  charge  of  the  new  tent,  while  it  remains  at  Riv- 
erside. There  were  over  $140.00  to  help  those  going  in  the 
work.  Bro.  George  Quinan  preached  at  night.  The  sec- 
ond Lord's  Day.  Sister  Whiting  gave  talk  on  how  Christ 
is  crucified  at  the  hands  of  His  friends.  Sister  J.  F.  Wash- 
bum  read  texts  and  spoke  on  the  duties  of  husbands  to 
wives  and  fathers  to  children ;  after  some  confessions  there 
was  a  season  of  prayer  for  more  love  and  consideration  and 
consistency  in  these  relationships.  Bro.  G.  V.  D.  Brand 
read  Matt.  19:5  and  spoke  on  some  practical  points  in  re- 
gard to  the  maritial  relation. 

At  night  Bro.  George  Quinan  preached  on  the  Amale- 
kites.  A  number  were  anointed  for  healing;  good  many 
testimonies  and  the  meeting  ran  quite  late.  It  was  in- 
deed good  to  be  there.  Praise  God  for  the  Riverside 
meeting. 

J.  F.  Washburn.  Word  reaches  us  at  this  time  that 
our  dearly  beloved  brother  and  missionary,  James  A.  Fos- 
ter, died  March  3rd,  at  his  post  in  Khamgaen,  far  away 
India,  full  of  faith,  ready  and  willing  and  with  great  peace 
and  constant  triumph.  He  was  taken  sick  with  fever,  Jan- 
uary 14th,  after  several  weeks,  Bright's  disease  set  in  and 
he  yielded  to  its  fatal  power.  His  beloved  and  much  be- 
reaved wife,  Sadie,  informing  us  that  he  passed  away  with- 
out pain  or  struggle  at  the  last,  gently  falling  asleep.     His 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  195 

last  audible  words  were :  "I  am  walking  in  the  light."  Yes, 
the  light  of  God  pierces  even  darkened  India,  and  as  I  re- 
marked to  his  dear  mother  a  few  weeks  since  when  speak- 
ing of  his  illness,  it  is  just  as  near  to  Heaven  from  India 
as  from  California,  and  if  God  calls  him  from  there,  you 
should  feel  honored  among  women,  to  be  the  mother  of  so 
self-sacrificing  a  boy  as  this.  "Avie"  was  a  favorite  among 
young  men  and  I  loved  him  much  when  in  my  early  com- 
pany of  workers,  he  stood  by  my  side  in  spreading  this  great 
salvation.  I  felt  I  had  lost  a  son.  But,  I  am  confident  when 
our  blessed  Savior  comes,  bringing  those  that  have  fallen 
asleep  in  Him,  that  our  faithful  Avie  will  come  with  Him 
and  we  shall  arise  to  meet  him  in  the  air.  May  the  sooth- 
ing comforting  power  of  the  blessed  Lord  take  hold  upon  the 
heart  and  life  of  his  dear  wife  and  little  babe  and  order 
their  every  step  and  fill  the  great  void  made  by  the  separa- 
tion of  those  whom  God  joined  together  by  His  unchang- 
ing law  of  love. 

J.  F.  Washburn  says  in  giving  the  report  of  the  work 
with  the  tent  left  in  his  care  at  Riverside:  "God  is  with  us 
in  tender  mercy,  loving  kindness  and  wonderous  power, 
convicting  and  converting  sinners,  reclaiming  the  back- 
sliden,  sanctifying  believers,  healing  the  sick,  causing  the 
lame  to  walk  and  blessedly  keeping  all  in  camp.  Cases  es- 
pecially helped  were  those  whose  locks  were  white  with 
age  down  to  Bonnie  Bliss,  four  and  one-half,  who,  after  be- 
ing suddenly  healed  of  pain  in  his  side  from  a  hurt  which 
he  declared  had  broken  a  bone,  next  day  came  with  implicit 
faith  and  great  haste  and  earnestness  for  his  papa  to  pray 
for  a  poor  kitten  with  sore  eyes.  A  definite  case  of  heal- 
ing of  rheumatism,  was  a  Sister  Becker,  of  Riverside,  who, 
with  her  mother,  Sister  Scott,  and  other  relatives,  came 
supporting  herself  upon  a  crutch  and  a  cane,  and  then  had 
to  be  steadied  to  get  along.  She  came  expecting  to  get 
healed.  The  Lord  healed  her  in  two  minutes  after  prayer, 
and  anointing,  so  she  arose  alone  and  shook  hands  with 
nearly  all  in  the  tent,  walking  and  praising  God.  That 
brought  her  husband,  twenty-five  miles.  He  was  convert- 
ed and  sanctified,  praise  the  dear  Lord.  Another  case  was 
that  of  Sister  Reader,  who  also  expressed  her  desire  to  be 
healed  of  the  worse  case  of  chronic  inflammatory  eyes  I 
ever  knew.  The  lashes  all  being  gone  and  the  lids  like  raw 
beef.  Her  healing  was  indeed  a  marvel  to  witness.  She 
stated  several  times  that  for  twenty-five  years  she  had 
never  been  without  medicine  and  doctors  for  her  eyes,  and 
not  since  she  was  eight  years  old  could  she  see  out  of  one 


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eye,  but  very  little,  but  now  she  sees  out  of  it  all  right  and 
both  eyes  were  healed,  and  lashes  grew  out,  and  her  hus- 
band testified  to  the  fact.  Several  have  been  added  to  the 
church.  We  had  the  funeral  in  the  tent  of  a  Mr.  Clapp,  a 
young  man  who  came  in  the  meeting  Wednesday.  Bro.  Alf 
Adams  talked  with  him  concerning  his  spiritual  condition, 
and  he  became  interested.  On  Friday  he  was  taken  sick, 
and  what  could  be  done  for  his  soul  and  body,  was  cheer- 
fully done;  while  earnestly  praying  he  expressed  hope  of 
peace  with  God,  but  soon  his  mind  wandered.  Telegrams 
were  inter-changed  with  his  bereaved  parents,  3,000  miles 
away,  which  helped  to  comfort  them. 

"Bro.  Shaw  received  word  of  the  sudden  illness  of  his 
wife,  and  took  the  first  train  to  San  Diego,  thence  by  train 
forty  miles  to  the  home,  arriving  eight  hours  after  his  wife 
had  departed  to  be  with  Jesus.  She  was  buried  the  next 
day  in  the  little  valley  cemetery,  the  school  mistress  kindly 
officiating  in  reading  the  comforting  words  of  Christ,  in 
John,  14th  chapter,  and  uniting  in  appropriate  songs,  there 
being  no  minister  at  hand.  With  sadness,  Bro.  Shaw  re- 
turned to  camp  reconciled  to  the  will  of  God,  with  a  desire 
to  faithfully  do  what  the  Master  had  for  him  to  do." 

Our  Indian  Brother  W.  A.  Caleb,  writes  from  Ottawa, 
Kansas:  "After  an  absence  of  over  a  month,  I  held  two 
meetings  on  the  Indian  Reserve.  On  the  Island  the  work 
is  advancing.  At  the  last  meeting  a  sister  was  sanctified. 
The  Holiness  people  have  united  for  the  spread  and  promo- 
tion of  Scriptural  Holiness.  Hallelujah.  The  war  cry  is 
'Holiness  unto  the  Lord!'  Victory  through  the  blood  of 
Jesus.     Will  you  be  there  when  the  roll  is  called?" 

Bro.  A.  Snook  writes  from  San  Bernardino,  March  14th. 
"We  left  Pomona  for  Los  Angeles,  put  in  one  night  in  the 
tent  on  Banning  street,  then  on  to  San  Diego  and  found 
plenty  to  do  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Auntie  Roberts, 
who  has  been  working  among  the  Chinese  boys  left  on  the 
steamer  Santa  Rosa.  A  number  of  the  saints  went  down 
to  the  wharf  to  see  her  off.  The  farewell  sei-vice  was  very 
impressive,  as  the  saints  knelt  and  commended  our  dear 
sister  to  God's  care  and  prayed  for  the  captain,  officers  and 
men  and  the  passengers,  led  by  my  husband,  in  the  midst  of 
a  great  crowd.  We  then  sang  appropriate  songs  till  our 
sister  went  on  board  and  as  the  steamer  moved  off  we  sang : 
'God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again.'  When  we  could  no 
longer  recognize  Auntie's  figure  on  the  deck  we  waved  hand- 
kerchiefs and  hurried  home,  as  a  few  drops  of  rain  began 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  197 

to  fall.  That  band  will  never  meet  again  on  earth,  but  as 
Auntie  in  that  steamer,  glided  on  the  bosom  of  the  mighty- 
ocean  towards  her  home,  so  may  we  all  as  God's  sanctified 
ones,  glide  on  the  great  ocean  of  God's  love  to  our  Heavenly- 
home.  Dear  ones  will  stand  on  the  shores  of  time  and  bid 
us  adieu.  Let  us  sing  to  them  and  not  cry.  Let  us  with 
them  wave  palms  of  victory  and  be  ready  to  all  meet  again, 
to  part  no  more." 

H.  Holdridge,  May  10th :  "Not  being  at  the  Association 
meeting  our  prayers  went  up  continually  for  God's  bless- 
ing upon  all  that  should  be  done  and  for  divine  guidance. 
When  the  news  came  that  workers  were  going  east,  west, 
north  and  south,  the  Holy  Ghost  said  to  me:  'And  I  saw 
another  angel  fly  in  the  midst  of  Heaven  having  the  ever- 
lasting Gospel  to  preach  unto  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth 
and  to  every  nation  and  kindred  and  tongue  and  People.' 
Rev.  14:16.     I  said  Glory  to  God! 

'Full  salvation,  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around; 
Till  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound.' 

"Many  of  the  great  stones  composing  the  foundation 
of  the  great  Brooklyn  bridge,  are  not  seen,  but  are  there 
nevertheless,  and  although  we  cannot  attend  all  the  gather- 
ings we  are  a  part  of  the  great  work  of  Holiness  by  which 
millions  are  carried  safely  over  to  the  Heavenly  land.  God's 
structure  takes  all  who  will  go  on  board  in  time  and  keep 
on  the  Heavenly  line,  the  Gospel  train.  We  expect  to  con- 
tinue faithful  to  the  end." 

Faith  Home,  May  8th,  Los  Angeles.  Bro.  W.  M.  Kel- 
ly says:  "While  at  camp-meeting  at  Riverside,  God  helped 
us  to  feed  about  1250  meals  to  those  who  came  unprepared 
to  cook  for  themselves.  It  proved  a  great  blessing  to  us 
to  be  able  to  have  a  place  to  invite  the  hungry  ones  to  come 
and  eat.  We  thank  those  that  rolled  up  sleeves  and  de- 
manded aprons  and  washed  dishes.  We  had  a  happy  fam- 
ily, no  cross  words  and  Jesus  reigned  in  all  our  hearts. 
Back  to  the  Faith  Home  in  the  City  of  the  Angeles,  we  find 
the  boys  with  a  shout  of  victory  in  their  souls.  They  re- 
port about  the  same  number  of  meals  fed  and  all  needs, 
supplied.  He  who  feeds  the  young  ravens  and  hears  the 
young  lions  cry,  had  been  ruling,  and  over-ruling  the  work 
so  it  was  a  success.  The  Lord  put  it  in  the  heart  of  a 
brother  to  give  me  a  safety  bicycle.  The  Lord  helped  us 
to  get  oranges  last  week  to  give  to  many  of  the  children  in 


198  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

the  poor  districts  of  the  city.  Bro.  R.  Bangle  and  Bro.  and 
Sister  Richard  Throop  were  the  means  by  which  we  re- 
ceived thirty-two  boxes.  It  was  a  great  pleasure  to  see  the 
little  ones  dance  for  joy." 

Bro.  Asa  Adams  and  workers:  *'We  left  the  camp  at 
Riverside  and  spent  Sunday  with  the  Faith  Home  people 
in  Los  Angeles,  moving  on  from  there  slowly,  being  hind- 
ered by  sickness  and  other  things.  We  find  the  wagons  will 
not  stand  the  desert  sands,  and  the  dry  north  winds,  like 
the  coast  countries,  so  it  has  taken  patience  and  push,  to 
go  even  this  far,  but  we  are  going  on  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord.  One  wheel  fixed  up  by  the  blacksmith  at  Newhall 
went  to  pieces  inside  of  three  miles.  We  kept  patching  it 
up  and  going  on.  The  horses  gave  us  the  slip  one  night 
and  it  took  two  days  to  find  them.  A  letter  from  the  holy 
people  in  England,  greeted  us  with  a  postal  order,  and  it 
cheered  our  hearts  while  on  the  hot  windy  desert.  This 
kind  of  work  is  different  from  a  camp-meeting  and  young 
men  and  women  have  to  be  a  complete  sacrifice  to  go  with 
God  on  this  kind  of  a  trip.  I've  got  a  camp-meeting  in  my 
soul  this  morning,  waiting  for  the  wagon.  It  makes  my 
heart  bound  when  I  think  of  being  an  agent  for  the  God  of 
Heaven. 

"The  stage  runs  from  Mojave  to  Keeler  twice  a  week; 
it  is  twenty-four  hours'  drive,  fare  $10.  We  hold  meetings 
on  the  way." 

Sister  Carrie  Adams  writes  from  Lone  Pine,  May  20th : 
"We  are  praising  God  for  having  brought  us  safely  thus  far 
on  our  journey,  while  driving  the  125  miles  of  desert  coun- 
try. We  had  food  for  ourselves  and  horses,  but  it  was  a 
hard  pull  for  the  horses.  They  would  get  very  thirsty  be- 
tween watering  places.  Word  went  ahead  of  us  for  meet- 
ing Thursday  night.  We  had  a  good  crowd  at  street  meet- 
ing Saturday  night.  There  are  about  500  people  in  the 
vicinity,  a  great  many  of  them  Spanish  and  Catholics.  God 
can  reach  their  hearts  as  well  as  others.  We  have  a  beau- 
tiful camp  ground,  with  large  shade  trees  all  around.  The 
tent  is  swung  up  in  the  limbs  of  the  trees,  the  poles  being 
too  heavy  to  haul  were  left  at  Acton.  Good  Templars  do- 
nated the  use  of  their  chairs,  as  there  is  no  lumber  in  the 
country.  Everything  costs  nearly  three  times  as  much 
here  as  in  Los  Angeles.  The  Lord  blessed  our  souls  as  we 
walked  through  the  hot  sand  to  help  lighten  the  load  for 
the  horses." 

Bro.  Fred.  Pitts,  one  of  the  company,  writes:  "Lone 
Pine  seems  a  very  wicked  place.     There  are  more  saloons 


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than  stores  and  they  have  no  regard  for  the  Lord's  Day, 
but  the  people  are  very  kind.  When  I  arrived  I  did  not 
have  a  cent  and  my  shoes  had  become  very  worn  by  walk- 
ing in  the  desert,  so  I  prayed  and  a  saloon  keeper's  wife 
came  and  told  me  her  husband  wanted  to  see  me.  I  w^ent  to 
see  him  and  he  gave  me  $5.00,  so  I  had  shoes  and  some  to 
spare.  It  is  much  better  to  have  your  needs  supplied  that 
way  than  by  taking  up  collections  and  begging  it." 

June  5th,  Bro.  Adams  reports :  "Our  meetings  are  very 
well  attended  and  seventeen  professions,  some  very  bright 
among  the  English  speaking  Spanish  people.  One  old  man 
said  when  we  first  came  here  the  people  were  all  asleep  and 
did  not  want  to  be  waked  up.  My  wife  is  in  better  health 
than  she  has  been  for  sometime.  Our  children  are  now  all 
with  us  except  our  married  daughter  and  one  boy  in  Heav- 
en. Later  the  Lord  answered  our  prayers  and  last  night  a 
wave  of  salvation  swept  over  the  tent  and  sixteen  came  to 
the  altar,  five  men  from  thirty  to  seventy  years  old,  two 
ladies,  three  young  men,  three  young  ladies  and  three  small 
girls.  One  man  said  he  had  not  slept  for  three  nights.  The 
country  seems  to  be  all  broken  up." 

Sister  S.  J.  Hutchinson  from  Cucamonga :  "We  stopped 
on  our  way  to  this  place  at  the  San  Bernardino  Mission. 
Find  all  well,  rejoicing  in  the  Lord.  Saturday  night  found 
us  ready  here  for  our  first  meeting.  Tent  in  charge  of  Bro. 
Morgan.  Some  coming  from  Etiwanda,  Claremont  and  On- 
tario. Some  of  the  sanctified  of  other  organizations  have 
been  present  and  helped  in  nearly  every  meeting.  The  Lord 
supplied  all  needs.  Some  of  the  people  here  have  never 
heard  anyone  shout,  but  they  did  not  run.  Some  have  brok- 
en loose  and  are  rejoicing  in  their  freedom.  Two  brothers 
and  their  wives  were  sanctified.  We  had  a  grand  day  on 
the  Fourth,  about  a  hundred  saints  coming  from  Azusa, 
Pomona,  Chino,  Claremont,  Ontario  and  Etiwanda.  July 
15th  several  were  baptized  and  a  large  congregation  at 
nigbt,  for  a  farewell  meeting.  We  were  able  to  prove  the 
Lord  in  regard  to  support,  only  one  of  our  own 
people  lived  here,  but  soon  those  in  the  place  began  to  send 
in  things  and  then  others,  until  we  left  with  means  to  sup- 
ply needs  between  times." 

Bro.  O.  L.  and  Lizzie  Snow  write  from  Ashland,  111.: 
"We  left  Los  Angeles  via  Santa  Fe  at  7  o'clock  Monday 
morning,  and  were  joined  at  Pomona  by  Sister  Hannah  Par- 
sons, where  we  bid  farewell  to  California  and  took  the  most 
direct  route  to  this  place.     The  trip  was  pleasant,  quite  a 


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rain  falling  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico,  a  very  rare  thing 
for  that  time  of  year.  Passengers  in  the  berth  ahead  of 
us  consisted  of  a  Universalist,  an  infidel,  a  skeptic  and  a 
pleasure  seeker,  all  playing  cards.  Crippled  freight  trains 
and  wrecks  on  the  road  delayed  us,  but  we  reached  Kansas 
City  soon  enough  to  catch  the  Chicago  and  Alton  train  and 
reached  Ashland  at  6:20  P.  M.  We  saw  the  first  lightning 
rods  and  cyclone  cellars  in  Western  Kansas,  reminding  us 
very  forcibly  that  we  were  out  of  Southern  California.  We 
had  some  opportunity  to  testify  for  the  Master  on  the  train. 
Bro.  and  Sister  Parsons  met  us  at  the  station  and  we  were 
driven  to  their  home,  Virginia,  111,  As  we  have  not  time 
to  write  personally,  we  must  report  through  the  Pentecost. 

"We  commenced  working  immediately  by  fixing  ground 
and  putting  up  tent,  driving  stakes,  carrying  seats,  putting 
in  straw,  taking  down  tent  on  account  of  a  thunder,  light- 
ning and  wind  storm,  putting  up  tent  again,  while  wet  and 
heavy,  and  were  ready  to  commence  meeting  Saturday  even- 
ing. Sunday  had  three  good  meetings.  Things  look  and 
taste  different  than  in  California,  and  a  strangeness  about 
everything  except  salvation;  that  is  just  the  same  and  Jesus 
is  very  precious  to  us. 

"July  2nd.  The  battle  is  going  on ;  there  has  been  ten 
professions,  five  united  with  the  church,  much  interest 
among  outside  people.  Many  say  this  is  the  best  meet- 
ing ever  held  here." 

Sister  Maggie  C.  Thompson  says:  "Since  last  writing 
I  have  moved  away  out  into  the  Black  Hills  of  Dakota.  I 
live  in  a  little  log  cabin  away  from  everyone  but  God,  and 
praise  His  dear  name.  His  promise  is  'I  will  never  leave 
thee  nor  forsake  thee,'  so  we  are  to  be  content  with  such 
things  as  we  have,  and  wherever  the  Lord  sees  fit  to  put  me. 
My  desire  is  to  Tress  forward  to  the  mark  for  the  prize  of 
the  high  calling  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus.'  It  is  He  'Who  hath 
also  sealed  us,  and  given  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit,  in  our 
hearts,'  and  is  able  to  keep  us  till  the  day  of  redemption.  0 
how  much  we  have  to  be  thankful  for;  just  yesterday  I  had 
such  a  manifestation  of  God's  power.  My  sister  with  her 
three  little  girls  and  husband,  come  to  see  me  and  as  they 
were  starting  home  two  of  the  girls  were  in  the  wagon  and 
the  horses  took  fright  and  started.  One  of  the  children 
was  gotten  out  before  they  had  gone  far,  but  the  other 
was  in  the  wagon  and  the  horses  running  away.  All  I 
could  do  was  to  look  to  God  for  help.  What  a  blessed  privi- 
lege! And  I  had  only  walked  a  few  steps  when  a  feeling 
came  over  me  that  I  cannot  describe,  but  I  knew  the  child 
would  be  unhurt.     I  had  the  assurance.     The  horses  were 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  201 

soon  out  of  sight,  but  we  soon  came  within  sight  of  the 
wagon  which  had  struck  a  tree;  the  horses,  one  going  on 
each  side,  leaving  the  wagon  and  the  Httle  girl  all  right. 
Praise  the  Lord!.  He  does  answer  the  prayer  of  faith.  The 
men  could  not  understand  how  she  ever  staid  in  the  wagon 
when  it  struck  the  tree,  but  I  knew. 

"Since  I  came  my  sister  has  commenced  to  study  the 
Bible  and  is  trying  to  live  up  to  it.  We  have  no  Christian 
companions,  and  we  live  two  miles  from  each  other.  Pray 
for  us." 

Bro.  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  Houseville,  N.  Y.,  June  29th, 
writes :  "In  the  care  and  providence  of  God,  I  left  my  home 
in  Pomona  Tuesday,  June  18th  and  reached  Chicago  about 
eleven  P.  M.,  Friday,  a  quick  journey.  In  the  morning  I 
found  the  residence  of  a  sister  of  Bro.  Bray,  of  Claremont, 
who  has  asked  me  to  call  on  her.  That  night  and  Sunday 
morning  and  evening  I  attended  a  red-hot  Holiness  meet- 
ing, held  near  by  in  a  tent  and  church  (Sheffield  Ave.  M. 
E.  Church),  Bro.  Calkins  in  charge.  He  has  kept  a  meet- 
ing going  every  night  since  July  3rd,  1894,  either  in  the 
church  or  the  big  tent,  52x72.  Bro.  McLaughlin,  Editor  of 
the  Christian  Witness,  on  whom  I  called  Saturday,  preach- 
ed Sunday  night  in  the  tent,  a  real  Holiness  sermon,  after 
a  free  testimony  meeting.  About  ten  seekers.  I  think 
Mrs.  Ward,  Bro.  Bray's  sister,  the  lady  of  the  house  where 
I  spent  the  Sabbath,  received  a  real  up-lift  in  Christian  ex- 
perience, while  teaching  her  the  way  more  perfectly  from 
the  Bible. 

"Tuesday,  5  P.  M.  I  arrived  at  this  place  and  found 
my  wife's  brother  and  two  sisters  well.  Have  had  several 
meetings  in  the  school  house.  M.  E.  preacher  and  wife  be- 
ing present. 

"August  21st,  London,  England.  I  find  some  Hohness 
here,  scattered  over  different  parts  of  the  city.  Mrs. 
Chambers  has  done  some  good  work.  I  have  been  received 
with  loving  hearts  by  Bro.  and  Sister  Sayus,  who  welcomed 
me  to  their  home.  I  spoke  in  a  tent  meeting  held  by  Bro. 
and  Sister  Burtin,  not  far  from  the  new  Tower  Bridge. 
Some  seekers.  I  have  visited  the  British  Museum  and 
Cleopatra's  Needle,  which  contains  an  inscription  dating 
back  more  than  1600  years  before  Christ.  It  is  one  piece 
of  stone,  sixty-eight  feet  in  length,  and  once  stood  in  the 
City  of  On,  where  Joseph  was  imprisoned. 

September  26th.  Chacemater,  Cornwall.  I  visited 
the  grave  of  Billy  Bray.  He  was  a  local  preacher  among 
the  Bible  Christians  for  forty-three  years.  Died  in  1868 
at  the  age  of  seventy-three  years.     I  now  think  of  starting 


202  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

home  October  5th.     I  have  spoken  three  times  in  the  W.  M. 
Chapel.    They  are  having  their  Harvest  Festival." 

The  Sixteenth  Annual  Camp-meeting  commenced  at 
Downey  with  138  tents  on  the  ground  the  first  night  and  in 
a  few  days,  176.  Also  three  large  tents  erected  to  shelter 
those  who  had  none  of  their  own.  The  first  meeting  was 
grand,  some  getting  saved.  Saturday  morning  brothers 
Hill,  Morgan  and  J.  M.  Roberts  talked.  At  night  many  in- 
teresting testimonies.  A  man  was  forgiven  and  his  little 
girl  came  and  asked  him  if  she  could  be  saved.  Sunday 
morning  Bro.  J.  W.  Swing  preached.  Afternoon,  Bro.  J. 
M.  Roberts.  Night,  Bro.  Holdridge  exhorted.  Ten  found 
God.  Then  tent  was  crowded.  Monday  was  a  full  and 
blessed  day  all  round. 

Tuesday,  10  A.  M.,  business  opened,  President  J.  W. 
Swing  reading  and  commenting  on  Luke  7:22-23;  Mark 
16 :  14-20 ;  Matt.  28 :  16-20.  Roll  called ;  four  names  dropped, 
seventy-three  joined.  Bro.  Mutersbaugh,  a  M.  E.  preacher, 
when  being  questioned  said  he  did  not  believe  in  collections, 
had  seen  too  many  meetings  spoiled  by  begging;  said  we 
had  questioned  him  closer  than  the  M.  E.  bishop  did.  Night 
Sister  Washburn  spoke  from  Eccl.  7:4-5.  Sister  Snook,  on 
divine  healing.  Several  found  salvation.  Wednesday,  6 
A.  M.  meeting,  several  healed.  Sister  Scott  was  helped  to 
the  sekeers'  bench  and  was  gloriously  healed.  Letters  were 
read  from  Asa  Adams,  Inyo  county ;  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  England 
and  I.  L.  Day,  Ohio.  Written  reports  from  many  Holiness 
Churches.  Three  new  ones  being  organized  and  five  chap- 
els erected.     Night,  Sister  Whiting  spoke  from  Isa.  62:3. 

Extracts  from  Thursday's  6  A.  M.  meeting:  "God  had 
entirely  healed  me  of  long  disease  and  catarrh.  I  always 
thought  I  could  not  live  a  holy  life,  but  when  I  met  the  Holi- 
ness people,  they  gave  me  much  encouragement.  I  sought, 
and  God  knew  what  my  heart  wanted.  He  forgave  me,  af- 
terwards sanctified  me  and  now  He  keeps  me  as  I  trust 
Him." 

"Jesus  is  a  wonderful  Savior  to  me.  I  am  very  thank- 
ful that  God  in  His  providence  brought  me  in  touch  with  a 
people  who  forsake  all  sinful  pleasure  to  serve  God  fully. 
Your  faith  of  itself  will  not  save  you  or  heal  you,  but  faith 
in  Jesus  will." 

"I  was  a  Baptist  twenty-seven  years,  and  was  sancti- 
fied while  a  member  there.  People  said  I  was  fanatical  be- 
cause I  would  not  take  up  with  sinful  things.  I  had  trouble 
in  the  church.  God  made  it  plain  I  should  go  with  the  holy 
people." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  203 

"I  was  taken  sick;  took  medicine  and  got  worse.  I 
went  to  God  for  help  and  He  healed  me." 

'Ten  months  ago  I  was  saved.  I  was  weak  at  first, 
but  my  faith  keeps  increasing." 

"We  can  really,  personally,  know  we  belong  to  the 
great  family  of  saints  here." 

"Christ  saves  me  to  the  uttermost.  At  first  I  did  not 
understand  the  basis,  but  now  I  am  settled  and  see  clearly." 

"I  was  saved  here  a  few  years  ago.  All  my  folks  were 
Lutherans.  It  was  hard  to  just  stand  still  and  be  pounded. 
When  tempted  I  would  cry  to  God.  He  would  help  me. 
The  more  He  lets  me  be  tried  the  more  He  loves  me." 

"I  am  resting  on  God's  promises  and  Christ  satisfies 
me." 

"I  came  to  California  in  1876  with  asthma  and  enlarge- 
ment of  the  heart.  All  physicians  said  it  was  incurable. 
While  inviting  seekers  a  brother  said:  'If  you  want  any- 
thing of  the  Lord  come  forward.'  I  knelt  and  trusted  God 
to  heal  me,  and  never  have  felt  any  symptoms  of  either  dis- 
ease since." 

At  the  business  session  at  ten  A.  M.,  an  offering  of 
$34.40  was  taken  for  widows  Sisters  Letchworth  and  Wil- 
liams. It  was  stated  Sister  Wink  needed  a  buggy  and  a 
brother  gave  her  one. 

Night.  Testimony:  "While  visiting  in  the  Southern 
States,  I  found  people  prejudiced  against  Holiness,  because 
they  had  seen  those  professing  it  who  did  not  live  it.  Sin- 
ners believe  in  true  Holiness.  For  weeks  we  did  not  hear 
one  prayer  but  our  own." 

"I  stand  here  as  a  soldier.  We  that  are  in  this  army 
are  drawing  good  rations,  feasting  on  the  old  corn  of  the 
land,  fresh  every  day.  Once  in  a  battle  we  were  driven 
backward,  backward,  backward,  till  Sheridan  arrived  and 
then  because  of  that  one  leader,  defeat  was  turned  into  vic- 
tory. Our  Leader's  voice  is  as  the  sound  of  many  waters. 
A  man  came  to  our  meetings  who  said  he  had  preached 
for  forty  years.  He  had  a  pipe ;  something  was  said  against, 
tobacco  and  he  quit  coming." 

Bro.  Holdridge  preached  of  the  riches  of  Christ;  sev- 
eral converted. 

Friday,  10  A.  M.  Los  Angeles  receiving  the  highest 
number  of  votes,  the  Spring  meeting  was  decided  upon 
being  held  there.  San  Diego  received  nearly  as  many  votes, 
and  although  not  centrally  located,  shows  the  great  interest 
in  the  work  we  have  there.  A  Pasadena  sister  said  they 
had  5  quilts  to  give  the  Association,  for  the  tent  workers. 


204  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

Others  followed  until  10  quilts,  8  pillows,  3  comforts,  5 
quilt  tops,  5  sheets,  2  blankets  and  a  tent  were  given.  Bro. 
Jones  of  Nordoff  gave  a  quilt,  sheet,  pillows  and  two  blan- 
kets, in  the  name  of  his  departed  wife.  Certificates  of 
recognition  as  called  to  the  ministry  were  granted  to  D. 
Herley,  S.  Barrass,  R.  H.  Winslow,  Peter  McDonald,  Sister 
J.  F.  Washburn,  Sister  Laura  Goings,  and  Sister  Sarah  J. 
Hutchinson,  who  was  recognized  as  called  to  the  foreign 
missionary  work.  Night  meeting,  several  professions. 
Saturday,  business  session.  An  offering  for  the  Indian 
work.  A  brother,  John  Cavalaras,  said  God  had  told  him  to 
give  the  Association  his  farm  of  nearly  37  acres  of  good 
land,  near  Burbank,  with  water  right,  buildings,  etc.,  which 
he  eventually  did.  Night,  Bro.  Quinan  spoke  from  1  Pet. 
1:18. 

Sunday,  9:30  A.  M.,  meeting  several  spoke,  and  the 
seekers'  benches  were  filled.  The  new  big  tent  is  larger 
than  the  old  one,  and  yet  it  is  much  too  small  for  the  vast 
throng  that  crowded  around.  Sunday  afternoon  J.  M.  Rob- 
erts preached;  Bro.  Swing  exhorted;  many  seekers,  some 
coming  through  with  a  shout.  Meeting  continued  with 
high  tide  till  5  P.  M.,  time  for  children's  meeting,  and  dur- 
the  ground.  Half  a  block  in  Oceanside  was  donated  to 
night  commenced  at  6:30.  Glory  not  only  filled  the  souls 
of  the  saints,  but  a  halo  seemed  to  envelop  the  whole  tent 
and  on  until  12:30  o'clock. 

Monday,  business  session.  Money  was  given  to  build 
a  house  to  store  the  large  tent  and  other  things  used  on 
the  ground.  Half  a  block  in  Oceanside  was  donated  to 
us.  In  the  afternoon  those  going  to  the  regions  beyond 
were  seated  on  a  bench  and  all  passed  by,  laying  hands  on 
them,  in  token  of  a  blessing  and  telling  them  good-bye. 
Night,  Bro.  Holdridge  preached  from  Isa.  63:1.  Bro. 
Quinan  followed.  Tuesday  morning  election  of  officers: 
J.  W.  Swing  received  ballot  of  187  out  of  a  total  of  193; 
Vice  President,  J.  F.  Washburn  140  out  of  a  total  of  198; 
Sister  Georgie  Letch  worth  re-elected  Recorder;  James  O. 
Butler,  Treasurer;  George  Foster,  A.  M.  Neece,  L.  A.  Clark, 
Directors  for  three  years.  Thus  ended  the  longest,  best  and 
most  glorious  business  meeting  we  ever  had.  Night,  13th. 
After  testimonies  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  from  Eccl.  9:8. 
"Let  thy  garments  be  always  white,  and  let  thy  head  lack 
no  ointment."  White  is  an  emblem  of  purity.  'Tho  your 
sins  be  as  scarlet  they  shall  be  as  white  as  snow."  *'Wasn 
me  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow."  Ps.  21 :7.  I  am  glad 
there  is  a  people  who  are  strongly  urging  a  white  experi- 
ence.    We  must  be  white  if  we  walk  with  God.     Many 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  205 

things  are  substituted  for  real  whiteness.  The  church  at 
Sardis,  Rev.  3:1,4,  did  not  measure  up  to  the  standard. 
If  we  fall  unto  a  dead  state  nothing  will  restore  us  but  to 
repent.  God  is  disgusted  with  lukewarm  character.  What 
an  awful  condition  portrayed  in  verse  17 — "Rich,  yet  poor; 
seeing,  yet  blind;  clothed  and  yet  naked."  God's  counsel 
is  "Buy  of  Me,  white  raiment."  The  only  garment  that 
will  hide  our  shame  in  the  day  of  judgment  is  a  white  gar- 
ment. The  inhabitants  of  Heaven  are  always  represented 
as  clothed  in  white,  denoting  their  purity.  Those  that  go 
to  meet  Christ  when  He  comes  will  be  white.  "Many  shall 
be  purified,  made  white  and  tried."  Whiteness  is  God's 
church  basis.  The  church  is  represented  as  the  bride  of 
Christ.  He  explains  what  the  white  linen  is,  so  there  can 
be  no  mistake.  Rev.  19:7-8.  It  is  the  righteous  of  saints. 
Christ's  bride  has  no  spots;  Christ  will  find  all  the  white 
ones,  no  matter  if  a  sea  of  blackness  surrounds  them  in 
this  world." 

Wednesday,  14th.  Bro.  Swing  preached  on  healing. 
"If  there  is  no  remedy  for  sickness  the  plan  of  salvation  is 
incomplete."  Night,  prayers  were  offered  as  the  Spirit  led. 
While  singing  "The  New,  New  Song,"  the  Spirit  so  moved 
upon  the  saints  that  shouts  of  praise  arose  from  them  all 
over  the  tent,  and  for  a  time  there  was  great  manifesta- 
tions of  rejoicing.  Bro.  Pendelton  preached  and  conviction 
rested  upon  the  people.  Bro.  Swing  said:  "Let  those  who 
want  to  seek  God  come  without  singing."  Many  came, 
while  the  saints  knelt  in  prayer;  great  solemnity  pervaded 
the  entire  congregation,  and  the  saints  were  so  pressed  by 
the  Spirit  with  the  burden  of  souls  that  groans  and  crying 
were  heard  in  all  parts  of  the  tent;  many  were  converted 
and  sanctified.  Such  were  the  demonstrations  of  the 
Spirit  in  the  saints,  that  the  spectators  might  have  said  as 
on  the  day  of  Pentecost,  "These  men  are  filled  with  new 
wine."  One  who  had  been  in  the  way  many  years,  and 
attended  many  meetings,  said  this  came  nearer  being  his 
idea  of  the  meeting  on  the  day  of  Pentecost  than  any  other 
he  ever  witnessed.  To  know  and  understand,  one  must  be 
present  and  have  the  Spirit  within  himself.  Some  lay  pros- 
trate under  the  power  of  God.  The  tent  was  so  crowded 
we  were  not  able  to  see  what  was  going  on  in  different 
places,  only  as  others  described  it.  Friday,  numbers  were 
baptized,  some  at  the  tent  and  some  at  the  river.  Sunday, 
10  A.  M.,  Bro.  Swing  preached  a  helpful  sermon  from  1 
Thes.  5:16,  18.  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn,  with  much  feeling, 
read  her  certificate  as  a  minister,  and  said:  "What  our 
God  does  is  right.    He  will  not  call  us  to  do  anything  that 


206  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

He  will  not  give  strength  and  grace  to  perform.  I  mean  to 
be  true  to  the  trust  given  me.  I  expect  we  will  have  success 
in  Arizona." 

Author,  I  feel  led  at  this  point  to  give  some  personal 
experience.  The  recognition  of  this  certificate,  and  our 
trip  to  Arizona  was  among  the  special  noted  events  of  my 
life.  I  was  quite  surprised  when  Bro.  Swing  arose  in  the 
business  session  and  moved  a  recognition  of  certificate,  as 
a  minister,  be  granted  me  by  the  Church;  there  was  a  sec- 
ond, and  it  was  carried.  I  had  not  asked,  had  not  even 
thought  of  such  a  responsible  position.  I  had,  from  early 
life,  gone  with  my  father,  and  labored  with  my  husband 
as  a  worker,  praying,  singing,  testifying  and  giving  little 
messages  for  the  Master;  had  often  expressed  my  thoughts 
that  many  carrying  credentials  as  a  minister  did  not  any- 
where near  fill  the  position  as  my  ideas  of  what  a  minister 
would  do  and  be.  When  the  certificate  was  handed  me,  I 
held  it  a  moment,  and,  as  I  read  it,  it  seemed  the  small 
piece  of  paper  with  the  red  seal  on  it  weighed  a  pound  and 
every  word  seemed  as  though  written  with  the  point  of  a 
diamond  dipped  in  blood,  the  precious  blood  of  Jesus  that 
was  shed  "Outside  the  gate"  to  sanctify  the  people,  and 
that  paper  made  me,  legally,  an  ambassador  of  Jesus  Christ, 
preaching  the  Gospel  of  Him  who  sanctified ;  all  that  for  me. 
I  herewith  insert  a  copy,  as  the  masses  will  never  know 
how  these  certificates  read: 

"Central  Park  Camp  Ground,  Downey, 

Los  Angeles  County,  Cal. 
This  certifies  that  Mrs.  Josephine  May  Washburn  is 
a  member  of  the  Holiness  Church  and  is  recognized  by  the 
Church  in  general  assembly  as  a  Minister  of  the  Gospel, 

called  and  ordained  of  God,  and  we  commend  her  to  the 
saints  everywhere. 

"  'Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and 
ordained  you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit  and 
that  your  fruit  should  remain.'     John  15:16. 

"  'He  gave  some  Apostles,  and  some  Prophets  and 
some  Evangelists  and  some  Pastors  and  Teachers,  for  the 
perfecting  of  the  saints  for  the  work  of  the  Ministry.' 
Eph.  4:11. 

"  'Go  ye  unto  all  the  world  and  preach  the  gospel  to 
every  creature.' 

"Attest:  JAMES  W.  SWING,  President. 
"C.  HENRY  KAATZ,  Recorder. 

"Dated  this  twelfth  day  of  August,  A.  D.  1895." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  207 

I  held  this  certificate  as  a  Minister  two  years,  and 
feeling  that  it  was  a  position  I  could  not  fill  according  to 
my  idea  of  what  it  meant,  requested  it  changed  to  that  of 
an  Evangelist  and  Pastor,  as  I  could  and  did  do  that  kind  of 
work. 

There  had,  indeed,  been  at  this  camp-meeting  great 
and  wonderful  manifestations  of  the  refreshing  presence 
of  God;  many  answering  the  call  of  God  to  distant  fields 
of  labor.  Our  company  was  going  to  Phoenix,  Ariz.  Our 
family,  thirteen  in  number,  had  all  been  at  the  meeting  all 
the  way  through  and  all  very  much  blest,  and  how  little 
we  thought  that  was  our  last  one  together,  and  that  when 
we  gathered  there  the  following  year,  there  would  only  be 
of  my  family  my  husband,  Bonnie  and  myself;  the  rest  all 
scattered,  and  that  Brothers  J.  W.  Swing,  J.  H.  Clark,  I.  P. 
Jepson,  Harden  Wallace  and  my  dear  father  would  all  have 
passed  to  their  reward  in  glory.  Five  prominent  men 
among  us.  We  felt  we  could  not  spare  them,  but  God  knew 
best,  and  with  a  throbbing  heart  and  tears  that  would 
not  come,  we  sorrowfully  bowed  to  His  unerring  will. 
It  was  well  we  did  not  know  we  were  listening  to  their  last 
sermons,  exhortations  and  pleadings,  those  last  few  hours 
of  the  meeting.  The  last  night  about  80  testified  and  the 
shouts  of  praise  and  songs  of  farewell  were  heard  long  past 
the  midnight  hour. 

Sarah  J.  Hutchinson  writes  from  East  Los  Angeles, 
Sept.  3rd:  "After  the  Downey  meeting  I  spent  a  few  days 
with  Sister  Luper,  taking  a  much  needed  rest.  I  am  slowly 
getting  through  my  preparations ;  as  I  shall  be  gone  before 
the  next  paper  is  published,  I  now  say  farewell  to  all." 

Sept.  19th.  A  goodly  number  gathered  at  the  station 
to  say  a  personal  farewell  to  Sister  Hutchinson  as  she  took 
the  train  for  San  Francisco  on  her  way  to  her  work  among 
the  lepers.  Several  familiar  and  inspiring  songs  were 
sung,  and  our  hearts  rejoiced  in  God  as  we  commended  her 
to  Him  who  hath  said,  "I  will  never  leave  thee  nor  forsake 
thee."  In  her  report  Sept.  23rd,  she  says:  "I  am  now  in 
San  Francisco  and  it  seems  I  am  very  far  from  you  all,  but 
it  only  seems  to  bring  Jesus  nearer.  Sometimes  it  seems 
difficult  to  distinguish  His  voice,  if  we  do  not  prayerfully 
take  heed.  He  never  leads  us  contrary  to  the  Word.  He 
had  taught  me  many  lessons  on  this  line  before  He  called 
me  over  three  years  ago  to  the  lepers.  He  spoke  in  a  still, 
small  voice,  and  I  spoke  to  mother.  She  looked  at  me  but 
did  not  speak.  At  times  the  shrinking  was  great,  and 
when  singing  'Where  He  leads  me  I  will  follow'  or  'I'll  go 


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where  you  want  me  to  go,  dear  Lord,'  and  others  raised 
their  hands  I  could  not  at  first ;  when  I  did  raise  my  hand  up 
a  glad  yes  came  to  my  heart.  When  Bro.  Flukinger  came 
back  from  Honolulu  the  thought  came  to  me  that  that  was 
the  place  the  Lord  wanted  me  to  go.  I  seemed  to  be  living 
for  them  and  almost  with  them,  so  constantly  was  the 
thought  of  my  mission  before  me.  Before  the  Downey 
meeting  I  felt  the  time  was  drawing  near ;  I  went  to  Norwalk 
the  Lord's  Day  before  the  Downey  meeting  and  was  asked 
by  a  stranger  sister  if  I  was  the  sister  who  was  going  to  the 
Leper  Islands.  (Mother  in  the  East  had  written  to  some 
one  and  mentioned  it).  I  told  her  I  was,  and  learned  she 
had  the  money  for  me,  and  now  as  I  go  I  depend  on  your 
prayers.    Farewell." 

Sister  Vena  H.  Canfield  Washburn  writes  from  Inde- 
pendence, Cal.,  July  27th:  "Dear  ones,  I  want  to  tell  you, 
truly  God  has  led  me  in  a  way  I  knew  not.  Some  thought 
I  would  not  be  able  to  stand  the  trip  across  the  desert,  but 
I  enjoyed  the  rides  every  day,  and  found  it  most  pleasant 
by  the  way.  I  can  trust  the  Lord  as  never  before.  The 
Lord  seems  to  want  us  to  remain  here  and  at  Lone  Pine. 
We  did  not  know  where  we  were  to  stay.  The  Methodist 
minister's  home  was  open  to  us  since  Sunday  (the  day  we 
were  married)  and  yesterday  we  found  a  nice  little  cottage 
furnished,  where  we  can  stay  with  the  privilege  of  taking 
good  care  of  it.    No  rent  to  pay." 

Bishop,  Cal.,  Oct.  7th,  she  writes:  "We  are  now  look- 
ing after  the  interests  Bro.  Asa  Adams  left  here.  A  nice 
little  church,  wide  awake.  Holy  Ghost  meetings.  The 
Lord  helped  us  to  get  horse  and  buggy,  so  we  can  visit.  He 
is  very  good  to  us." 

Bro.  Adams  says  of  the  work  at  this  place :  "This  has 
been  a  two  months  siege.  Not  less  than  100  at  any  meet- 
ing, from  that  to  400.  One  man  70  years  old  accepted  the 
Saviour  who  had  never  bowed  in  prayer  before.  Holiness 
in  this  country  is  looked  upon  with  great  favor  and  many 
in  the  different  churches  are  sanctified." 

Bro.  William  Steinmeier  says  he  has  moved  to  a  place 
called  Contentment  and  finds  the  yoke  of  Christ  easy  and 
his  burden  light,  for  we  live  on  the  privileged  side  of  the 
cross.  All  the  debts  are  paid  and  no  mortgages  are  held 
against  us,  for  Jesus  paid  it  all;  rejoicing  is  an  every-day 
occurrence.  "I  am  so  glad  I  got  out  of  the  dark  country 
into  the  delightsome  land  of  sunshine.  If  any  of  you  are 
suffering  with  consumption,  or  presumption,  or  short- 
sightedness, or  contraction  of  the  heart,  or  enlargement  of 


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the  brain,  or  weakness  of  the  backbone,  or  anything  else, 
come  over  and  have  some  of  the  balm  of  Gilead  and  take 
a  dose  of  waiting  on  the  Lord  and  renew  your  strength. 
This  is  Thanksgiving  Avenue. 

"I  sing  a  song  I  make  myself; 
Contentment  on  the  cupboard  shelf, 
Contentment  now  and  evermore, 
It  is  written  on  the  cupboard  door." 

Bro.  and  Sister  Hezmalhalch  were  called  to  pass 
through  a  deep  trial  in  the  sudden  death  of  their  son  Ernest, 
aged  10  years,  caused  by  the  accidental  discharge  of  a 
gun.  Just  one  year  ago  that  day  Asa  Adams,  Jr.,  was 
accidentally  killed.  Ernest,  like  Asa,  was  prepared.  He 
prayed  earnestly  in  family  worship  that  morning  for  God 
to  save  his  brother.  He  was  buried  in  Glendale  Cemetery 
on  the  29th,  almost  the  whole  Pasadena  church  being  pres- 
ent. The  Lord  wonderfully  lifted  the  sorrow  from  the 
family  in  answer  to  prayer. 

Bro.  0.  L.  Snow  says  of  his  trip  from  Ashland,  111.,  to 
the  North  Kansas  Holiness  Association:  *'I  left  Ashland 
Aug.  15th,  9  P.  M.  After  a  sleepless  night's  ride  I  reached 
Kansas  City,  just  in  time  to  catch  the  morning  passenger 
train  for  Frankfort,  where  the  Association  was  to  be  held. 
I  reached  the  station  a  stranger  in  a  strange  land.  The 
distance  to  the  camp-meeting  being  five  miles,  I  sought 
shade  to  await  further  developments,  which  soon  material- 
ized in  the  shape  of  Bro.  and  Sister  A.  E.  Lane,  who  took 
me  to  camp,  where  I  received  a  warm  welcome.  The  first 
night  the  audience  was  small,  but  kept  increasing  until 
Lord's  Day,  when  the  tent  was  well  filled ;  some  seekers  and 
professions.  But,  as  the  night  gathered,  blackness  and  the 
forked  lightning  began  to  play  in  the  sky  and  the  hoarse 
rolling  thunder  became  nearer  and  sharper,  all  knew  that 
a  storm  was  gathering  and  long  before  daylight  the  rain 
was  descending  until  everything  was  thoroughly  drenched. 
Several  had  to  go  home,  and  the  rain  continued.  The  busi- 
ness meeting  opened  the  19th  with  Bro.  A.  E.  Lane  in  the 
chair.  The  business  before  the  house  was  transacted  and 
then  it  was  left  open  to  call  at  any  time  and  worship  was 
resumed.  The  saints  had  a  much  needed  and  very  profitable 
time.  I  found  in  them  my  brothers  and  sisters,  whom  to 
know  was  to  love  as  such." 

E.  E.  Washburn,  Glendora,  Sept.  30th:  "It  is  with  a 
heart  filled  with  gratitude  to  God  that  I  can  say  I  know  He 
has  redeemed  me,  and  cleansed  me  by  His  blood.     How 

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true  it  is  when  we  walk  up  to  the  Hght,  'Following  where 
He  leads,'  that  the  joy  He  puts  in  the  heart  is  unspeakable, 
and  His  rest  is  such  as  cannot  be  touched  by  things  of  this 
world;  as  stirring  a  bed  of  violets  only  sends  out  their 
perfume  the  more,  so  the  trials  and  annoyances  Satan 
sends,  only  bring  out  the  greater  rest  and  peace  and  con- 
tentment God  gives.  Since  the  Downey  meeting  God  has 
helped  me  to  grow.  The  meeting  here  at  Azusa  was  a 
severe  test,  but  the  blessed  Father  who  knows  so  well  the 
needs  of  His  children,  enabled  me  lo  get,  and  keep  free. 
My  primary  aim  and  object  now,  in  life,  is  to  please  God 
and  disappoint  the  devil,  and  the  more  he  tries  to  get  me, 
to  rely  upon  myself  the  more  I  take  little  things  to  God, 
knowing  that  small  confidences  keep  an  intimate  relation. 
I  used  to  be  afraid  to  give  up  to  God,  lest  I  be  required  to 
do  things  impossible  to  perform.  How  cunning  Satan  is! 
God  has  required  nothing  but  what  is  for  my  good.  Noth- 
ing but  what  He  has  given  abundant  grace  to  do  and  more. 
He  has  sent  a  blessing  with  each  demand  for  service.  Satan 
tries  hard  to  keep  me  from  getting  where  I  can  be  of  service 
in  God's  cause.  I  realize  my  own  inability  and  weakness 
without  power  of  God,  and  the  help  of  the  saved  ones ;  pray 
for  me." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "Azusa,  Sept.  2nd.  We  set 
the  battle  in  array  here  Friday  night,  after  quite  a  labor- 
ious time  in  getting  the  tent  up,  but  with  all  the  breaking 
of  poles  and  giving  way  of  rotten  ropes,  by  the  help  of  a 
few  faithful  men  and  determined  women,  all  was  adjusted. 
Meeting  started  with  a  good  congregation  of  interested 
listeners. 

Sept.  14th.  The  work  is  moving  forward;  10  have 
professed  one  and  some  both  experiences — as  is  common 
in  our  meetings.  One  healed  of  paralysis  of  the  arm. 
Some  of  the  saved  are  rescued  from  the  cup,  gambling 
and  things  that  go  to  make  that  kind  of  a  life;  we  have 
the  best  of  order  and  attentive  listeners.  We  are  on  our 
home  field,  where  we  have  gone  in  and  out  among  the 
people  since  1877  and  have  seen  the  aged  pass  away,  the 
middle-aged  become  old,  the  youths  changed  to  business 
men  and  the  maidens  to  housewives  and  the  children  to 
young  men  and  women  and  have  followed  many  to  the  silent 
city  of  the  dead.  We  feel  a  deep  and  overwhelming  inter- 
est in  the  salvation  of  the  people  of  this  valley.  We  preach 
a  religion  like  the  character  of  the  Author,  who  is  holy, 
harmless,  undefiled  and  separate  from  sinners. 

"Oct.  14th.  Closed  the  meeting  last  night.  It  is  ac- 
knowledged by  old  settlers,  and  many  of  the  business  men. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  211 

that  this  has  been  the  most  manifest  work  of  God  ever 
known  among  them.  Several  whole  families  came  to  God, 
and  their  homes  are  now  homes  of  prayer.  Men  in  business 
and  day  laborers  have  truly  become  saved  from  sin  and 
to  God.  Several  who  never  attend  church  services  have 
been  in  close  attendance,  showing  great  respect  and  deep 
interest  and  have  helped  in  the  expenses ;  seventeen  united 
with  the  church,  six  saved  the  last  day,  and  it  was  hard 
to  close  the  meeting,  though  at  a  late  hour  many  coming 
from  long  distances  to  give  us  a  farewell  and  a  Godspeed 
to  our  new  field  in  Arizona,  and  ere  this  reaches  you  we 
expect  we  shall  be  over,  to  take  possession  of  a  little  of  the 
territory  annexed  to  us  by  the  choice  of  our  name,  as  an 
Association.  We  feel  very  loth  to  leave  our  old  friends, 
fields  of  labor,  and  the  work  we  have  labored,  so  hard  to 
establish,  and  feel  assured  that  it  is  no  natural  choice  of 
ours.  Neither  do  we  go  seeking  something  to  do,  for  we 
have  only  to  cast  our  eyes  about  us  and  everywhere  fields 
white  for  the  harvest  rise  before  us  and  with  an  irresistible 
power  propel  us  onward,  but  we  are  answering  a  double  call, 
that  of  God  first,  as  we  understand  Him  to  speak  to  us, 
and  second,  the  Macedonian  cry,  'Come  over  into  Arizona 
and  help  us.'  Some  have  spoken  to  us,  as  though  it  would 
be  a  kind  of  picnic  to  thus  go,  but  we  fully  realize  it  means 
leaving  much  that  is  enjoyable  to  go  where  there  is  needed 
much  clearing  off  of  rubbish,  breaking  up  the  ground,  sub- 
soiling,  seeding,  waiting,  gathering,  garnering.  The  Lord 
has  sent  in  freely,  so  we  purchased  tickets  for  our  com- 
pany of  six,  paid  freight  on  tent  outfit.  Let  everyone  that 
has  sent  help,  cover  the  same  well  with  your  prayers,  and 
water  occasionally  with  tears,  and  God  will  attend  to  the 
harvest. 

"Phoenix,  Nov.  8th.  We  left  Glendora  Oct.  29th,  our 
company  consisting  of  seven — Brothers  Walter  Matney  and 
James  Smith,  Sisters  Florence  Strunk  and  Flora  Wilkin- 
son, wife,  Bonnie  Bliss  and  myself.  The  home  folks  saw  us 
off  at  the  station,  and  we  felt  indeed  we  were  leaving  much 
that  endeared  us  to  life,  behind,  but  we  find  some  of  God's 
great  family  of  saints  here.  We  had  a  pleasant  trip  from 
California;  friends  met  us  at  different  stations  along  the 
line;  changed  cars  at  Barstow  and  were  soon  climbing  to- 
ward the  summit.  We  passed  some  great  trees  of  cactus 
ten  to  30  feet  high,  two  to  two  and  a  half  feet  through 
the  trunk,  with  great  branches  like  the  pine,  and  trunks 
like  oak.  Arrived  at  Barstow  12:55;  ate  lunch  and  waited 
till  4  P.  M.  for  a  delayed  train  from  Mojave;  passed  the 
dreary  desert  during  the  night,  reaching  Ash  Fork  in  time 


212  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

to  change  cars  and  eat  our  breakfast.  Had  opportunities 
of  talking  salvation;  found  some  old  acquaintances  and 
some  new  ones,  arriving  in  Phoenix  5  P.  M.  and  were  met 
by  Bro.  George  Smith,  who  took  Florence,  Flora,  Bonnie, 
wife  and  myself  to  their  ranch  home  and  Bro.  Fields  took 
Brothers  Matney  and  Smith  to  his  home.  Saturday  put  up 
the  tents  and  had  meeting;  had  a  mixed  congregation. 
Sunday  much  interest,  some  clear  cases  of  sanctificjition. 
Holiness  is  represented  here  by  different  classes  and  is  in 
quite  an  unsettled  condition  and  it  will  take  much  wisdom 
and  grace  to  help  the  people.  We  have  to  put  in  a  large 
healing  stove,  as  the  nights  are  cold.  Day.^-,  sunny  and 
warm,  no  fog  here;  early  morning  very  clear. 

"Nov.  22.  We  had  a  surprise  on  last  Lord's  Day 
when  Bro.  Martin  from  Azusa  came  into  our  m.eeting.  It 
is  rainy  and  wind  blowing,  so  I  have  had  to  stop  writing 
and  all  hands  join  in  working  to  keep  our  tents  all  right. 
The  boys  and  myself  getting  wet  and  cold.  It  is  much 
more  expensive  holding  meetings  here  than  in  the  home 
land.  A  cook  stove,  table  and  chairs  have  been  furnished 
us.  All  of  us  have  good  appetites.  We  must  learn  to  look 
more  to  God  here  than  at  home,  but  we  are  determined 
to  do  so,  nothing  doubting. 

"Dec.  5th.  The  work  is  moving;  twenty  professions. 
We  have  to  move  our  camp,  which  means  lots  of  hard  work. 
The  lots  wanted  where  we  are  now.  Bro.  George  Quinan 
usually  feeds  us  spiritually  once  a  day,  good  wholesome 
food. 

"Dec.  20th.  We  like  our  new  quarters  better  than  the 
old  and  have  a  better  attendance;  several  saved  since  last 
writing.  Holiness  has  been  represented  here  in  all  its 
varied  forms  except  this  thorough  clean  line,  that  makes  it 
a  necessity,  and  carries  it  out  in  our  church  basis.  We 
find  some  blessedly  sanctified  people.  The  weather  has 
been  extremely  cold,  especially  nights,  ice  forming  one-half 
to  three-quarter  inches  thick  in  pails  in  tents,  and  freezing 
up  hydrants.  It  makes  us  pray  and  trust  more  both  for 
ourselves  and  for  wood  and  coal  oil,  as  we  have  to  use  our 
big  lamps  to  heat  up  our  thin  houses." 

Bro.  Watler  Matney,  Phoenix,  Nov.  21st.,  writes: 
"Gloriously  saved  boy — I  feel  it  will  be  to  the  glory  of  God 
for  me  to  write  my  testimony  for  the  first  time.  Thirteen 
months  ago  Christ  forgave  my  sins ;  shortly  afterwards  He 
sanctified  my  soul.  He  has  led  me  in  paths  of  peace.  After 
working  on  a  ranch  for  a  year,  feeling  God's  call  all  the 
time,  'Go  and  work  in  my  vineyard,'  I  finally  forsook  all 
and  followed  Jesus,  leaving  dear  loved  ones  at  home  in 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895  213 

California  and  am  now  with  Bro.  Washburn.  I  realize  that 
life  is  too  short  to  be  in  idleness  when  souls  are  going 
down  to  hell.  By  the  grace  of  God  I  mean  to  win  stars  for 
my  Saviour,  who  has  done  so  much  for  me.  I  can  say  from 
personal  experience  it  pays  to  sacrifice  all  to  follow  Jesus." 

Christian  Stoller  writes  from  Phoenix,  Dec.  9th:  *'By 
the  help  of  God  I  write  my  first  testimony.  I  was  a  very 
wicked  sinner.  My  mother  died  when  I  was  nine  and  I  had 
little  teaching  about  the  Lord,  but  never  forgetting  my 
mother's  prayers.  I  would  sometimes  go  to  church,  until 
I  wandered  into  the  mining  camps  in  Colorado,  where  Satan 
got  a  full  grip  on  me  and  for  sixteen  years  I  had  very  little 
knowledge  or  belief  in  God.  While  out  driving  with  my 
wife  two  weeks  ago  we  were  attracted  by  the  Holiness 
tent.  We  stopped  to  see  what  was  going  on,  and  heard 
the  testimonies  and  sermon  of  Bro.  Washburn.  I  thought 
it  was  time  for  me  to  do  something  for  my  soul  and  was 
converted  Nov.  30th,  and  was  sanctified  on  Dec.  1st.  I 
shall  glorify  His  name  forever  for  what  He  has  done  for 
me." 

Sister  Ella  Stoller  from  Phoenix,  December  9th,  writes  : 
"Only  a  few  weeks  ago  I  was  a  stranger  to  God  in  darkness 
and  almost  in  despair;  my  life  had  been  so  entangled  with 
this  world  I  could  not  see  my  way  out.  I  was  almost  afraid 
to  let  my  friends  know  I  went  to  the  Holiness  tent,  but  I 
had  not  listened  long  until  I  felt  the  power  of  God  and  the 
truthfulness  of  Bro.  Washburn's  teaching  and  with  hardly 
knowing  it,  my  hand  went  up  for  prayers ;  under  deep  con- 
viction I  was  converted,  a  few  days  afterward  sanctified. 
0,  how  I  thank  Him  for  showing  us  the  way  of  salvation." 

We  consider  a  most  wonderful  case  of  healing  during 
these  meetings  was  brought  about  through  prayer  and 
faith  in  Jesus.  Mrs.  Silliman,  daughter  of  Bro.  George  T. 
Smith.  She  was  taken  sick  five  months  ago,  while  she  and 
her  husband  were  visiting  in  Michigan,  and  they  employ- 
ed four  different  physicians.  She  was  a  constant  sufferer, 
not  being  able  to  partake  of  any  kind  of  nourishment,  with- 
out its  causing  great  pain,  so  instruments  had  to  be  used 
for  washing  out  the  stomach.  The  heart  became  affected 
and  weak  and  hfe  was  dispaired  of.  They  brought  her  to 
her  father's  home,  three  and  one-half  miles  north  of  Phoe- 
nix, through  much  anxiety  and  suffering.  She  seemed  to 
rally  for  a  few  days,  but  soon  became  worse  than  ever,  and 
on  Thursday,  November  15th,  three  physicians,  after  an 
examination,  pronounced  it  tumerous  cancer  of  the  stom- 


214  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1895 

ach,  and  informed  her  husband  and  father  that  there  was 
no  help,  except  a  surgical  operation,  and  that  as  she  was 
too  weak  to  go  through,  not  to  inform  her  of  the  full  nature 
of  the  case,  for  it  would  be  cruel.  Her  father,  well  known 
to  many  of  the  Holiness  people,  and  believing  God  could  heal 
her,  came  to  camp  and  told  us  all,  and  we  set  Friday  night 
as  a  time  of  special  prayer.  They  prayed  at  home  that  she 
be  granted  a  good  night's  rest,  which  she  had  not  known  for 
weeks.  It  was  a  very  stormy  and  cold  night  and  only  a 
few  at  the  tent,  and  the  workers  were  all  specially  blessed 
while  praying  for  her,  some  praying  twice  and  some  three 
times.  We  were  more  clearly  shown  that  never  to  be  for- 
gotten night,  that  it  did  not  depend  upon  numbers  to  have 
a  blessed  profitable  meeting.  Saturday  she  arose,  dressed 
herself  and  came  to  the  breakfast  table,  saying  she  felt 
she  was  going  to  get  well.  Her  husband  asked  what  he 
should  prepare  for  her  to  eat,  and  she  said  the  same  as  the 
rest,  and  partook  of  it  with  no  inconvenience  or  suffering. 
On  Monday  she  came  to  camp  and  ate  at  our  table,  partak- 
ing of  beef,  sweet  potatoes,  bread,  etc.,  as  the  rest,  after 
which  we  all  retired  to  the  big  tent  and  had  a  blessed  time 
in  prayer,  and  thanksgiving  for  God's  marvelous  work.  We 
had  visited  her  before  her  healing  and  knew  of  her  intense 
suffering  and  rejoiced  greatly  to  see  her  coming  to  the 
meetings  day  after  day  and  night  after  night,  and  several 
years  afterward  we  met  her  and  she  never  had  had  any 
trouble  of  that  kind." 

0.  L.  and  Alice  J.  Whiting  write  from  Bolsa,  Sept. 
30:  "The  saints  here  feel  encouraged  and  thankful  to  God 
for  His  goodness  and  help.  The  church  has  furnished  a 
parsonage  so  we  are  comfortably  situated  in  it.  God  has 
helped  the  people  here  and  we  feel  this  is  the  beginning  of 
better  days,  also  they  are  advancing  spiritually.  He  has 
beautifully  supplied  our  needs." 

"October  28th:  Harmonious  business  meeting  last 
Saturday,  at  which  it  was  decided  to  partake  of  the  sacra- 
ment on  the  first  Sunday  in  each  month.  The  Bible  school 
is  large  and  seems  good,  including  many  sinners. 

"December  23rd :  Yesterday  we  had  the  best  day  since 
the  Downey  meeting;  shouts  of  praise  ascended  on  high. 
We  expect  to  unite  with  Santa  Ana  for  a  watch  night 
meeting." 

Bro.  S.  D.  White  writes  from  Boyle  Heights,  Novem- 
ber 10.  "We  closed  the  tent  meeting  last  night  with  a  real 
Hallelujah  meeting  after  a  siege  of  ten  weeks.  God 
has  done  wonderful  things  for  us ;  from  the  beginning  about 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  215 

100  professions,  several  healed,  a  church  organized  with 
thirty-six  members,  Bible  school.  The  church  has  rented 
a  hall  and  invited  myself  and  workers  to  remain  and  con- 
tinue meeting  in  the  hall." 

Bro.  Swing  writes:  "Since  my  last  epistle  I  have  had 
a  varied  experience;  sick  and  afflicted,  out  of  meeting  five 
weeks,  stupid  mind,  and  healed  by  the  Lord.  December  1. 
I  spent  with  the  Etiwanda  church  and  found  them  enjoy- 
ing the  life  more  abundant.  The  2nd  I  visited  Cucamonga, 
Ontario,  and  Chino.  Spent  the  night  with  Bro.  Brand, 
who  has  just  returned  from  England.  December  3  went 
to  Boyle  Heights,  found  the  interest  good.  Monday  night 
with  the  Garvanza  church  with  special  meeting.  Wednes- 
day to  Azusa  Valley.  A  good  meeting,  good  spirit,  many 
outsiders  present.  Thursday  I  went  up  to  Glendora  to  visit 
Bro.  Ernest  Washburn  and  his  wife,  Delia.  They  are  look- 
ing after  his  father's  place  while  he  is  in  Arizona.  In  com- 
pany with  them,  Bro.  and  Sister  Holdridge,  we  all  went  to 
the  regular  week  night  meeting  at  the  chapel  in  Azusa. 
Found  the  meeting  above  the  average  in  week  night  at- 
tendance. Spent  the  night  with  them  and  felt  as  much 
at  home  with  them  as  I  ever  did  when  J.  F.  Washburn  did 
the  honors  of  the  home." 


1896 

TAKE    SPECIAL   NOTICE    OF    THE     ANNUAL   BUSI- 
NESS  MEETING   THIS   YEAR. 
HARDEN  WALLACE 

Harden  Wallace  died  in  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  December 
31st,  1895.  He  was  bom  in  Ohio  County,  Kentucky,  Sep- 
tember 12th,  1818,  but  in  early  years  emigrated  with  his 
parents  to  Illinois.  He  was  converted  in  Jacksonville,  Illi- 
nois, in  1836;  joined  the  M.  E.  Church  and  soon  afterward 
was  licensed  to  preach.  He  was  married  to  Cathrine  Bran- 
som,  November  10,  1843.  There  were  born  to  them  five 
children;  two  daughters  and  three  sons.  The  daughters, 
Mrs.  Gatten  of  Azusa,  Cal.,  and  Mrs.  Templeton,  Spring- 
field, 111.,  with  the  bereaved  wife,  survive.  He  was  in  the 
work  of  the  ministry  thirty-six  years.     He  was  his  own 


216  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

evangelist  during  his  protracted  meetings.  March  9th, 
1868  in  Jacksonville,  111.,  he  was  sanctified.  From  that  time 
he  labored  earnestly  for  the  sanctification  of  believers,  as 
he  had  formerly  for  the  conversion  of  sinners.  In  the 
Fall  of  1872  he  felt  he  was  called,  and  sent  of  God  as  a 
Holiness  evangelist.  We  have  already  noted  how  he  came 
to  Los  Angeles  in  1880  and  started  the  Holiness  movement. 
His  last  sickness,  typhus  fever,  accompanied  with  ery- 
sipelas, was  short  but  severe.  When  delirious  with  fever 
he  would  preach,  exort  and  sing  the  songs  of  Zion.  Ac- 
cording to  his  request  his  body  was  taken  to  the  Holiness 
Tabernacle  on  Fourth  street,  Los  Angeles,  where  he  had  so 
often  preached,  and  loved  so  well  to  worship.  Sixteen  years 
from  the  day  he  came  to  Los  Angeles,  his  body  was  laid 
away  in  Mountain  View  Cemetery,  near  his  oldest  daugh- 
ter's home.  For  his  ministry,  many  of  us  will  bless  God 
through  all  eternity,  and  many  are  following  on  who  have, 
and  are  having,  success  in  bringing  souls  to  God. 

Bro.  James  H.  Clark  was  suddenly  called  up  higher  on 
January  31st,  1896.  He  had  been  slightly  ill  for  a  few  days, 
yet  that  morning  he  was  able  to  milk  his  cows.  Soon  he 
grew  worse  and  a  doctor  was  called,  and  while  sitting  up 
telling  him  his  symptoms,  he  was  taken  with  a  severe  pain 
from  which  he  dropped  quietly  asleep  in  Jesus.  During  the 
last  few  months  of  his  life  his  favorite  way  of  expressing 
himself  when  saying  good-bye  to  anyone  was :  "If  the  char- 
iot comes,  I  am  ready."  His  last  prayer  at  family  worship 
was  full  of  praise  to  God  for  salvation. 

Bro.  Clark  was  born  in  Chicago,  August  12th,  1837, 
converted  when  about  fifteen  years  old,  joined  the  Congre- 
gational Church.  He  lived  much  as  other  people  do  who 
know  nothing  of  sanctification — sometimes  in  favor  with 
God  and  sometimes  not — until  he  met  with  the  Holiness  peo- 
ple at  Azusa,  and  in  November,  1884,  he  was  sanctified.  Soon 
his  wife  was  converted  and  sanctified,  and  in  July,  1885, 
they  began  to  help  in  the  tent  work,  till  September,  1887, 
when  he  was  pastor  of  the  Church  at  Pasadena,  remaining 
there  several  years.  After  which  he  had  charge  of  Gospel 
Wagon  No.  1,  where  he,  with  his  dear  wife,  labored  earnest- 
ly, faithfully  and  much  good  work  was  done;  hundreds  be- 
ing attracted  to  the  street  meetings  by  their  sweet  singing. 
At  one  time  when  holding  street  meetings  at  Azusa,  a  lady 
who  had  been  very  sick  at  the  hotel  a  long  time,  and  could 
scarcely  stand  the  noise  of  the  streets,  and  was  not  a 
Christian,  one  night  caught  the  sound  of  their  songs  and 
wanted  to  be  taken  to  the  window,  so  she  could  see  and 
hear  better,  and  listened  with  intense  interest  every  night. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  217 

as  long  as  they  sang,  and  testified  to  the  great  blessing, 
it  had  been  to  her  in  drawing  her  to  God. 

For  a  number  of  years  Bro.  Clark  was  Secretary  of  the 
Southern  California  and  Arizona  Hohness  Association.  It 
was  always  his  wish  to  die  in  the  harness,  and  it  was  grant- 
ed. He  left  a  wife,  two  sons,  Harry  and  Claude  and  a 
daughter,  Mary. 

Horace  Holdridge  was  born  in  Albany,  N.  Y.,  February 
22nd,  1821,  was  converted  at  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  the 
only  one  of  a  large  family.  Two  years  after,  through  the 
reading  of  the  word  and  the  leading  of  the  Spirit  he  re- 
ceived the  blessing  of  sanctification ;  he  knew  only  one  at 
that  time  who  was  sanctified.  At  seventeen  he  began  to 
exhort  and  shortly  after,  preaching  in  the  Methodist  Episco- 
pal Church.  About  1853  he  moved  with  his  family  to  Il- 
linois. In  1861  crossed  over  into  Iowa,  and  there  for  a 
time  preached  for  the  English  part  of  the  Evangelical 
Church,  as  the  M.  E.  Conference  had  more  pastors  than 
they  had  churches  and  there  was  a  great  demand  for  Eng- 
lish speaking  preachers  in  the  Evangelical  church.  That 
church  being  mostly  German  speaking  people.  He  was  a 
natural  evangelist,  and  many  hundreds  were  saved  in  his 
work.  He  preached  not  only  in  the  pulpit,  but  in  his  every 
day  life,  which  is  far  the  most  convincing. 

In  the  Spring  of  1878  he,  with  his  wife,  came  to  Cali- 
fornia to  join  the  rest  of  the  family  who  were  here.  He 
joined  the  M.  E.  Conference  and  was  sent  to  Santa  Ana, 
and  from  there  two  years  at  Pasa  Robles,  and  the  next  two 
years  at  Santa  Maria,  after  which  he  began  preaching  with 
the  Holiness  people  in  their  Bands  and  as  the  churches  were 
regularly  formed  spent  the  rest  of  his  years  in  that  work. 
The  last  seven  years  of  his  life  he  preached  on  the  first 
Sunday  of  each  month  at  Azusa  Holiness  Church,  the  other 
Lord's  days  at  various  Holiness  Churches.  A  few  days 
before  his  last  illness,  he  had  with  his  grandson,  E.  E. 
Washburn,  been  laboring  in  a  revival  meeting  at  Alosta,  and 
the  last  night  he  attended  there  he  gave  the  best  summary 
of  his  life  I  had  ever  heard  (E.  E.  Washburn),  as  he  told 
of  over  fifty-seven  years  spent  in  preaching  and  exhorting, 
and  with  his  old  time  zeal  and  energy  called  on  people  to  re- 
pent, and  turn  to  God,  the  light  of  the  Holy  Ghost  shining 
on  his  face.  When  a  young  man  he  walked  five  miles  to 
meetings  regularly,  over  a  very  steep,  high  hill,  and  the  zeal 
and  energy  that  inspired  him  to  do  that  followed  him 
through  his  ministry.  He  was  at  the  camp-meeting  in 
Binghampton,  N.  Y.,  where  J  A.  Wood,  the  noted  evange- 
list of  the  M.  E.  Church  who  wrote  the  book  "Perfect 


218  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

Love,"  and  who,  with  his  wife,  and  Bros.  Inskip  and  Mc- 
Donald with  their  wives,  traveled  around  the  world  in  1880, 
preaching  Holiness,  was  sanctified  one  Sunday  morning  at 
two  o'clock  after  a  hard  struggle  all  the  first  of  the  night, 
and  as  he  arose  shouting  the  praise  of  God  the  power  and 
influence  was  felt  through  the  whole  church. 

Bro.  Holdridge  had  great  faith  in  God.  The  earliest 
recollections  of  the  family  of  him  are  of  hearing  his  voice 
in  song  and  prayer  in  the  home  as  well  as  elsewhere.  He 
left  a  companion  with  whom  he  had  lived  over  fifty-two 
years,  and  two  daughters,  Mrs.  Etta  Washburn  and  Mrs. 
J.  F.  Washburn,  four  grandchildren,  three  boys,  E.  E. 
Washburn,  L.  L.  Washburn  and  B.  B.  Washburn,  one  girl, 
Mrs.  Helen  Hope  Washburn  Merwin,  two  sons  and  a  daugh- 
ter having  passed  on  in  infancy.  Surely  he  fought  the 
fight,  finished  his  course,  kept  the  faith  and  is  enjoying  his 
reward. 

The  funeral  services  of  Bro.  Holdridge  were  held  in  the 
Dunkard  Church,  that  being  the  largest  suitable  building  in 
Glendora,  his  home  place.  Bro.  W.  H.  Morgan  preaching 
the  funeral  sermon. 

E.  E.  WASHBURN. 

Bro.  J.  W.  Swing  says:  'Taking  carnally  minded  peo- 
ple into  the  church,  in  order  to  get  them  saved,  is  like  elect- 
ing a  thief  to  the  office  of  treasurer  in  a  benevolent  society, 
in  order  to  reform  him.  The  result  would  be  he  would  ap- 
propriate the  funds  to  his  own  use,  leaving  the  poor  to  suf- 
fer on  and  the  society  unable  to  help  them.  So  the  carnal 
mind,  when  honored  with  a  place  among  God's  people,  robs 
them  of  their  power  to  get  sanctified  and  leaves  the  world 
to  go  on  in  sin.  Saints  of  the  most  High  God  cannot  com- 
pete with  anybody  for  anything.  Their  business  is  not  to 
compete  with  one  another,  for  something,  but  to  give  out 
freely  to  others,  what  they  already  have.  If  Holiness  is 
not  the  basis  of  membership  in  the  church  what  is  it  the 
basis  of?  If  the  church  is  not  to  be  holy  in  the  world  what 
is  to  be  holy?" 

Sister  Hutchinson,  our  missionarv  to  the  Lepers.  "At 
Sea,  Lord's  Day,  September  29th,  1895.  I  feel  far,  far 
away  as  I  sit  here  all  alone.  This  morning  while  praying 
for  all  of  you  I  felt  Tho  sundered  far  by  faith  we  meet 
around  one  common  mercy  seat.' 

"Honolulu,  October  1st,  finds  me  well.  The  birds  are 
singing  and  the  sun  is  warm.  On  account  of  the  cholera 
no  one  can  leave  here  now. 

"October  6th.     The  first  Lord's  Day  spent  in  a  strange 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  219 

land.  I  went  to  two  churches,  the  people  taking  pains  to 
speak  to  me.  The  authorities  say  I  can  do  nothing  here 
now. 

"November  3rd.  This  has  been  a  blessed  week,  though 
much  of  sadness,  a  mother  of  five  little  ones  laid  away,  her 
husband  left  to  care  for  them.  She  went  safely.  I  am 
helping  the  Japanese.  I  can  see  where  the  Lord  is  using 
me,  since  now  seems  to  be  the  standing  still  time. 

"Thanksgiving  Day.  My  mind  has  been  much  occu- 
pied with  thought  of  God  and  in  His  own  time  if  He  wills  it, 
He  can  open  the  way  across  the  ocean  to  Molo  Kai.  I  am 
learning  the  native  language,  the  natives  are  pleasant  to  me. 

"December  14th.  Though  I  am  prevented  from  going 
to  the  Leper  Islands,  I  can  send  the  Pentecost  and  one  of 
the  suffering  ones  says :  'I  like  the  dear  little  paper.  I  feel 
more  resigned  to  my  wretched  condition  and  imprisonment 
since  reading  it.' 

January  1st.  English  mail  brings  tidings  of  some 
having  gone  home.  We  hear  once  more  from  Bro. 
Asa  Adams,  this  time  from  Yerington,  Lyons  County, 
Nevada.  *T  am  kept  well.  We  arrived  Saturday  night 
from  Bishop,  after  eleven  days  over  the  worst  of 
roads,  sand,  mountains  and  rocks.  It  took  patience 
and  push  and  all  the  cash  we  had.  We  were  two  nights 
at  Bodie,  9,000  feet  high  and  so  cold  Mrs.  Adams  had  to 
stay  in  bed  all  the  time.  From  there  we  came  to  Mason 
Valley,  where  it  is  warmer,  and  we  put  up  tent  and  had 
100  out  the  first  night.  Jews  and  Chinamen  came  to  help 
us.  One  night  after  traveling  till  all  were  too  tired  to  cook 
supper  a  lady  brought  us  a  large  piece  of  boiled  beef.  It 
seemed  the  best  I  ever  ate.  One  night  the  boys  passed  a 
rope  through  under  the  tent,  around  my  chair,  jerked  the 
chair  from  under  me,  and  let  me  down,  to  their  great  de- 
Fight. 

"Carson  City,  October  26th,  finds  us  holding  meetings 
in  a  hall,  with  a  good  audience,  days  pleasant  and  short, 
nights  cold. 

"December  20th.  Time  flies  like  the  snow,  that  has 
been  filling  the  air  for  the  last  week,  and  before  I  report 
again  the  year  1895  will  have  flown  into  eternity.  Every 
blow  I  have  struck  has  been  for  God.  Shoeing  horses, 
mending  wagons  and  harness,  chopping  wood,  building  fires, 
pulling  down  and  putting  up  tents,  more,  more,  more,  all 
for  Jesus.  Have  not  gone  in  debt  the  whole  year;  no  sal- 
ary, could  not  go  without  money.  Have  not  taken  a  collec- 
tion, but  always  something  came  in  time. 

"January  29th.     A  goodly  number  of  church  people 


220  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

and  three  ministers  were  with  us  to  watch  the  old  year  out 
and  some  getting  saved  and  the  influence  of  the  work  is 
felt  all  over  the  city.  The  only  time  I  feel  like  flinching  is 
when  I  stand  before  the  people  and  realize  my  inability. 
We  cannot  preach  much  but  experience.  One  old  man  want- 
ed to  join  us,  we  had  him  with  us  one  day  and  at  night  he 
said  if  that  was  the  way  and  kind  of  work  he  would  go 
elsewhere,  and  he  did." 

October  25th,  1895,  finds  Bro.  and  Sister  Snow  at  Tal- 
lula,  111:  "We  held  a  successful  meeting  here,  leaving  a 
good  influence  among  the  outside  people.  While  one  of  us 
was  at  the  Kansas  Holiness  Association  the  other  was  at 
Bluff  Springs  Association.  The  Lord  manifested  Himself 
with  each  of  us.  We  also  held  a  meeting  at  Mt.  Auburn. 
The  Lord  had  wonderfully  kept  us  all  through  the  summer 
with  its  heat  and  its  storms.  Others  may  report  more  in 
numbers,  but  we  feel  we  have  been  faithful." 

January  20th,  S.  D.  White  reports  from  Azusa  Valley 
Church:  "We  have  had  a  very  successful  meeting;  40  pro- 
fessions, many  very  clear  and  bright.  We  had  thought  to 
close  last  night  and  had  our  usual  hand-shaking,  when  a 
young  man  that  we  had  been  praying  for  all  through  the 
meeting  came  forward  and  others  came  until  there  were 
sixteen  and  all  claimed  some  experience.  To  God  be  all 
the  glory." 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes  from  Phoenix,  January  4: 
"Finding  many  ways  to  employ  the  time  that  is  so  rapidly 
passing,  I  have  not  been  able  to  get  anything  ready  for  the 
Pentecost.  The  interest  in  the  work  here  is  increasing. 
There  have  been  some  very  valuable  cases  which  will  widen 
the  circle  and  open  up  new  channels.  We  enjoyed  a  most 
wonderful  watch-night  in  the  tent,  with  a  large  company  of 
Christians  from  different  places  of  worship.  We  engaged 
in  partaking  of  the  Lord's  Supper  as  the  old  year  died  out 
and  the  new  year  was  ushered  in.  God  is  doing  great 
things  for  us  in  this  little  town  in  the  wild  desert  of  Ari- 
zona. Nothing  but  the  love  of  souls  could  induce  me  to 
come  and  I  thought  last  night  as  I  sat  curled  up  on  the  bed 
covered  with  wraps,  and  holding  little  boy  Bliss  tight  in 
my  arms  to  keep  him  warm,  not  knowing  what  moment  the 
tent  would  be  literally  taken  from  over  our  heads  and 
blown  to  atoms  (for  we  were  having  another  of  those  terri- 
ble wind  storms)  yes,  nothing  but  the  love  of  Jesus  and 
souls  would  keep  me  here,  away  from  my  comfortable  home 
in  California  where  I  could  enjoy  the  companionship  of  loved 
ones.     A  little  child  shall  not  only  lead  them,  but  shall  en- 


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courage  them,  for  every  now  and  then  BHss  would  break 
forth  in  snatches  of  cheerful  song  until  we  were  both  tired 
and  lay  down  and  in  spite  of  the  hurricane,  above  and 
around  us,  we  fell  asleep.  When  I  awoke  and  heard  them 
singing  in  the  big  tent,  while  some  were  out  pounding 
stakes,  wind  still  blowing  and  oh,  so  cold,  I  concluded  we 
had  better  go  to  bed  and  trust  Jesus  and  the  rest  to  keep  us 
from  blowing  away.  The  nervous  strain  was  something 
like  that  time  we  spent  in  our  buggy,  fighting  mosquitoes  on 
our  way  to  San  Diego.  People  tell  us  that  it  is  the  hardest 
wind  storm  and  that  we  are  having  the  coldest  winter  ever 
known  in  Phoenix.  Think  of  it!  Ice  staying  in  our  tents 
all  day  and  finding  it  one  and  one-half  inches  thick  outside 
in  the  morning!  I  tell  you  it  takes  grit  as  well  as  grace 
and  stick-to-it-iveness  to  spread  Holiness  in  Arizona.  (That 
very  hot  climate  we  had  heard  so  much  about  before  coming 
here)  and  none  need  come  unless  they  mean  business  for 
God  and  eternity.  Whatever  may  be  the  result  to  us  in  the 
future,  our  meetings  have  been  a  grand  success  from  the 
beginning.  Each  one  is  satisfied  God  sent  us.  I  appreci- 
ate our  earnest,  faithful,  young  workers,  the  good  com- 
mon-sense, mind-your-own-business  kind  that  can  be  social, 
know  how  to  keep  their  place  and  perfect  harmony  among 
themselves  as  well." 

Bro.  Silliman,  the  husband  of  the  woman  so  wonder- 
fully healed  of  tumerous  cancer,  unsaved  and  skeptical,  saw 
the  power  of  God  so  manifest  upon  his  wife  in  healing  and 
sanctifying  her,  saw  himself  a  sinner  before  God,  turned 
from  his  sins,  was  forgiven,  four  days  afterwards  was  sanc- 
tified. They  both  are  telling  of  God's  great  goodness  and 
power  to  save  the  soul  and  heal  the  body. 

Bro.  A.  J.  Wilson,  of  Phoenix,  says :  "Please  permit  me 
through  the  columns  of  your  paper  to  thank  the  dear  saints 
of  California  for  sending  tent  No.  5  to  this  place  with  its 
noble  troop  of  workers.  Mine  eyes  have  been  opened  and 
turned  from  Satan  unto  God,  and  to  see  the  Bible  teaches 
Holiness.  After  investigating  I  accepted  the  truth,  and 
now  am  rejoicing  in  a  glorious  salvation  from  sin,  with  the 
promise  of  being  kept  by  the  Lord,  secure  amidst  all  temp- 
tations." 

Augustus  C.  Rawls :  "I  wish  to  speak  of  what  God  has 
done  for  me  under  tent  No.  5,  presided  over  by  Bro.  Wash- 
bum  and  his  dear  band  of  workers.  I  have  been  a  great 
sinner  all  my  life,  having  been  in  the  saloon  business  for 
twenty  years,  being  in  church  only  a  few  times.     I  was 


222  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

under  deep  conviction  many  days  and  finally  yielding  was 
clearly  justified  and  gloriously  sanctified." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes  from  Glendora,  February  14th: 
"Very  unexpectedly  wife  and  I  were  called  home  by  a  tele- 
gram on  the  seventh,  on  acount  of  the  sudden  death  of  her 
father  and  the  low  state  of  her  mother,  who  was  supposed 
would  soon  follow.  We  were  four  miles  from  Phoenix  vis- 
iting the  sick  when  we  received  the  telegram  at  ten  A.  M. 
We  at  once  drove  to  our  camp  and  without  seventy-five 
cents  in  our  purse,  began  packing  and  praying  if  it  was 
God's  will,  that  He  would  furnish  the  means  to  come  home. 
Never  shall  we  forget  that  last  afternoon  with  the  holy  peo- 
ple at  Phoenix,  most  of  them  poor.  It  was  a  Holiday,  when 
all  banks  were  closed  and  yet,  when  we  were  ready  to  start 
our  fare  was  all  made  up  and  $1.00  over.  Some  of  the 
saints  giving  every  cent  and  everyone  cheerfully  doing  all 
they  could.  We  shall  never  cease  to  appreciate  the  unsel- 
fish spirit  which  manifested  itself  so  clearly  in  our  hour  of 
necessity,  nor  forget  how  true  to  His  promise  was  our  God 
in  supplying  that  special  need,  which  enabled  us  to  arrive 
home  and  to  anoint  and  pray  with  mother  and  feel  that  she 
would  be  restored  to  us,  as  she  has  been.  Our  hearts  are 
very  much  with  the  work  we  had  to  leave,  but  we  feel  we 
left  it  in  good  hands.  If  the  way  opens  and  the  necessity 
demands  it,  we  will  return  to  finish  settling  the  work  there." 

Bro.  Quinan  writes  from  Phoenix,  February  15th: 
"After  Bro.  and  Sister  Washburn  took  their  leave  for  Cali- 
fornia, Sister  Flora  Wilkinson  was  taken  sick,  and  as  she 
rather  grew  worse  it  was  found  necessary  to  send  her  to  the 
country  to  rest.  Bro.  Matney  was  made  quite  helpless  by 
rheumatism.  Bro.  Smith  took  whooping  couph,  leaving 
Sister  Florence  Strunk  and  myself  as  the  only  well  ones. 
It  made  a  big  gap  in  our  ranks  when  Bro.  and  Sister  Wash- 
bum  and  Bliss  left  us.  The  people  felt  we  must  break 
camp,  and  are  yet  sorrowing  after  them.  We  expect  to  go 
on  with  the  work  and  hope  the  Lord  will  soon  send  a  man 
and  wife  to  help  us. 

"February  29th.  Three  weeks  since  Bro.  and  Sister 
Washburn  left.  After  that  the  Carnival  came  to  attract 
the  people's  attention,  but  in  the  midst  of  that  came  some 
of  the  best  meetings  we  had  yet  had.  Bro.  Smith  goes  to 
Missouri  soon.  I  never  felt  more  hopeful  for  the  work 
here,  if  we  can  have  more  help. 

"March  14th.  Tuesday  afternoon,  March  3rd,  had  been 
a  scene  of  blessed  time  in  camp,  everyone  realized  the  pres- 


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ence  of  the  Holy  One.  A  South  Methodist  man  was  sanc- 
tified, with  several  others.  I  requested  all  to  hurry  out  of 
the  tent  and  lower  the  top  as  the  wind  was  blowing  so  hard. 
Next  morning  we  beheld  the  tent  torn  in  pieces.  Lord's  Day 
we  had  meeting  in  one  of  the  small  tents.  On  Monday  a 
business  meeting,  the  result  of  which  was  the  Holiness 
church  had  a  home  at  No.  438  Washington  street.  A  hall 
well  lighted  and  ventilated.  Preaching  at  eleven  A.  M., 
three  P.  M.  and  seven-thirty  P.  M.  Money  has  been  sent 
Bro.  Matney  to  return  home." 

Florence  Strunk  writes:  "Phoenix,  February  28th. 
'The  Lord  knoweth  them  that  are  His.'  I  do  not  know  how 
I  would  have  gotten  along  the  last  three  weeks  had  it  not 
been  for  our  blessed  Jesus;  many  things  have  come  along 
to  try  me,  yet  God's  grace  is  sufficient  and  He  is  my  refuge, 
and  underneath  are  the  everlasting  arms.  For  a  while  I 
was  so  lonely  I  could  hardly  stand  it  to  go  to  the  tent  and 
see  dear  Brother  and  Sister  Washburn  and  Florie's  placea 
vacant,  but  I  am  willing  to  stay  until  help  comes." 

Bro.  J.  E.  Langen,  from  Santa  Barbara,  February 
26th:  "I  feel  like  praising  our  God  for  what  He  is  doing 
for  us  all.  The  workers  that  were  with  me  in  the  tent 
meeting  here  last  Spring  will  remember  how  we  labored 
and  prayed  for  Sister  Pettenger's  husband  who  was  steeped 
in  infidelity,  and  spiritualism.  Sister  Pettenger  w^s  much 
burdened  for  him  and  while  she  was  offering  prevaihng 
prayer,  God  gave  her  the  witness  of  the  Spirit  that  He 
would  save  him,  and  she  testified  to  her  faith  in  the  tent 
meeting.  God,  through  Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts,  convicted  him 
and  he  began  to  pray  this  prayer,  'O  God,  if  there  is  a  God, 
save  my  soul.'  The  Evangelist  Ried  came  to  this  city 
preaching  a  full  gospel,  under  the  power  of  the  Spirit,  and 
Sister  Pettenger  came  to  me  at  the  beginning  of  the  meet- 
ing and  wanted  me  to  claim  a  promise  with  her  that  God 
would  save  her  husband  right  away.  So  we  claimed  that 
blessed  promise  found  in  Mark.  11:24  and  in  a  few  days 
God  rewarded  our  faith  and  saved  Bro.  Pettenger  from  all 
sin.  He  has  a  very  bright  experience.  He  attends  all  our 
meetings,  and  takes  an  active  part.  He  is  sixty-four  years 
old.     A  late  hour,  but  God  is  merciful." 

Bro.  W.  A.  Caleb,  our  saved  Indian,  March  4th,  tells 
us  of  a  meeting  across  the  Mississippi  river  from  Denning, 
Illinois,  where  souls  are  being  saved.  "Oh,  what  a  change 
has  come  over  this  community !  Men  saved  from  drunken- 
ness; women  from  fault-finding,  sons  from  disobedience, 
daughters  from  frivolity.     That  insidious  tobacco  devil  had 


224  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

dethroned  purity  of  taste  in  mothers,  wives,  daughters, 
husbands  and  sons,  Glory  to  God  the  gentle  Spirit  is  mak- 
ing inroads  into  these  hearts  and  homes.  God's  praises 
are  being  sung  and  family  altars  being  erected.  I  am  on 
the  highway  of  Holiness,  satisfied  and  kept. 

'Now  I'll  make  the  Heavens  ring 
With  the  Wonderous  story ; 
I  was  dumb,  but  now  I  sing, 
Glory,  Glory,  Glory.'  " 

The  Semi-Annual  Camp  and  Business  Meeting  opened 
Friday  night,  April  10th,  in  Los  Angeles.  It  was  a  general 
good  meeting  all  the  way  through,  much  like  we  have  given 
details  of  in  others;  much  of  it  being  interesting,  instruc- 
tive, and  helpful  to  our  faith.  On  motion  the  chair  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  report  of  the  practicability  of  get- 
ting out  a  song  book  especially  adapted  to  our  work,  as 
follows:  F.  E.  Hill,  George  Quinan,  W.  M.  Kelly,  R.  Cauch, 
E.  E.  Washburn.  The  following  is  a  committee  of  fifteen, 
appointed  by  the  chair,  to  receive  all  matters  concerning 
the  changes  thought  necessary,  in  our  name,  rules,  regula- 
tions and  report  in  a  presentable  form  at  our  annual  meet- 
ing: J.  F.  Washburn,  F.  E.  Hill,  T.  Hezmalhalch,  G.  Guinan, 
W.  M.  Kelly,  Sister  Alice  Whiting,  Sister  Georgie  Letch- 
worth,  Sister  Emma  Brand,  Bros.  J.  Langen,  T.  B.  Williams, 
W.  T.  Page,  R.  H.  Winslow,  S.  D.  White,  R.  Cauch  and  G. 
V.  D.  Brand. 

Sadly  strange  it  seems  that  so  soon  after  this  camp- 
meeting  our  dear  President  was  one  among  the  number 
that  was  called  to  his  eternal  home ;  making  this  year  from 
August,  1895  to  August,  1896,  the  most  eventful  year  on 
the  death  roll,  of  those  who  had  filled  such  important 
places  in  this  work.  When  the  word  came  to  us  at  our 
Glendora  home  of  the  illness  of  Bro.  Swing,  Mr.  Wash- 
burn immediately  fell  on  his  knees  and  began  to  plead  for 
the  restoration  of  his  life,  feeling  the  great  responsibility 
of  the  church  work  and  apparent  necessary  changes  that 
were  coming  was  more  than  he  could  carry,  as  there  had 
always  been  such  a  close  bond  of  intimacy  and  understand- 
ing between  them.  I  felt  as  Sister  Swing  expressed  her- 
self— some  way  his  work  was  done.  I  give  the  details  from 
the  pen  of  J.  F.  Washburn. 

DEATH  NO  RESPECTOR  OF  PERSONS 

"To  the  members  of  the  Southern  California  and  Ari- 
zona Holiness  Association  and  all  readers  of  the  Pentecost 
and  lovers  of  true  Holiness  everywhere,  we  send  greetings 


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mingled  with  great  sorrow  of  heart.  Again  death  has  en- 
tered our  ranks  and  our  faithful,  much  honored  and  dearly- 
loved  President,  James  W.  Swing,  has  been  called 
to  exchange  the  cross  for  the  crown.  He  passed 
away  at  his  home,  near  San  Bernardino,  in  quiet- 
ness and  asurance  on  Friday,  May  first,  at  four 
A.  M.,  after  a  brief  illness  of  one  week,  surrounded  by- 
most  of  his  family  and  several  friends.  He  was  taken  sick 
Friday,  April  24th,  with  pneumonia,  which  assumed  the 
typhus  form.  During  the  first  few  days  he  suffered  a  great 
deal,  enduring  it  patiently  and  conversing  freely  always 
upon  topics  concerning  the  cause  for  which  he  has  so  freely- 
given  his  life.  Prayers  were  offered  by  many  of  the  friends 
who  visited  him  and  it  seemed  as  though  with  success  at 
one  period,  all  suffering  ceasing  and  many  encouraging 
symptoms  following;  but  he  seemed  to  feel  his  time  was 
nigh,  and  said  to  the  friends  that  he  would  rather  go  and 
would  have  been  over  already,  but  they  were  holding  him 
back,  upon  which  his  noble,  self-sacrificing  wife  said  she 
could  do  so  no  more.  He  proved  true  to  the  last  and  again 
gave  to  his  son,  George,  explicit  directions  concerning  his 
burial  and  the  last  services,  that  were  so  soon  to  be  per- 
formed. Those  who  were  at  the  last  Association  meeting 
will  never  forget  the  carefully  detailed  statements  he  there 
made  expressing  his  wishes  as  regarding  his  funeral,  there- 
by setting  forth  those  prominent  and  ever-fixed  principles 
of  his  life,  which  made  him  rise  to  emminence,  esteemed 
and  honored  by  all  who  knew  him  in  fellowship  and  in  love ; 
viz.,  avoiding  notoriety,  walking  in  humility,  practicing 
economy.  Although  the  fever,  the  choked  lungs,  the  pain 
and  all  was  rebuked,  yet  the  heart,  that  center  of  physical 
life  was  gently,  but  surely  touched  by  its  Maker ;  slower  and 
weaker  became  its  motion  until  as  a  clock  run  down  it  stop- 
ped and  all  was  hushed  and  still. 

"The  sad  intelligence  was  at  once  by  mail,  by  tele- 
graph, etc.,  conveyed  to  all  the  churches,  and  as  many  of 
the  saints  as  could  be  reached  in  time  for  the  funeral  ser- 
vice, which  was  held  at  their  home  on  Saturday,  May  2nd, 
1896,  at  2 :30  P.  M.  The  writer  (grief  stricken)  by  request 
of  the  family  taking  charge  and  endeavoring  to  carry 
out  his  living  principles  and  dying  requests  as  best  we 
could.  The  following  history  in  brief,  was  read  to  the  very- 
large  concourse  of  people: 

"  James  Wesley  Swing  was  born  March  29th,  1840, 
near  Bethel,  Ohio.  He  emigrated  to  California.  In  Janu- 
ary, 1867,  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  F.  Gamer. 
October,  1869,  in  San  Bernardino,  Cal.     He  held  office  of 

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226  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

county  clerk  a  number  of  years  and  was  highly  esteemed  by 
the  citizens  for  his  efficiency  and  integrity,  both  in  office 
and  in  business.  He  was  converted  in  the  South  M.  E. 
Church  in  1878,  sanctified  at  a  Holiness  camp-meeting  held 
by  Harden  Wallace  and  B.  A.  Washburn  in  1881,  in  San 
Bernardino,  after  which  he  commenced  holding  meetings 
on  the  line  of  Holiness,  and  soon  after  associated  himself 
wholly  with  the  new  movement,  working  with  great  energy 
and  sacrifice  to  advance  true  Holiness,  and  to  defend  it 
against  all  manner  of  fraud  and  the  many  species  of  fanat- 
icism and  false  teachings  and  teachers  that  have  so  often 
threatened  us.  He  set  in  order  the  first  Holiness  Church 
in  Southern  California,  in  San  Bernardino,  May  1st,  1884, 
with  elders,  deacons,  etc.  He  was  chosen  president  by  the 
Southern  California  and  Arizona  Holiness  Association  in 
1884,  which  place  he  has  continually  filled  with  honor  in 
faithfulness  and  wise  judgment,  dealing  out  justice  with- 
out partiality  until  the  day  of  his  death,  being  re-elected 
each  year  except  one,  in  which  he  declined  to  serve. 

"As  a  holy  people  we  loose  our  earthly  head,  our  noble 
leader,  a  wise  counsellor  and  none  of  us  will  feel  it  more 
than  him  upon  whom  has  fallen  the  mantle  of  deep  respon- 
sibility.    (Oh  God  thou  art  the  strength  of  my  life.) 

"He  leaves  a  wife  and  six  children  to  follow  on,  most 
of  whom  are  endeavoring  to  serve  Christ.  The  language 
recorded  in  Rev.  14:13,  we  deemed  an  appropriate  text  to 
express  the  present,  past  and  future  of  this  man's  life — 
'And  I  heard  a  voice  from  Heaven  saying;  Blessed  are  the 
dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth,  yea,  saith  the 
Spirit  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labors  and  their  works 
do  follow  them.'  Many  of  the  saints  were  present  at  the 
services.  All  had  lost  a  friend,  a  relative  and  the  great 
family  mourned  a  father.  Also  a  large  class  of  neighbors, 
fellow  townsmen  and  citizens  joined  the  weeping  throng 
and  yet  we  bow  in  humble  submission  to  God  and  say  Thy 
will  be  done.'  " 

Sister  Thompson,  who  with  her  son  Ben,  went  to  Li- 
beria, Africa,  to  join  her  son  Frank  a  few  months  ago, 
died  February  20th.  Ben  having  passed  on  a  little  before 
her,  leaving  only  Frank  there  to  work  for  the  Master. 

The  Committee  of  Fifteen,  J.  F.  Washburn,  Chairman, 
assembled  June  3rd.  All  being  present  except  Mrs.  Emma 
Brand,  who  was  detained  two  days  by  her  mother's  illness, 
when  she  joined  us.  It  did  not  tako  long  for  us  to  learn 
that  we  knew  but  little  of  the  things  that  God  wanted  of  us, 
but  with  an  eye  single  to  His  glory  we  waited,  prayed,  list- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  227 

ened,  talked,  and  step  by  step  He  led  us  on  and  out  until 
the  over-hanging  clouds  one  by  one  gave  way  and  we  emerg- 
ed out  of  what  had  seemed  before  us,  and  all  about  us  a 
dense  forest  of  insurmountables,  into  the  glorious  sunlight 
of  mid-day.  Never  have  I  more  clearly  seen  demonstrated 
the  constant  abiding  and  leading  of  the  hand  of  God,  than 
during  the  entire  session.  Considering  how  large  a  com- 
mittee and  that  it  was  composed  of  every  phase  of  the  pe- 
culiarities which  go  to  make  up  human  individuality  and 
what  might  be  a  fair  representation  of  the  character  of  the 
people,  who  had  chosen  them,  also  of  human  nature  at  large, 
coming  from  different  relations  and  associations  with  the 
work  and  different  training,  etc.,  and  then  they  labored  on 
day  after  day  seeking  the  mind  of  God  and  formulating  for 
all  these  peculiarities  something  that  would  please  God, 
and  harmonize  every  discordant  element  which  through  the 
Divine  mind  Who  is  the  Authority  of  all  law  and  government 
for  the  human  soul,  your  committee  was  enabled  to  fully 
accomplish  their  most  intricate  task.  And  all  through 
the  long  and  tedious  labor,  love,  courage  and  kind- 
ness prevailed  and  at  no  time  was  there  a  sentence 
uttered  that  carried  with  it  the  spirit  to  wound. 
The  Wonderful  Counselor,  the  Mighty  God,  had  kept 
the  control.  Trials?  Yes,  for  no  work  is  so  calcu- 
lated to  try  our  peculiar  nature,  as  this  class  of  committee 
work.  After  having  gone  all  through  the  different  phases 
of  the  needed  work  assigned,  article  by  article,  with  prayer 
and  carefulness,  conclusions  were  arrived  at  by  majorities. 
Then  a  second  careful  and  prayerful  review  and  correcting 
which  seemed  almost  if  not  quite,  unanimous.  Then  as  a 
whole  there  was  not  a  dissenting  voice,  all  being  of  one  mind 
and  heart  and  all  were  present  except  Bros.  White  and 
Williams,  whom  other  duties  called  away.  At  this  junc- 
ture all  control  of  the  committee  was  lost  sight  of  and  the 
voice  of  prayer,  and  praise,  mingled  with  weeping  and 
shouting  went  up  as  a  sweet  incense  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
manifested  Himself  to  and  through  all.  From  every  lip  and 
heart  there  arose  a  prayer,  and  the  power  of  God  was  won- 
derfully demonstrated  in  the  up-lifted  hands  to  God,  the 
flowing  tears,  the  joyous  bursts  of  laughter  and  the  shouts 
of  praise,  until  the  very  visage  was  changed  from  glory 
to  glory.  This  was  the  seal  of  God  to  us,  beloved  of  His  ap- 
proval. Every  member  of  the  committee  testified  that  they 
heartily  and  completely  endorse  all  that  will  be  presented 
before  the  churches  for  your  consideration  and  adoption. 

At  ten  P.  M.,  June  12th,  we  closed  by  a  general  good 
shake-hand,  which  reached  the  hearts  of  all  present,  and 


228  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

we  separated,  feeling  more  closely  and  firmly  united  each 
to  the  other,  and  all  to  the  one  work  of  establishing  Holi- 
ness Churches  over  the  entire  world,  so  far  as  we  can,  in 
order  to  spread  scriptural  Holiness,  and  thus  secure  inhabi- 
tants for  the  holy  Heaven  where  sitteth  on  a  great  white 
throne  the  Holy  One.  We  feel  that  all  the  saints  who  have 
been  praying  for  us  have  a  large  part  in  all  that  has  been 
accomplished  by  your  committee.  Let  not  your  prayers  be 
turned  until  all  is  accompHshed  and  we  see  eye  to  eye  as  a 
people  to  the  glory  of  God,  and  till  this  commends  itself  to 
the  masses  of  holy  people  with  no  home  or  prospect  except 
through  some  such  source.    May  this  prove  the  panacea. 

Sister  J.  Hutchinson  writes.  May  27.  "After  waiting 
nearly  eight  months  we  have  been  permitted  to  visit  the 
Leper  settlement  on  the  Island  of  Molokai ;  we  had  a  rough 
passage  of  eight  and  one-half  hours.  We  cast  anchor  a 
short  distance  from  the  island  and  took  to  the  small  boats 
for  landing.  A  brass  band  welcomed  us.  When  I  realized 
who  the  band  was  I  could  have  wept  for  sadness,  but  I  re- 
joiced that  human  nature  was  so  constituted,  for  if  ever  a 
people  in  the  world  had  cause  to  give  up  hope  and  just  be 
miserable  and  unhappy  it  seems  to  me,  the  dwellers  of  Molo- 
kai have,  yet  they  are  much  better  off  than  the  lepers  else- 
where. 

"But  there  they  were  to  meet  us  with  bright  smiling 
faces,  all  who  could  smile ;  one  of  the  features  of  the  disease 
is  hardening  of  the  skin  of  the  forehead  and  face  and  many 
of  the  faces  are  so  disfigured  besides  that  a  smile  is  a  thing 
of  the  past.  Most  of  them  looked  cheerful  though  some 
could  not  keep  back  the  tears.  Some  show  no  signs  of  dis- 
ease, others  nothing  else;  the  face  appearing  more  like  a 
horrible  mask  than  anything  human.  The  hands  and  feet 
of  many  are  drawn  out  of  shape  or  partly  gone,  yet  they 
manage  to  get  about.  Mrs.  Jenkins  told  of  two  girls,  each 
having  lost  a  hand,  who  played  on  the  piano  as  one  girl. 
The  walls  are  decorated  with  pictures  in  shell  frames  made 
by  the  girls.  They  gather  the  shells  on  the  beach.  They 
have  enough  to  eat;  the  substantials  being  supplied  by  the 
government.  There  are  over  100  in  the  girls'  home,  from 
five  months  old  to  women  grown.  There  are  forty  boys 
born  on  the  island,  who,  as  yet,  show  no  signs  of  the  dis- 
ease. The  privilege  of  visiting  the  island  is  given  to  but 
few  and  not  many  desire  to  go.  We  would  never  dare  to 
repeat  the  visit  but  for  the  purpose  of  aleviating  their  con- 
dition." 

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HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  229 

night.  The  attendance  was  good  and  the  spiritual  meet- 
ings much  the  same  as  have  been  given  account  of  the  past 
few  years.  Very  large  crowds  on  Sundays.  The  most  im- 
portant work  of  the  assembly  at  this  time,  was  that  of  the 
necessity  of  changing  from  the  old  organization  as  an  As- 
sociation to  the  new,  that  of  a  regular  incorporated  church. 
The  business  part,  lasting  longer  than  ever  before,  occupying 
over  ten  days.  The  business  meeting  of  the  Southern  Cali- 
fornia and  Arizona  Holiness  Association  opened  with  a 
session  of  earnest  prayer  for  wisdom  and  guidance,  then 
Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn,  the  President,  made  a  few  remarks 
and  read  John  17:19-23  on  oneness;  also,  first  Cor.  12th, 
and  prayed.  The  regular  order  of  the  business  was  sus- 
pended and  the  report  of  the  committee  was  read,  and  re- 
ceived for  further  consideration.  Afternoon:  The  Asso- 
ciation adjourned  subject  to  call  of  the  President.  The 
members  of  the  Holiness  Churches  met  to  organize  and  in- 
corporate The  Holiness  Church.  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  was 
chosen  temporary  chairman  and  Bro.  Kaatz,  temporary  sec- 
retary. A  list  of  the  names  of  the  members  of  the  Holi- 
ness Churches  present  was  made  up,  216  being  present. 
Articles  of  incorporation  were  adopted,  a  ballot  was  taken 
for  President,  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  being  elected. 

Wednesday,  nine  trustees  elected  and  instructed  to  in- 
corporate. 

Thursday,  13th.  Bros.  Washburn,  Kaatz,  and  the  di- 
rectors of  the  Holiness  Church  went  to  Los  Angeles  to  in- 
corporate. 

The  sum  of  $100  left  to  the  Association  by  our  beloved 
Bro.  Swing,  was  presented  and  received  with  thanks  and 
much  emotion  as  memories  of  him  filled  our  minds.  A  let- 
ter of  appreciation  was  ordered  sent  to  Sister  Swing,  who 
had  gone  home  from  camp.  Many  wished  to  make  a  volun- 
tary offering  for  her  and  $28.15  was  brought  in. 

The  Association  did  a  little  business  in  the  afternoon, 
and  then  adjourned.  The  Holiness  Church  was  called  to 
order  immediately,  deciding  to  consider  the  constitution, 
etc.,  prepared  by  the  Committee  of  Fifteen,  section  by  sec- 
tion, with  a  view  to  their  adoption,  which  was  carried  out, 
occupying  the  most  of  ten  days  of  business,  and  while  it  was 
a  long  and  intricate  business  session,  we  have  been  drawn 
to  each  other  with  a  deeper  sympathy  and  love  and  the  bond 
of  union  strengthened  by  the  things  we  did  and  the  changes 
which  were  wrought.  We  surely  did  have  great  reason  to 
thank  Almighty  God  for  His  guiding  hand,  and  aiding  grace 
all  through  those  days  of  strenuous  labor.  Prayer  reached 
the  ear  of  God  and  was  answered  in  giving  wisdom,  grace 


230  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

and  glory  while  passing  through  this  most  important  epoch 
in  our  history  as  a  people  and  proved  the  power  and  love 
of  God  more  clearly  than  all  the  past  of  our  lives.  It  was 
necessary  for  the  rules,  form  of  government  and  statement 
of  doctrine  as  revised,  and  adopted,  by  the  HoMness  Church, 
when  in  general  assembly,  August  14th,  1896,  for  final 
adoption  legal  and  complete,  to  have  a  two  weeks'  notice  of 
a  special  meeting  of  the  individual  churches,  for  this  ob- 
ject; also  to  consider  the  transfer  of  the  local  church  prop- 
erty. These  rules  to  be  read  before  the  Church  and  adopt- 
ed as  a  whole,  which  being  carried  out  resulted  in  the  fact 
that  instead  of  the  general  gathering  of  the  holy  people 
being  an  independent  Association  it  became  the  General 
Assembly  of  the  Holiness  Churches;  all  members  present 
having  a  voice  and  a  vote.  All  matters  of  general  interest 
will  be  referred  to  every  local  body  for  action  and  a  ma- 
jority of  all  votes  cast  will  be  final. 

We  felt  much  indebted  to  Walter  F.  Haas,  City  Attor- 
ney, for  so  willingly  and  generously  taking  us  through  this 
most  important  change  in  the  Holiness  movement. 

The  first  Board  of  Elders  chosen  were  as  follows :  For 
one  year:  J.  F.  Washburn,  J.  M.  Roberts,  J.  M.  Lewis,  R.  H. 
Winslow;  for  two  years:  W.  H.  Morgan,  Thomas  Hezmal- 
halch,  Mrs.  Alice  J.  Whiting,  Leonard  A.  Clark;  for  three 
years:  F.  E.  Hill,  J.  E.  Langen,  S.  D.  White,  G.  V.  D.  Brand. 

J.  F.  Washburn,  President ;  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  Vice-Presi- 
dent; J.  M.  Lewis,  Secretary. 

October  23rd,  Sister  S.  J.  Hutchinson  returned  home, 
not  being  able  to  get  a  place  among  the  lepers,  as  she  had 
expected. 

FRANK  L.  CHAPMAN'S  EXPERIENCE 

I  was  sanctified  March  13,  1896.  Later  on  united  with 
the  Holiness  Church  working  with  them  in  Pasadena  for 
some  years  since  that  time,  and  in  1903  feit  that  the  Lord 
put  it  upon  me  to  take  up  the  work  in  the  South  to  work 
among  my  people  spreading  Scriptural  Holiness.  So  on 
May  17th,  1904,  my  wife  and  self  left  Pasadena  for  Pensa- 
cola,  Florida,  to  take  up  the  work.  Arriving  there  on  the 
22nd,  which  was  on  Sunday  morning.  Stopping  at  my  old- 
est sister's  the  next  day,  Monday,  I  went  to  the  baggage 
room  and  got  our  baggage,  had  it  taken  to  my  sister's  place 
until  we  could  get  a  permanent  place  where  we  could  have 
plenty  of  room.  We  rented  a  house  with  three  rooms.  We 
had  a  sleeping-room,  one  room  for  a  mission,  and  a  cooking 
room.     Now  we  were  ready  for  business. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896  231 

We  then  began  taking  up  visiting  from  house  to  house 
during  the  day,  and  at  night  we  had  meetings  in  the  Mis- 
sion. Several  professions  among  the  children.  One  young 
man  who  was  sick  unto  death  was  saved  and  went 
unto  Him,  who  says,  "come  unto  me  all  ye  that  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest."  We  prayed  with  the  sick 
and  one  old  man  who  was  sick  with  dropsy,  was  healed  by 
the  power  of  the  Lord,  and  others  getting  help  of  the  Lord. 
We  remained  there  about  three  months. 

Remaining  in  Pensacola  from  May  22  to  August  12th, 
which  night  we  left  en  route  for  the  city  of  Columbus,  Ga., 
wife  feeling  led  of  God  to  go  there  to  work  for  the  Lord  in 
that  place  that  being  her  old  home.  So  we  arrived  there 
the  next  day,  August  13th,  finding  it  very  hot  and  dusty. 
No  one  met  us  at  the  station,  so  we  went  to  old  Sister  Mar- 
tin's whom  had  known  wife  all  of  her  life.  So  we  made  it 
our  home  while  in  Columbus.  Old  Sister  Martin  made  it 
as  nice  as  she  could  for  us  while  at  her  home.  Then  we  be- 
gan visiting  among  the  old  friends  who  wife  had  known  in 
her  younger  days.  So  we  was  invited  to  old  Sister  Willaces 
to  dinner.  While  there,  in  the  afternoon,  we  had  Bible 
reading,  and  some  of  the  neighbors  came  in.  The  people 
began  to  be  stirred  up  about  sanctification  and  Holiness. 
After  that  we  began  to  have  meetings.  It  was  at  Sister 
Willaces  that  we  had  the  first  meeting  and  the  house  was 
so  packed  that  there  was  not  enough  room  for  the  people  to 
sit  or  stand  in  the  house.  The  porch  was  full,  the  yard  in 
front  of  the  house  was  full  and  they  were  all  out  in  the 
street.  Then  we  had  meetings  from  house  to  house  every 
night,  and  wherever  we  had  meetings  the  houses  always 
were  crowded.  So  that  the  people  could  not  get  in  the 
houses  to  stand  or  sit.     So  we  continued  thus. 

We  got  permits  to  hold  meetings  on  the  street.  The 
first  meeting  on  the  street  was  attended  by  the  mayor  of  the 
city  and  the  marshal  and  officers  of  the  city,  and  country 
people  from  over  in  Alabama.  We  had  the  meetings  at  the 
market  place,  where  the  people  from  all  over  the  country 
come  to  trade  on  Saturday,  where  they  bring  everything  they 
have  to  sell  and  they  buy  sugar,  coffee,  whiskey,  tobacco, 
snuff,  everything  that  they  could  carry  home.  Getting  home 
at  a  late  hour,  and  sometimes  they  did  not  get  there  at  ail 
until  the  next  day. 

We  continued  the  street  meetings  until  they  stopped 
us,  then  we  went  outside  the  city  limits  and  had  meetings 
from  house  to  house,  until  we  opened  a  Mission.  Old  Sis- 
ter Martin  had  a  room  on  the  east  side  of  the  house  in  which 
she    lived    and    we    rented    it,    where    we    had    meet- 


232  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

ings  every  night  except  Monday  nights,  for  a  long  time. 
Then  we  had  meetings  every  night  and  every  Sunday  three 
times.  Bible  School  at  ten  o'clock;  other  services  at 
eleven  o'clock  and  three  P.  M.,  and  night.  Sometimes 
there  would  be  as  many  as  six  or  seven  preachers  in  the 
meeting  at  one  time,  to  see  what  we  was  teaching.  When 
they  saw  that  were  we  giving  chapter  and  verse  they  could 
not  deny  the  Scriptures.  We  would  get  some  of  them 
down  on  their  knees,  but  they  would  not  pay  the  price.  The 
people  would  come  for  miles  to  the  meetings.  Some  said 
that  they  never  heard  of  such  a  thing  as  people  getting 
sanctified,  and  some  said  that  they  believed  that  people 
could  get  sanctified,  but  would  die.  They  did  not  want  to 
live  too  good.  Some  got  the  experience  and  the  Lord  took 
them  home.  Old  Sister  Martin  was  the  first  one  to  get 
the  experience  in  the  Mission  on  October  25,  1904.  There 
had  been  some  sanctified  before  this  during  our  visits. 

We  had  prayer  service  at  12  P.  M.  every  day  at  Sister 
Fisher's  house.  One  of  the  sisters  that  had  gotten  the  ex- 
perience. Several  got  sanctified  at  the  12  o'clock  meeting. 
The  men  could  not  get  to  the  12  o'clock  meeting  but  would 
come  at  night.  Some  men  and  women  would  attend  the 
meetings  night  after  night,  but  would  not  pay  the  price. 
One  dear  sister,  a  Methodist  preacher's  wife,  that  had  been 
sick  for  a  long  time  said  that  she  had  read  in  James  where 
it  said  call  for  the  elders  of  the  church  and  let  them  pray 
over  them  and  anoint  them  with  oil  and  she  asked  her  hus- 
band and  others  to  pray  for  her  and  anoint  her,  but  they 
would  not.  She  and  my  wife  knew  each  other  in  days  gone 
by,  so  we  went  to  her  house  and  prayed  with  her,  and  she 
was  sanctified  and  she  got  out  and  told  her  neighbors  that 
the  Lord  had  sanctified  her  and  we  went  to  her  home  and 
prayed  for  her  healing.  So  the  Lord  did  heal  her  and  she 
walked  about  a  mile  down  town  and  back  after  getting 
sanctified.  She  wanted  to  unite  with  the  Holiness  Church 
like  all  who  get  sanctified  ought  to  do,  so  when  the  church 
was  set  in  order,  she  united  with  them.  When  there  were 
enough  sanctified,  we  had  Bro.  Goings  come  and  set  the 
church  in  order  with  twenty-two  members.  It  was  organ- 
ized on  the  6th  day  of  January,  1906.  The  First  Holiness 
Church  of  Columbus,  Georgia. 

After  the  church  was  organized,  we  asked  the  Lord 
for  a  lot  to  build  us  a  house  to  worship  Him  in  so  we 
prayed  and  the  Lord  put  it  in  Old  Sister  Martins  heart  to 
give  us  a  lot.  Then  we  asked  the  Father  for  money  for 
the  building.  And  as  a  good  Father  will  do  for  His  children 
he  gave  us  $700  dollars  for  the  building  and  $45  dollars  for 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897  233 

the  seats,  so  we  have  a  nice  chapel  on  the  lot  all  ceiled  and 
finished.  The  best  of,  when  the  building  was  finished  every 
dollar  was  paid  down.  The  gentleman  who  was  the  man  to 
whom  the  money  was  paid,  said  he  never  knew  of  such  a 
thing  as  having  all  the  money  down  at  once  on  a  church. 


1897 

The  Semi-Annual  Camp-meeting  of  the  Holiness  Church 
with  Love,  Joy,  Peace,  Meekness,  Unity,  as  the  Motto  or 
Foundation  of  their  work,  opened  Friday  night,  April  16th, 
at  Burbank,  Cal.,  with  a  large  number  of  the  saints  in  at- 
tendance and  an  enjoyable  and  instructive  meeting.  A  six 
o'clock  meeting  was  held  every  morning  with  the  usual 
testimonies,  prayers,  songs  and  teachings. 

Saturday,  ten  A.  M.,  Bro.  Washburn  gave  thoughts  on 
proper  and  improper  independence  and  how  to  seek  light. 
Bro.  Parker  gave  his  experience  in  leaving  the  ministery 
and  then  getting  back  into  God's  order  again,  warning  oth- 
ers to  keep  in  the  work  to  which  God  calls  them. 

Bro.  Langen  said-  a  Chinese  laundry  man  spoiled  a 
shirt  bosom  for  him  trying  to  get  out  a  harmless  little  spot. 
We  should  be  careful  not  to  do  needless  harm  in  trying  to 
correct  the  faults  of  our  brethren. 

The  Holiness  Church  convened  in  business  session  at 
ten  A.  M.,  April  20th,  J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  After 
fervent  prayer,  Bro.  Washburn  read  and  commented  on  Psa. 
50:  62:11-12-133.  Board  of  Elders  reported  "We  consid- 
er the  work  as  a  whole  encouraging  and  on  the  advance 
both  in  spirituality  and  in  confidence  in  the  present  methods 
and  plans  of  work.  Out  of  thirty-seven  churches  that 
composed  those  under  the  supervision  of  the  Southern  Cali- 
fornia and  Arizona  Holiness  Association,  thirty-one  have 
accepted  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Holiness  Church, 
beside  one  new  one. 

At  night  a  sister  testified  of  being  healed  of  catarrh  of 
the  stomach  four  years  ago,  after  suffering  with  it  for. 
twenty-four  years.    Bro.  Logsden  exhorted. 

Wednesday.  Bro.  George  Teel  was  granted  a  certi- 
ficate as  a  minister  of  the  Gospel.  Also  Bro.  Walter  Mat- 
ney. 


234  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897 

Friday  night.  Bro.  George  Goings  spoke  of  the  great 
spiritual  needs  of  the  colored  people  of  the  Southern  States 
and  said  God  was  leading  him  to  go  to  preach  the  Gospel  to 
them.  Sister  Whiting  said  we  should  settle  down  to  work 
under  our  present  system.  Thus  ended  the  most  pleasant 
and  harmonious  business  meeting  we  had  ever  held.  Per- 
fect love  abounded. 

Saturday.  Bros.  Crabb  and  Knox  occupied  the  time 
in  the  forenoon.  Afternoon,  some  were  anointed  for  heal- 
ing. At  night  a  sister  testified  to  being  healed  of  hemor- 
rhage of  the  lungs  nine  years  ago  and  had  been  free  from  it 
ever  since;  was  snactified  twelve  years  ago.  Bro.  Langen 
said:  "Many  of  us  have  made  vows  here,  now  let  us  keep 
them  and  the  work  will  advance."  The  last  Sunday  morn- 
ing Bro.  Washburn  spoke  from  I  Tim.  4:1-12.  "We  must 
beware  of  seducing  spirits."  Bro.  Morgan  said  "A  good 
minister  is  not  necessarily  a  big  one.  They  make  very 
large  guns  these  days,  but  that  does  not  do  away  with  all 
the  small  ones  or  make  them  useless.  A  shingle  nail  is 
just  as  necessary  in  its  place  as  the  largest  sill." 

Bro.  Alf.  Adams:  "I  have  not  been  able  to  be  here 
much,  but  Jesus  knows  best.  Once  I  heard  Bro.  Hervey 
preach  and  I  said  0,  I  wish  I  could  preach  like  him  and  the 
tears  ran  down  my  face.  My  wife  wanted  to  know  what 
was  the  matter.  I  told  her  if  I  could  only  preach  like  Bro. 
Hervey  I  believed  God  could  use  me.  She  said  she  thought 
so  too.  On  the  way  home  we  saw  a  little  glow  worm.  Right 
ahead  of  us  was  a  large  electric  light  on  the  hill.  That 
light  represented  Bro.  Hervey  and  the  glow  worm  was  my- 
self. The  little  worm  did  not  refuse  to  shine,  neither 
should  we  no  matter  if  we  cannot  shine  like  somebody  else. 
Be  yourself." 

At  night,  with  parting  songs  and  general  hand-shaking, 
this  blessed  meeting  closed.  Bro.  C.  H.  Stanton  says:  'T 
have  just  returned  to  my  charge  from  what  to  me  was  a 
most  succesfsul,  united  and  spiritual  meeting.  The  sweet- 
ness of  the  Spirit  and  the  hallowed  influence  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  were  particularly  observ^able  to  any  one.  The  ad- 
vancement, both  in  business  and  spirituality  was  very  no- 
ticeable. This  line  is  undoubtedly  the  strictest  and  nearest 
to  the  Bible  line  of  any  other  and  if  we  view  it  so,  we 
should  certainly  give  it  our  best  efforts.  If  we  have  Holi- 
ness as  the  basis  of  church  membership  in  our  hearts,  it 
will  move  our  talents,  our  tongues,  our  feet,  our  hands,  in 
that  direction  and  remove  the  shiftlessness  and  the  desire 
to  run  about  and  cater  to  the  suggestions  of  others.     Paul 


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said:  'It  is  good  to  be  zealously  affected  always  in  a  good 
thing.'  Realizing  we  do  have  a  good  thing,  let  us  stick  to 
it.  It  is  said  Alexander  the  Great  had  a  soldier  in  his 
ranks  who  bore  the  same  name  as  himself,  but  was  a  great 
coward.  The  Emperor  was  enraged  at  his  conduct  and 
commanded  him  to  either  change  his  name  or  to  honor  it. 
The  religious  world  is  looking  at  us  to  see  if  the  stand  we 
have  taken  will  be  a  success  or  a  failure.  It  will  be  a  suc- 
cess as  we  obediently  push  on  with  faith,  hope,  energy,  in 
a  regular  attendance  at  our  meetings  and  helping  the  un- 
saved to  see  without  Holiness  no  man  can  see  the  Lord." 

February  27.  Sister  Hutchinson  writes  on  her  return: 
"When  I  bought  my  ticket  for  Atuona,  to  labor  among 
the  lepers,  no  one  told  me  that  I  was  to  stop  a 
long  way  short  of  it,  but  so  I  found  a  few  days  after 
I  left  California.  When  I  reached  Taiopae  I  found  a  vessel 
almost  ready  to  go,  but  when  I  made  my  application  for  a 
passage  I  was  told  by  a  prominent  Catholic  official  I  could 
not  go.  I  spent  eleven  days  in  Papiete,  the  Capitol  of  Ta- 
hiti, one  of  the  Society  Islands.  It  is  thirty-five  miles  long 
with  an  area  of  500  square  miles.  A  population  of  11,000. 
It  presents  the  appearance  of  two  circular  islands  by  a  low 
narrow  neck  of  land. 

"April  20th.  I  reached  San  Francisco  early  this 
morning.  We  had  a  long,  rough  trip  and  it  seems  good  to 
be  able  to  walk  without  holding  on.  Since  Saturday  night 
we  had  the  roughest  time  of  the  whole  trip  and  it  was  al- 
most impossible  for  the  women  at  least,  to  get  around  at 
all.  I  feel  more  than  ever  the  blessedness  of  being  among 
a  chosen  people." 

Just  a  little  of  C.  A.  Massie's  experience  from  Phoenix, 
Arizona:  "Christ  pardoned  all  my  sins  in  the  State  of 
Missouri  and  I  joined  the  Free  Will  Baptist  Church 
and  was  ordained  deacon  and  elected  superintendent 
of  the  Sunday  School,  but  after  a  while  my  re- 
joicing seemed  to  cease.  I  could  not  pray  in  public, 
could  not  talk  and  soon  began  to  feel  that  I  was  a 
stumbling  block,  but  could  not  find  out  the  cause  of  my 
weakness.  Oh,  how  my  light  seemed  to  go!  All  seemed 
utter  darkness.  I  just  dragged  through  eight  long  years 
without  any  joy.  I  was  afraid  to  go  to  a  neighbor's  house 
to  eat  for  fear  I  would  be  called  on  to  return  thanks  at  the 
table,  and  if  I  staid  all  night  away  from  home  I  was  afraid 
I  would  be  called  on  to  pray.  We  came  to  Arizona  eleven 
years  ago  and  I  quit  praying  at  home  or  abroad.  My  chil- 
dren were  growing  up  and  some  of  them  had  never  heard 


236  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897 

me  pray.  My  good  wife  got  converted  and  sanctified  and 
began  to  preach  to  me.  I  would  not  let  her  read  the  Bible 
in  my  presence,  or  talk  to  me  on  that  subject,  but  I  could 
not  stop  her  praying.  Many  times  have  I  watched  her 
shadow  after  I  would  go  to  bed,  to  see  if  she  w^ould  pray 
before  she  would  retire,  and  soon  would  see  the  shadow  go 
down  and  her  heart  would  go  up  to  God  for  me.  Bro.  Wash- 
burn and  wife  came  here  and  held  revival  services  in  a 
tent.  My  wife  attended  them  all,  but  I  was  always  too 
tired.  Finally  I  went  one  Sunday  and  invited  them  all 
home  to  take  dinner  with  me,  but  had  made  up  my  mind  to 
so  completely  wind  him  up  on  this  sanctification  questioa 
that  he  would  have  to  go  back  to  California  to  get  the  kinks 
out.  0,  how  sick  I  was  of  that  word  'sanctify.'  I  felt  like 
getting  our  Bible  and  hunting  it  through  and  cutting  that 
word  out  from  beginning  to  end.  They  had  not  been  in 
my  house  many  moments  until  I  saw  I  had  struck  a  knot. 
They  sawed  me  off  at  both  ends  and  knocked  all  the  props 
out,  but  one  (self)  and  that  staid  with  me  till  October,  when 
after  being  under  conviction  for  some  time  I  sought  the 
Lord  in  earnest  and  the  good  Lord  rolled  the  load  away  and 
glory,  the  fountain  has  been  bubbling  over  ever  since." 

March  20th.  Sister  Josephine  Cowgill  writes  from 
Jerusalem,  Palestine:  "I  live  quite  close  to  Mt.  Calvery. 
There  are  now  large  crowds  of  visitors  here  from  many 
parts  of  the  world.  When  from  my  window  I  look  at  them 
as  they  pass  by  on  their  way  to  Calvery,  Gethsemane  and 
Olivet,  I  think  how  sacred  the  very  dust  of  these  places 
must  be  to  the  lovers  of  our  Divine  Redeemer.  I  went  out 
there  a  few  weeks  ago  and  gathered  some  'Lilies  of  the 
field.'  I  have  pressed  them.  A  sick  Jew  has  been  to  my 
room  and  asked  me  to  pray.  Some  of  them  are  very  se- 
vere on  their  relatives  when  they  incline  to  Christianity.  I 
have  a  friend  here  whose  name  is  Mary  Magdalene.  She 
is  an  earnest  Christian.  She  told  me  she  craved  the  honor 
of  dying  a  martyr  for  her  love  to  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  if  any 
trouble  came  here  she  would  run  to  the  executioners  and  beg 
them  to  permit  her  the  high  honor  of  a  martyr's  death. 
Some  very  fine  houses  are  being  built  here  now.  I  see  so 
much  here  to  remind  me  of  words  of  Scripture.  Two  wom- 
en grinding  at  the  mill.  Shepherds  with  their  flocks  com- 
ing home  and  carrying  the  tired  ones  in.  I  am  doing  the 
best  I  can  for  these  people.     Pray  for  me." 

From  the  pen  of  J.  A.  Wood,  who  wrote  "Perfect  Love," 
and  who,  with  his  wife,  Jon  Inskop  and  wife,  Mro.  McDon- 
ald and  wife,  spent  the  year  1880  traveling    around    the 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897  237 

world  preaching  Holiness  and  who  the  Author  knew  so  well 
from  a  little  child  on  the  Atlantic  Coast,  and  after  over  a 
half  a  century  find  ourselves  away  on  the  Pacific  Coast  liv- 
ing on  the  same  street  in  the  beautiful  city  of  South  Pasa- 
dena, Cal.  He  says  in  the  Pentecost,  June  11th,  1897: 
"Are  we  doing  our  whole  duty.  Has  there  ever  been  a  pe- 
riod when  the  imperious  demand  for  purity  and  wisdom, 
honor  and  usefulness  were  more  imperative  in  those  who 
possess  and  profess  Christian  Holiness  than  the  present? 
Are  we,  beloved  of  God,  measuring  up  to  the  utmost  possi- 
bility of  devotion  and  usefulness  ?  Are  our  lives  and  exam- 
ple a  living  commentary  on  the  blessed  doctrine  of  perfect 
love,  and  do  they  give  weight  and  influence  to  our  profes- 
sion, our  writing  and  teaching  on  the  subject?  A  holy  life 
full  of  the  Spirit  of  Christ  carries  with  it  an  irresistible  evi- 
dence that  constantly  tell  for  Holiness  and  the  truth  of  God. 
Without  the  Spirit  and  power  of  Holiness  no  matter  what 
we  profess,  what  we  say  on  the  subject  of  Holiness  will  har- 
den the  opposers  and  stumble  them.  Somehow  the  spirit 
of  Holiness  in  our  hearts  and  lives  must  win  in  this  fight 
with  the  devil  and  inbred  sin.  The  spirit  of  Holiness  has 
mighty  convicting  power.  We  must  have  the  wisdom  and 
strength  to  measure  up  to  the  utmost  possibility,  in  resist- 
ing the  tides  of  worldliness,  fashion,  pleasure  and  unbelief 
which  have  set  in  towards  hell  all  around  us.  On  our  faces 
let  us  wrestle  with  God,  to  raise  up  men  and  women  and 
send  them  into  the  field  to  explain,  prove,  defend,  recom- 
mend and  enforce  this  blessed  doctrine  and  explain  Bible 
Holiness.  Let  that  be  our  theme  with  our  tongues  and 
pens,  by  preaching  and  exhortation  and  life,  with  all  meek- 
ness let  us  sing  it,  talk  it,  live  it,  recommend  it,  invite  all 
to  seek  it.  The  Lord  is  on  the  side  of  Holiness  and  let  us 
wholly  and  forever  be  on  the  same  side. 

"Holiness!  Happiness!  Usefulness!  and  Heaven!" 

The  Eighteenth  Annual  Camp-meeting  of  the  Holiness 
Church  opened  Friday  night,  August  13th,  with  a  spirit  of 
testimony  prevailing.  Good  meetings  Saturday,  Sunday 
and  Monday.  Business  commenced  Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.  J. 
F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  Board  of  Elders  report  Church 
is  in  an  encouraging  spiritual  condition;  there  is  no  intri- 
cate business  on  hand  for  this  meeting.  Since  the  Spring 
meeting  Charters  have  been  issued  the  Pasadena  and  Santa 
Paula  Churches.  Chapels  built  at  Boyle  Heights  and 
Ontario. 

Saturday,  9:30  A.  M.  At  the  business  meeting  seven 
of  the  Elders  were  nominated  for  President.    J.  F.  Wash- 


238  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897 

burn  was  re-elected  by  115  votes.  The  next  highest  being 
thirty-four  for  George  Quinan.  A  general  good  meeting 
all  the  way  through.  Farmers,  mechanics,  school  teachers, 
young  and  old,  all  witnessing  to  the  same  blessed  salvation 
with  sometimes  a  spirit  of  rejoicing  having  universal  sway 
and  again  a  deep  solemnity  settling  down  upon  saint  and 
sinner,  and  we  realized  we  were  in  the  immediate  presence 
of  God.  The  feeling  of  awe,  reverence  and  gratitude  were 
blended  in  the  hearts  of  the  saints  as  we  heard  men  who 
had  been  in  sin,  tell  how  God  had  lifted  them  up,  and  en- 
abled them  to  live  godly  lives  and  preach  the  everlasting 
Gospel.  The  last  night  the  tent  was  packed  and  great  power 
manifested  in  the  audience. 

It  seems  this  is  the  place  to  have  some  notes  from  Bro. 
and  Sister  Goings,  Slaughterville,  Ky.,  Sept.  15th:  "We 
left  our  home  at  Pasadena  on  the  7th,  via  the  Santa  Fe 
route.  Met  friends  at  San  Bernardino,  also  at  Flagstaff. 
At  Kansas  City  we  met  a  brother  102  years  old.  'Are  you 
a  Christian?'  I  asked.  His  head  bowed  reverently,  his 
voice  grew  strong,  'I  am,  sir!'  was  the  reply.  'Don't  re- 
member years  any  more,  but  possibly  seventy  or  eighty 
years.'  By  this  time  he  had  attracted  a  crowd.  'I  wish  I 
had  started  to  be  a  Christian  sooner,'  the  centenarian  con- 
tinued. We  spent  the  night  in  St.  Louis;  next  day  rode 
210  miles  through  dust  and  heat  to  this  place  where  two 
brothers  met  us  with  a  smile,  feeling  their  prayers  were  be- 
ing answered.  We  were  soon  comfortably  located  and  at 
10:30  Lord's  Day  met  for  worship.  Some  families  coming 
ten  miles,  bringing  the  baby  and  staying  until  after  night 
service.  This  has  been  the  field  of  some  of  the  ablest  men 
who  teach  Holiness,  but  oppose  organization.  Four  years 
ago  five  colored  people  who  were  in  the  experience  saw  ap- 
proaching danger,  organized  a  Holiness  Church  and  without 
any  special  aid  from  outside  have  lived  and  are  nine  in  num- 
ber now.  An  increase  of  one  a  year,  a  place  open  for  Holi- 
ness workers,  foundation  laid  for  a  new  building. 

"Oct.  4th,  finds  us  at  Nebo,  Ky.  The  brethren  not 
having  made  any  arrangements  for  us  it  looked  like  we 
might  have  to  stay  out  of  doors.  One  old  man  walked  sev- 
eral miles  to  intercede  for  us,  but  of  no  avail.  It  was  late 
at  night  and  no  chance  to  hire  a  lodging  for  there  is  no 
such  places.  I  finally  came  to  the  home  of  a  widow  and  her 
son,  who  said  'Come  in,  if  you  can  make  out  with  my  home.' 
So  we  did,  remembering  the  widow  at  Zarephath  (1  kings 
17:10.)  Next  day  a  fair  company  assembled  to  hear  the 
Word  three  times,  and  at  night  the  house  was  crowded. 
The  people  here  have  been  much  imposed  upon  by  many 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897  239 

sharks,  so  they  will  not  receive  any  body  as  they  should, 
and  ail  the  preachers  holding  authority,  are  opposed  to  the 
doctrine  of  Holiness  and  are  especially  afraid  of  preachers 
holding  meeting  on  their  charges,  for  fear  they  will  get  a 
little  money  off  their  people.  But,  the  real  facts  are  there 
is  no  money  to  get  worth  while,  as  the  pastors  have  two 
and  three  charges  and  can  only  get  $50.00  to  $60.00  per 
year  from  them  all  together;  of  course,  they  need  it  all. 
When  conference  closed  we  are  told  some  of  the  preachers 
were  compelled  to  go  on  foot;  some  100  miles  to  their  ap- 
pointments and  the  Lord  only  knew  what  they  would  find 
when  they  got  there.  Often  not  a  place  to  stay  all  night, 
not  a  penny,  not  a  real,  earnest  helper.  All  this  stands  in 
the  way  of  true  Holiness.  There  are  people  here  who  will 
be  taught  if  they  can  be  reached,  but  it  must  be  done  like 
foreign  work.  There  is  nothing  here  to  support  a  mis- 
sionary, white  or  black.  Living  is  as  expensive  as  in  Cali- 
fornia to  the  mission  worker.  Railroad  to  evangelists  two 
cents  a  mile.  So  the  worker  here  without  money  is  hin- 
dered and  eventually  driven  out.  There  are  many  talented 
people  here  among  all  classes,  who,  if  properly  taught,  will 
soon  carry  the  work  on,  but  who  will  teach  them  and  how 
shall  we  live  while  we  teach  them?  Fanaticism  is  as  catch- 
ing here  as  the  yellow  fever  and  more  fatal.  If  we  are  not 
on  God's  church  basis  the  work  will  not  stand.  This  is  a 
churchgoing  people.  Some  come  eighteen  miles  and  are 
on  time,  but  their  presence  is  the  most  they  can  give. 
Fevers  are  common,  no  rain  for  ten  weeks,  wells  nearly  dry 
and  water  bad,  but  we  take  courage  as  we  stand  before  the 
people  and  say :  'Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord  and  ye  shall 
live.'  We  go  leaning  on  the  Savior's  strong  arm.  He  gives 
grace  and  health;  we  feel  the  Lord  sent  us  to  this  country. 
I  favor  missionaries  to  foreign  fields,  but  not  to  neglect  our 
home  mission  fields.  I  am  not  willing  to  concede  this  work 
to  the  enemy  of  souls.  I  feel  the  spirit  waxing  strong  as 
I  write. 

"December  1st.  We  had  a  nine  days'  meeting  at  Hen- 
derson, Ky.  Some  converted.  A  young  teacher  in  the 
public  school,  a  bright  Christian  girl,  made  arrangements 
for  me  to  meet  the  people  of  the  neighborhood  where  she 
lived.  So  on  our  way  home  Mr.  Goings  went  on,  leaving 
me  at  Maddisonville,  where  I  was  met  by  two  small  boys. 
After  walking  about  a  mile  through  the  mud  to  the  young 
teacher's  city  boarding  place  we  found  her  father  had  come 
for  us,  but  seeing  it  would  soon  be  dark,  and  was  so  stormy, 
concluded  I  would  not  come,  and  had  gone  home  four  miles, 
leaving  us  that  far  from  her  own  home  and  the  place    of 


240  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1897 

meeting  two  miles  farther  still ;  six  miles  from  where  we 
should  be  at  seven  o'clock.  But,  providentially  one  of  the 
neighbors  was  in  town,  who  took  us  in  a  big  lumber  wagon, 
and  away  we  went  over  some  of  the  roughest,  darkest  road 
I  ever  traveled;  feeling  perfectly  safe;  praise  the  Lord  for 
a  hand  to  guide,  when  we  cannot  see  the  way.  Reached  the 
house  by  six,  and  in  a  little  while  were  sitting  down  to  a 
good  supper,  such  fine  biscuits  I  never  ate.  Baked  in  a 
three-legged  long  handled  skillet  on  the  hearth  before  a  big 
log  fire  place.  I  was  anxious  to  go  on,  but  the  father  told 
us  the  creek  was  up,  and  could  not  well  be  crossed,  and  to 
make  ourselves  content  for  a  meeting  the  next  night.  Sat- 
urday evening  we  started  early  so  we  could  see  the  way, 
passing  through  low  marshy  land,  covered  thick  with  tall 
trees,  and  the  way  we  wended  our  way  reminded  me  of  the 
journey  in  the  wilderness.  We  came  to  the  swift  flowing 
creek,  and  the  faithful  horse  drew  us  safely  through.  At 
that  log  school  house  we  had  a  precious  season.  Some  had 
never  seen  a  woman  preacher  and  were  greatly  excited  over 
the  matter.  One  old  mother  told  me  to  preach  on,  as  she 
was  sure  the  Lord  had  sent  me  there.  The  next  morning 
we  walked  two  miles  and  crossed  the  creek  by  walking  on 
a  log.  I  am  happy  in  His  service;  the  comforts  of  home 
do  not  tempt  me." 

November  2nd,  Bro.  Goings  says:  "It  is  now  raining, 
the  wind  blowing  cold  and  looks  like  snow.  Rather  gloomy 
to  a  Californian  to  look  out  upon  a  dark,  cold,  lowering  sky, 
but  it  is  very  cheerful  to  know  and  feel  that  we  are  just 
where  our  Heavenly  Father  wants  us.  We  have  some  en- 
couragement. One  old  man  who  was  discouraged  from  try- 
ing to  be  a  Christian,  heard  us  tell  about  sanctification, 
tried  again,  got  forgiven  and  is  learning  about  sanctifica- 
tion. The  people  here  put  in  a  crop  and  mortgage  it  to  live 
on,  while  it  is  growing,  so  when  they  harvest  their  crop, 
they  have  no  money,  but  live  from  hand  to  mouth;  houses 
are  poorly  constructed,  children  poorly  clad;  fever  in  sum- 
mer, pneumonia  in  winter,  do  their  deadly  work.  There  are 
8,000,000  colored  people,  and  many  whites,  that  need  the 
gospel  in  its  purity.  Nearly  all  men  and  women  use  snuff 
and  tobacco,  and  many  use  strong  drink.  Every  pulpit  is 
furnished  with  two  spitoons  for  the  preacher  to  spit  tobacco 
juice  into.  The  people  do  not  know  any  better.  At  Christ- 
mas time  the  people  all  over  the  South  have  a  right  to  get 
drunk  and  dance  if  they  want  to,  preachers  and  all.  Much 
of  the  present  work  now  is  personal,  from  house  to  house. 
One  night  at  the  A.  M.  E.  Church  we  helped  a  man  to  get 
justified.     We  gave  our  papers  and  tracts  at  this  place. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898  241 

"Nebo,  Ky.  This  city  is  on  the  Ohio  river,  has  several 
railroads,  many  fine  churches,  fifty  of  the  largest  tobacco 
houses  I  ever  saw ;  saloons  all  over  it.  They  are  in  favor  of 
women  preachers.  We  want  to  open  a  mission  if  the  way 
opens.  The  weather  is  cold.  I  hear  religion  has  to  give 
way  to  Christmas  here.  God  is  surely  with  us.  We  feel 
the  effect  of  your  prayers  or  we  surely  could  not  stay  here. 
Sometimes  I  am  tempted  to  think  you  may  soon  get  tired 
writing  or  praying  for  us,  and  leave  us  down  here  alone 
with  God,  but  we  hope  you  will  watch  with  us  all  the  way." 

Elder  William  Steinmeier  gives  some  of  his  experience : 
"I  was  born  in  Germany,  baptized  without  my  consent  when 
a  week  old.  I  grew  up  a  sinner.  I  knew  I  was  under  con- 
demnation. I  told  stories,  I  hated  people;  the  same  time 
went  to  church.  I  was  confirmed  in  the  church  and  took 
sacrament;  then,  for  the  first  time  I  promised  to  do  bet- 
ter, but  evil  was  in  my  heart.  I  was  convicted,  the 
burden  of  sin  grew  heavy  upon  me.  I  cried  for  sorrow  of 
heart.  I  got  a  glimpse  of  Jesus  on  the  cross  and  my  bur- 
den rolled  away.  I  fell  asleep ;  next  morning  I  awoke  a  hap- 
py boy.  Then  I  cried  for  joy.  I  had  the  witness  in  my 
soul,  I  was  pardoned.  I  loved  God  and  man,  I  did  not  sin 
wilfully  but  sometimes  I  was  over  come  with  anger.  I  was 
disappointed  to  find  such  a  thing  in  my  heart.  I  did  not 
know  how  to  get  rid  of  that.  I  prayed  and  asked  God  to 
give  me  a  clean  heart.  I  said  Oh,  Lord,  I  have  done  all  I 
can  do.  A  still,  small  voice  said:  'Why  don't  you  believe?' 
I  said  I  do  and  the  witness  came.  I  was  kept  from  anger, 
from  sin.  I  loved  the  Bible.  I  had  no  encouragement  on 
testimony.  I  soon  left  home  to  learn  a  trade.  I  got  into 
darkness,  but  always  longed  for  the  living  truth.  I  came 
to  the  United  States  and  joined  a  church  in  St.  Paul,  Minn. 
I  belonged  to  the  young  people's  society.  The  Lord  in  His 
love  and  mercy  sent  me  to  Los  Angeles,  Cal.  In  Monrovia 
in  a  Holiness  camp-meeting  with  J.  W.  Swing  in  charge,  I 
was  reclaimed  and  sanctified,  and  now  I  know  better  how 
to  trust  Him  and  let  Him  keep  me  saved." 


1898 

The  Spring  camp-meeting  Friday  night,  April  15th,  in 
Azusa  Valley,  opened  with  good  attendance  and  proved  one 
of  salvation,  great  progress  and  victory.     Saturday  night's 

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meeting  was  made  up  of  many  deeply  interesting  testimo- 
nies interspersed  with  songs,  shouts  and  exhortations. 
One  seeker.  Many  present  at  the  6  A.  M.  Sunday  meeting. 
One  said :  "I  would  rather  have  a  conscience  void  of  offense 
toward  God  and  man  than  own  the  world."  Another: 
"Prayer  is  the  power  that  moves  the  arm  of  God." 

At  9:30  Sister  Whiting  spoke  from  Josh.  13:1.  Bro. 
Langen  from  Rom.  13:7.  J.  M.  Roberts  about  self -cruci- 
fixion. Some  requests  for  healing  and  some  anointed.  J. 
F.  Washburn  spoke  from  Isa.  35.  AI.  Okley  testified  how 
God  wonderfully  saved  him  from  drink,  gambling,  smoking, 
saloons,  etc. 

The  General  Assembly  met  for  business  Tuesday  at 
10  A.  M.  J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  Reports  from 
churches  read,  also  communications.  Wednesday  more  re- 
ports from  churches.  Report  of  Pentecost;  L.  A.  Clark 
spoke  of  the  importance  of  supporting  our  own  paper.  An 
offering  of  $73.22  was  brought  in  toward  purchasing  a  tent 
for  G.  A.  Goings'  work  in  the  Southland.  At  night  good 
testimonies,  some  confessions;  seekers  invited,  bench 
crowded,  many  professions.  Meeting  lasting  till  midnight. 
Thursday  there  were  sixty-two  tents,  four  covered  wagons, 
two  large  tents  for  those  who  had  no  tents  of  their  own, 
making  a  large  gathering  for  a  Spring  meeting.  Friday 
Bro.  Alfred  Wraight  was  granted  credentials  as  a  prison 
evangelist;  Jas.  A.  Biglow,  of  Kentucky,  as  a  pastor;  W. 
M.  G.  and  Nellie  0.  Moody,  as  evangelists.  The  last  Sunday 
the  weather  was  very  warm.  B.  F.  Crabb  spoke  on  "Grieve 
Not  the  Holy  Spirit."  J.  T.  Clark  on  "Awake  to  Righteous- 
ness." Afternoon  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  on  whiteness. 
Night,  young  people  began  meeting  at  6  o'clock;  some 
anointed  for  healing.  J.  M.  Roberts  preached  from  Matt. 
23:37.  A.  G.  Washburn  preached:  "Shall  know  every  man 
the  plague  of  his  own  heart.  The  harvest  is  past,  the  sum- 
mer is  ended  and  we  are  not  saved.  Sin  is  a  plague.  It  is 
contagious,  it  is  loathsome ;  more  than  leprosy.  It  weakens, 
it  prostrates,  it  is  incurable,  but  there  is  a  balm  for  every 
wound;  Jesus  is  able  to  save  to  the  uttermost  all  who 
come  to  Him.  He  never  lost  a  case.  He  fills  you  with  joy 
and  gladness.  There  is  no  physician  like  Him;  His  service 
is  free.  Yet,  to  save  the  lost,  God  gave  His  only  Son.  O 
come  to  my  Jesus  tonight!"  L.  A.  Clark  says:  "The  last 
night  of  the  camp-meeting  was  one  of  the  most  solemn  I 
ever  attended.  Tears  unbidden  came  to  our  eyes.  No  doubt 
the  destiny  of  some  were  sealed  at  that  meeting.  God 
moved  on  hearts  who  refused  to  act.  We  saw  some  in  the 
congregation  weeping  in  spite  of  their  efforts  to  refrain. 


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The  exhortations  given  by  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  and  S.  D. 
White  came  from  hearts  melted  with  tenderness  and  love; 
God  does  not  speak  in  vain,  eternity  will  reveal  the  fact 
of  much  good  from  the  effort  put  forth  at  that  meeting." 

Good  street  meetings  were  held  some  nights  at  Covina 
and  Azusa.  We  have  taken  an  advance  step  in  the  right 
direction.  The  revival  of  the  tent  work  has  been  on  the 
hearts  of  God's  consecrated  ones  and  when  we  came  to- 
gether a  cry  was  made  for  more  tents,  and  workers  were 
ready  to  go  to  the  front.  We  must  have  strong,  gallant 
young  men  to  enlist  and  become  acquainted  with  the  tent 
work,  to  take  the  place  of  those  older  ones.  Those  who  are 
endued  with  power  from  on  high  and  will  endure  hardships 
as  a  good  soldier.  The  latest  device  of  Satan  has  been  to 
blockade  us,  but  thank  God  we  have  a  Joshua  who  is  leading 
us  out  and  on  to  victory.  God  help  us  to  do  our  part  and  we 
shall  have  a  year  of  unprecedented  victory. 

Sister  Carrie  Haggett  writes  from  Long  Beach,  May 
10th :  "The  first  meeting  held  under  new  tent  in  charge  of 
George  Teel  was  a  foretaste  of  the  time  of  victory  and 
blessing  which  came  Sunday.  The  mighty  power  of  our 
blessed  Saviour  was  manifested  in  melting  hearts  before 
Him.  The  three  Sunday  meetings  were  well  attended. 
Bro.  Morgan  stopped  Saturday  on  his  way  to  Los  Angeles. 
Preachers  warn  their  people  against  such  teaching  as  the 
power  to  live  without  sin,  but  we  realize  no  victory  can  be 
won  without  opposition.  The  things  that  are  impossible 
with  men  are  possible  with  God.  The  success  of  work  in 
new  places  depends  in  a  great  degree  upon  the  prayers  of 
those  of  God's  people  detained  at  home,  who  feel  perhaps 
they  have  but  little  part  in  this  great  battle  against  sin. 
Prayer  in  the  power  that  moves  the  arm  that  controls  the 
universe. 

J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "On  the  Public  Highway  be- 
tween The  Palms  and  Los  Angeles!  We  write  as  Jumbo 
moves  us  along.  This  May  23rd  is  a  memorable  day  to  me, 
representing  my  56th  birthday,  and  as  many  years  of  God's 
goodness  to  me,  and  more  to  be  prized  and  held  in  blessed 
memory  is  that  it  also  represents  my  nineteenth  year  since 
I  received  the  upper  room  blessing  in  a  little  upstairs  hall 
near  my  present  home;  even  the  filling  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
and  fire  and  power.  These  have  been  special  years  of  won- 
derful and  untold  manifestations  of  Father's  goodness  to 
me  and  mine.  Wednesday,  May  18th,  I  left  home  for  Los 
Angeles  with  a  full  purpose  of  attending  to  duties  there 
and  returning  Thursday  to  Pasadena  all-day  meeting,  then 


244  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898 

to  Azusa,  twenty  miles  for  night  meeting,  then  on  home, 
four  miles ;  but  the  Lord  ordered  otherwise,  and  we  visited 
many  families,  some  sick,  and  attended  many  meetings. 
Saw  several  saved;  was  at  the  out-door  meeting  at  the 
home  of  the  Old  Soldiers,  where  a  good  work  is  being  done 
for  the  men  who  served  our  country  in  time  of  war,  that 
we  might  live  and  worship  God  in  peace,  and  am  now  on  my 
way  home.    I  am  pleased  and  happy." 

Mrs.  L.  L.  Washburn  writes  from  Glendora,  March 
28th:  "I  feel  like  testifying  through  the  Pentecost  to 
Jesus'  power  to  save  and  keep  me  from  sin ;  while  at  work 
at  a  hard,  tedious  piece  of  work  the  other  day,  the  promise 
came  to  me,  'He  that  endureth  unto  the  end  shall  be  saved,' 
and  it  encouraged  me  (as  many  other  promises  have  at 
other  times)  to  go  on  and  be  faithful  both  in  physical  labor 
and  spiritual  life,  and  just  as  I  have  proven  His  promises 
true  here  in  little  things,  I  believe  they  will  prove  true  in 
the  end.  Praise  the  Lord  for  His  all-wise  plans  of  working 
all  things  for  our  good,  because  we  love  Him." 

Bro.  W.  A.  Caleb,  our  Indian  correspondent,  writes 
from  Ottawa,  July  19th:  "I  have  just  returned  from  Mis- 
souri, where  I  have  been  giving  gospel  lectures  on  the 
streets  on  what  salvation  will  do  for  an  Indian.  If  God 
can  save  an  Indian,  He  can  save  you.  My  first  stop  was 
at  Liberty ;  found  a  rough  crowd  on  the  street,  many  trying 
to  disturb.  This  place  a  man  was  hung  for  drowning  his 
baby  because  it  was  in  the  way.  My  next  stop  was  at 
Mearney,  the  birthplace  of  Jesse  James  and  others  of  that 
notorious  band.  0  what  a  change !  Staid  two  nights.  How 
they  listened!  The  Saturday  night  band  concert  was  post- 
poned, the  curfew  bell  did  not  ring.  The  multitude  listened 
to  what  the  Great  Spirit  said  to  His  children  two  days. 
Some  saints  opened  their  doors,  hearts  and  purses;  many 
hands  went  up  for  prayers. 

''Was  at  Holt  for  one  night.  People  surprised,  pleased 
and  convicted  and  saved.  Bless  His  name!  At  Lathrop 
they  listened  breathlessly  to  God's  care  for  His  benighted 
children  two  nights.  One  colored  brother  saved  in  the 
vestibule  of  the  white  church,  as  well  as  several  white 
people.  People  very  kind.  Plattsburg  was  dismayed  when 
told  God  was  no  respecter  of  persons.  Indians  had  come  to 
this  city  in  medicine  troupes  and  shows.  Several  held  up 
their  hands  in  token  of  a  new  covenant  with  God. 

Edgerton  came  next.  0  what  squalor,  misery  and 
wretchedness.  Spoke  in  the  morning.  Passed  on  to  Platte 
City;  people  would  not  leave  saloon  nor  pleasure  to  hear 


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the  word  of  God.  Then,  Tonganoxie,  Kan.,  where  my  tribe 
formerly  lived.  They  were  both  glad  and  sorry;  was  there 
three  days  and  held  eleven  services.  Sunday  many  came  to 
the  altar.  People  were  astonished  when  told  that  the  mes- 
sage found  in  Luke  2:14,  peace  and  good  will  to  all  men, 
delivered  by  an  angel,  did  not  mean  to  war  and  kill  Span- 
iards, then  preach  peace.  July  3rd,  we  held  a  grove  meet- 
ing on  the  reserve.    Had  a  good  time.    Praise  God." 

Again  we  have  a  report  from  Bro.  G.  Goings  and  wife 
in  the  Southland.  Jan.  26th:  "The  meeting  at  Earlington 
was  by  invitation  of  the  pastor,  Geo.  B.  Walker,  a  very 
kind  Christian  gentleman,  who  made  it  pleasant  for  us  in 
his  church  and  bade  us  preach  untrammeled  in  the  least; 
he  also  bore  all  our  expenses.  He  is  president  of  a  college 
at  Madisonville,  Ky.  We  bid  farewell  to  the  Nebo  people, 
holding  service  in  Bro.  J.  M.  Hurt's  church;  many  asked 
prayers.  On  Lord's  Day  we  took  dinner  and  spent  the 
afternoon  with  six  preachers,  viz..  Baptist,  Methodist  and 
Holiness.  We  had  a  precious  season  of  prayer  together. 
While  waiting  for  the  train  at  Madisonville  we  visited  the 
Manual  Labor  College,  of  which  George  Walker  is  president. 
His  mother  is  75  years  old ;  she  has,  at  this  great  age,  given 
four  years  of  labor  to  this  school  as  its  cook,  and  received 
only  $5  during  the  whole  time.  She  was  born  a  slave,  de- 
prived of  an  education.  She  is  the  mother  of  two  preachers. 
We  praise  God  for  helping  us  to  open  a  mission  in  Louis- 
ville; it  is  a  city  of  170,000,  situated  on  the  Ohio  river. 

"Feb.  10th.  After  many  trials  we  report  victory.  The 
street  meetings  growing  in  interest,  as  many  as  eleven 
kneeling  at  one  time ;  kneeling  on  the  sidewalk  for  prayers. 
Sunday  afternoon  about  300  stood  and  listened  for  one  and 
a  half  hours.  One  woman  90  years  old  came  on  crutches. 
At  night  we  held  street  meeting,  in  another  part  of  the 
city  (which  is  fourteen  miles  long),  after  which  we  went 
to  the  hall,  and  eleven  came  right  out  and  knelt  at  the 
penitent  chairs.  If  any  wish  to  know,  and  see  enough  to 
stir  them,  let  them  come  here  and  we  can  show  them  a 
portion  of  as  dark  heathenism  as  they  need  find  in  the 
regions  of  the  Congo.  It  is  very  pathetic  to  see  the  tears 
coursing  down  cheeks  of  those  who  have  been  snared,  and 
held  by  cords  so  strong  only  God  can  break  them. 

April  5th.  Our  work  moves;  some  seek  and  find.  It 
seems  good  to  see  the  little  handbill  announcing  the  'Spring 
Meeting'  with  its  free  water,  free  straw  and  free  passenger 
delivery ;  we  noticed  the  word  'free*  more  as  there  is  nothing 
free  here. 

"June  17th.    We  keep  up  street  meetings  and  they  are 


246  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1896 

glorious.  We  seem  to  be  the  only  ones  who  give  out  free 
tracts  and  papers ;  there  are  six  or  eight  street  fakers  who, 
in  the  name  of  rehgion,  make  their  living  off  the  public. 
Sometimes  the  people  bring  us  chairs,  then  seat  themselves 
on  the  curbstone,  and  uncover  their  heads  while  we  talk, 
sing  and  pray.  Uncle  Charles  Brockenridge,  as  he  is  called, 
was  at  one  of  these  meetings.  He  was  once  the  property 
of  the  noted  Brockenridges.  He  is  109  years  old;  has  been 
converted  eighty  years,  walks  with  cane  and  crutch,  and 
when  he  heard  us,  came  hobbling  up,  forgetting  his  old 
age,  and  testified  to  the  power  of  God.  My  heart  was 
touched  when  a  man  with  no  hands  came  and  gave  me  his 
chair  and  sat  on  the  ground ;  this  was  hard  for  him,  as  he 
had  only  stubs  of  arms.  Brother,  sister,  to  whom  are  you 
giving  a  cup  of  cold  water  in  the  name  of  a  disciple?  Are 
you  pitying  and  petting  yourself?" 

Our  nineteenth  annual  camp-meeting  was  held  at  Cen- 
tral Park,  near  Downey,  beginning  Aug.  12th  and  closing 
the  29th.  Meetings  were  held  several  nights  beforehand; 
many  expressing  their  purpose  to  let  God  have  His  way 
and  help  to  make  this  the  best  camp-meeting.  The  6  A.  M. 
meetings  w^ere  always  good;  also  children's  5  P.  M.  and  6 
P.  M.  young  people's  meetings.  The  first  Sunday,  10  A.  M., 
Bro.  Loveall  preached  on  sanctification  and  how  to  get  it. 
Sister  Mary  Foster  exhorted  us  in  love  to  overlook  one 
another's  faults.  If  some  one  has  hurt  you,  keep  so  still 
about  it  that  the  devil  won't  know  it.  Afternoon  J.  F. 
Washburn  read  part  of  Psa.  107,  commenting  on  it.  Bros, 
Langen  and  Pendelton  spoke.  At  night,  songs,  prayers  and 
testimonies.  Bro.  Voss,  87  years  old,  sang  and  exhorted. 
Bros.  Snook  and  Parker  spoke.  Some  converted  and  one 
sanctified.  Monday  Bro.  Alf.  Adams  told  how  a  dying 
woman  exhorted  us  all  to  do  all  we  can  to  rescue  souls  from 
sin.  At  night  while  Peter  McDonald  was  telling  how  God 
saved  him,  a  sister  shouted  and  a  song  was  sung;  soon  a 
brother  came  forward,  then  others  came;  amid  shouts  of 
victory,  several  young  girls  claimed  pardon  or  sanctification. 
A  general  rejoicing  time  filled  the  evening.  While  Bro. 
Kelly  was  leading  the  song,  "0  brother,  will  you  meet  Me  ?" 
a  brother  who  had  said  hard  things  about  him  came  to  him 
and,  after  a  struggle,  was  restored  to  peace  with  God  and 
man;  others  converted  and  healed. 

Business  meeting  opened  Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  J.  F. 
Washburn  in  the  chair.  After  reading  scripture  to  show 
us  how  to  keep  the  victory,  a  partial  report  from  the  Board 
of  Elders  was  read  as  follows:  "We  are  glad  to  be  able  to 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898  247 

report  that  these  things  which  seemed  to  be  somewhat 
against  the  great  interest  of  this  work  have  largely  subsid- 
ed into  a  blessing,  and  we  believe  we  stand  more  united  and 
on  a  firmer  co-operative  basis  of  practical  work,  than  at  any 
period  since  operating  under  the  present  system.  God  by 
His  Spirit  has  most  wonderfully  removed  difficulties  and 
melted  us  so  there  is  a  manifested  flowing  together  which 
is  being  recognized  of  God  and  backed  up  by  His  power.  We 
have  labored  under  some  heavy  difficulties  in  the  discharge 
of  our  duties  in  the  past,  the  most  serious  of  which  we  feel 
God  has  removed,  as  has  been  exemplified  since  this  meet- 
ing began." 

A  communication  was  read  from  the  Church  at  Pleas- 
ant Ridge,  Oregon,  asking  for  a  charter,  which  the  As- 
sembly granted.  Reports  from  seventeen  churches  were 
read.  Offering  was  brought  to  the  table  as  usual  for  the 
sick  and  worn  out  workers. 

Wednesday,  9:30  A.  M.,  business  opened  with  com- 
mittee reporting  a  recommendation  for  Alfred  Morgan,  as 
minister.  Credentials  were  granted.  Bro.  J.  M.  Jones  w^as 
given  Credentials  as  minister,  Bro.  S.  F.  Bicker  was  given 
Credentials  as  exhorter.  Night,  Sister  Washburn  spoke  of 
the  day  of  judgment.  George  Teel  preached  a  practical 
sermon.  Bro.  White  called  seekers.  Thursday,  usual  busi- 
ness meetings.  Night,  Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts  preached.  Bro. 
Langen  exhorted.  Friday,  officers  elected.  President, 
J.  F.  Washburn;  Elders,  three  years,  Wm.  H.  Pendelton,  J. 
M.  Lewis,  L.  A.  Clark;  Wm.  Steinmier;  Treasurer,  L.  A. 
Clark;  Recorder,  W.  C.  Brand;  Assistant  Recorder,  A.  H. 
Dugdale;  Railroad  Secretary,  R.  Cauch.  Night,  a  general 
all  around  good  meeting.  Saturday  morning  Bro.  Winslow 
preached  about  the  Lord's  Day.  Bro.  Parker:  "The  people 
that  teach  that  we  should  keep  the  seventh  day  generally 
teach  also  a  worse  doctrine,  that  is  the  annihilation  of  the 
wicked."  Bro.  Langen :  "Christ  is  the  only  Savior  from  sin 
and  its  consequences — sorrow,  sin,  woe  and  misery.  If  men 
were  to  be  annihilated  that  would  save  them  from  those 
things;  that,  instead  of  Christ  would  be  their  Savior." 
Night,  Sister  Whiting  spoke:  "Many  pray  for  wisdom,  but 
charity  is  greater  than  wisdom." 

Sunday  morning  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  on  the 
Church,  Acts.  20:28.  Good  meetings  all  day.  Night,  a 
large  street  meeting.  Much  conviction.  Testimonies  and 
shouting.  Afternoon  Sister  Whiting  spoke  on  church  gov- 
ernment.    Sister  Cole  told  of  her  healing.     Monday  night 


248  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898 

Bro.  Bicker  spoke  on  Jesus  our  Example.  Tuesday  night, 
George  Teel:  "Why  We  Should  Preach  Holiness."  Sister 
Washburn:  "Some  texts  come  to  me  with  peculiar  force; 
Phil.  4:19  is  good  from  a  financial  standpoint,  but  not  that 
alone.  God  is  rich  in  glory,  mercy  and  in  grace,  goodness, 
wisdom  and  knowledge."  Alfred  Morgan:  "I  feel  the  need 
of  doing  all  I  can  to  rescue  perishing  souls."  Al  Oakley: 
"I  never  heard  such  preaching  and  testimonies  as  since  I 
came  on  this  ground.  I  sowed  seed  which  I  am  reaping.  I 
broke  my  health  down  by  a  dissipated  life.  I  was  bound 
down.  I  have  had  the  pleasures  of  this  world,  but  the  pangs 
I  endured  from  it  were  awful.  In  the  twinkling  of  an  eye 
God  delivered  me  and  sobered  me  up  and  has  given  me  the 
Comforter.  Night:  Bro.  Leonardsen,  a  Free  Methodist, 
preached.  The  last  Sunday  G.  V.  D.  Brand  spoke  in  the 
morning,  Bro.  Loveall,  Bro.  Leonardsen.  Afternoon,  D. 
Yoakum  told  of  his  healing.  He  was  badly  hurt  July  18th, 
1894,  had  fever  eight  months.  His  weight  decreased  from 
225  to  100  pounds.  He  was  anointed  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord.  Some  did  not  think  he  was  healed,  but  he  did  and 
told  them  so.  In  the  next  ninety  days  he  gained  ninety 
pounds.  After  the  young  people's  meeting  at  night  Bro.  J. 
F.  Washburn  preached  from  John  7:37-39.  Bro.  Leoard- 
sen  followed.  Sister  Washburn  exhorted.  Several  saved. 
Meeting  closed  with  general  hand-shaking.  An  end  comes 
to  all  things  on  earth,  but  the  work  done  for  God  and  souls 
will  result  in  benefits  that  never  end.  This  annual  meet- 
ing was  a  very  profitable  and  pleasant  one.  Harmony  and 
love  abounded.  Two  new  field  tents  were  procured  and  this 
is  a  dry  year,  too. 

Bro.  R.  Nicholls  gives  his  experience,  in  verse,  while 
listening  to  Sister  Georgie  Letchworth  speak  in  a  street 
meeting : 

"The  crowd  had  gathered  on  the  street, 

The  meeting  just  begun, 
And  song  and  prayer  rose  on  the  air. 

When  into  the  crowd  came  one 
Whose  life  was  wrecked  with  wretched  sin 

And  heart  all  sick  with  care ; 
No  God,  no  hope,  no  aim,  no  peace, 

Abandoned  to  despair ! 

He  stood  attracted  by  the  songs 

And  testimonies  given. 
And  vaguely  wondered  if  their  God 

Could  really  help  from  Heaven. 


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And  then  an  aged  lady  stood 

Within  the  circle,  small, 
And  said,  'O,  boys,  give  God  your  heart; 

He  wants  to  save  you  all.' 

"Tho  tangled  skeins  our  lives  have  been, 

Our  God  can  make  it  plain. 
And  crooked  sticks  under  His  power 

Are  straightened  out  again; 
No  difficulties  are  too  great; 

He  saves  from  every  sin. 
Come  prove  His  power,  come  trust  His  grace 

And  a  new  life  begin.' 

''What  was  it  thrilled  that  long  dead  heart, 

What  made  new  hopes  arise? 
What  brought  the  sigh  to  pallid  lips 

And  tears  to  long  dried  eyes? 
God  spoke  to  him  and  well  he  saw 

His  ruined,  lost  estate ; 
And  God  was  ready  then  to  save ; 

It  was  not  yet  too  late. 

"He  found  the  saving  power  of  Go'i, 

He  proved  salvation  true ; 
And  now  he  just  invites  you  all 

To  come  and  prove  it  too. 
For  he  who  sings  this  little  song; 

Rejoicing  in  the  light. 
Is  he  who  stood  outside  the  ring 

And  heard  of  God  that  nighc, ' 

Bro.  Alf.  Adams,  writing  from  Bishop,  Inyo,  Co., 
Cal.,  September  22nd:  "Knowing  how  much  we  like  to 
hear  how  our  workers  are  getting  along  when  they  go  out 
from  our  midst,  we  give  an  account  of  ourselves. 

September  1st.  Our  company,  consisting  of  wife  and 
daughter,  Lottie,  Margaret  Bickmore,  Bro.  Joe  Logsden  and 
John  Cavaleris,  left  our  home  (Monte  Vista)  twenty  miles 
from  Los  Angeles,  with  a  large  well-filled  wagon  pulled  by 
four  horses  and  Bro.  Logsden's  light  wagon  and  team  haul- 
ing the  rest  of  the  things.  On  Saturday  Bro.  Adams'  best 
horse  took  sick.  We  prayed  and  did  what  we  could  for  her, 
started  on  with  three  horses  to  pull  the  load.  Bro.  Logs- 
den leading  the  sick  one.  The  horse  died  before  we  reach- 
ed our  destination  that  night.  We  did  not  have  the  blues, 
but  sang:  'Never  Alone,'  and  trusted  the  Lord  to  provide 


250  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898 

a  way  for  us  to  pull  through  the  sand  to  Bishop.  We  ar- 
rived at  Mojave  at  four  P.  M.,  where  we  met  Bro.  Willis 
Brand,  who  had  got  there  on  the  train  Saturday  night.  We 
had  street  meeting  with  good  attendance  in  spite  of  the 
strong  north  wind.  Monday  we  moved  on  across  the  des- 
ert, asking  the  Lord  to  help  us,  and  doing  our  part  by  tak- 
ing thirty  gallons  of  water  for  the  horses.  We  reached  Red 
Rock  Canyon,  thirty-one  miles  from  Mojave.  Some  of  us 
walked  ten  miles  to  make  the  pulling  as  easy  as  possible  for 
the  horses.  Wednesday  night  we  rested  at  Little  Lake  till 
the  moon  rose,  and  traveled  from  ten  P.  M.  to  five  A.  M., 
in  order  to  get  through  nine  miles  of  heavy  sand  the  next 
day.  Thursday  evening  at  Olancha  P.  O.,  we  had  song  ser- 
vice and  tried  to  preach  the  Gospel.  Found  a  Christian 
who  enjoyed  meeting  us.  Friday  morning  we  found  two 
horses  bearing  tags:  'This  horse  belongs  to  Big  Pine,  drive 
him  north.'  So  the  Lord  gave  us  a  horse  to  use  in  place  of 
the  one  that  died  and  a  saddle  horse  extra.  Friday  we  were 
in  sight  of  Owens  Lake  a  good  portion  of  the  day.  It  is  a 
sheet  of  blue  water  about  twenty  miles  long.  It  seemed 
a  beautiful  contrast  to  the  dry  desert  which  was  dotted 
with  thin  bunches  of  brush,  hardly  enough  to  make  a  shade, 
and  now  and  then  a  carcass  of  some  horse,  cow,  or  sheep. 
The  lake  was  covered  by  at  least  thousands  of  water  fowl, 
feeding.  Its  water  is  very  strong  with  soda.  Keeler  has 
a  large  soda  factory  on  the  Eastern  shore.  We  had  gone 
over  the  worst  and  quite  often  pleasant  breezes  moderated 
the  heat.  Friday  night  we  reached  Lone  Pine  and  camped 
under  some  locust  trees  near  the  place  where  Bro.  Asa 
Adams  had  the  big  tent.  Bro.  and  Sister  A.  G.  Washburn 
welcomed  us,  and  we  stayed  over  Lord's  Day.  The  Metho- 
dist's new  pastor,  not  having  arrived,  we  had  meeting  on 
the  Pentecost  line.  Monday,  reached  Independence.  Bro. 
Bourgeos  met  us  from  Bishop  and  helped  carry  our  load. 
A  man  living  near  by  gave  us  money,  beans  and  dried 
peaches.  Wednesday  night  reached  Bishop,  where  kind 
sisters  prepared  us  a  nice  supper.  Saturday  night  a  good 
meeting  in  large  tent.  The  church  here  has  been  tried  se- 
verely. We  see  the  need  of  thorough  work.  The  people 
are  kind.     Lottie  was  sick  all  the  way. 

"October  7th.  Attendance  and  general  interest  in- 
creasing, several  converted  and  sanctified.  Satan  uses  the 
same  flimsy  excuse  here  as  in  Southern  California.  "You 
tried  and  made  a  failure.  You  see  those  that  claim  sanc- 
tification  don't  live  it.  Yes,  it  is  right,  but  not  tonight. 
When  the  right  feeling  comes  over  me  I'll  start,"  &c.  On  ac- 
count of  the  strong  wind  we  had  to  let  the  large  tent  down 


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three  times.  Snow  has  fallen  on  the  mountains.  We  have 
had  ice;  we  have  a  large  heating  stove  in  the  tent.  Sun- 
day afternoon  we  went  to  Warm  Springs  school  house,  four 
miles,  and  had  a  good  meeting." 

Bro.  George  Goings  and  wife  report  from  New  Albany, 
Indiana,  August  23rd.  "This  place  is  just  across  the  river 
from  Louisville.  We  came  here  four  weeks  ago.  Three 
have  been  converted,  eight  sanctified.  Many  acknowledge 
they  have  been  very  much  helped  spiritually.  Last  Sun- 
day night  was  set  for  the  close  of  the  meeting.  The  tent 
was  crowded  and  by  eight  o'clock  200  were  standing.  The 
songs,  prayers,  testimonies  and  shouting  made  it  a  lively 
time.  Not  since  we  left  California  have  we  been  so  well 
remembered  with  things  to  eat.  During  the  rain,  homes 
were  opened  to  us.  One  minister,  whose  wife  got  sancti- 
fied, has  taken  courage  and  says  he  will  preach  Holiness. 

"August  30th.  We  are  now  in  another  part  of  the  city, 
very  near  the  bank  of  the  Ohio  river  and  mosquitoes  are 
picking  at  us  all  the  time.  We  are  between  two  bridges 
crossing  the  river.  The  tents  present  a  beautiful  sight 
when  viewed  from  either  one. 

"September  28th.  This  meeting  closed  with  a  large 
attendance.  Nearly  every  one  voting  for  us  to  come  back, 
or  for  the  General  Assembly  to  send  some  one.  The  Na- 
tional Holiness  Camp-meeting  meets  here  and  many  of  the 
strongest  preachers  and  teachers  of  Holiness  come  to  this 
meeting  and  much  is  taught  on  the  line  of  sanctification, 
but  the  people  are  left  without  being  organized  into  holy 
flocks  or  churches.  We  can  report  thirty-two  professions 
and  many  helped.  Two  are  now  preaching  Holiness.  They 
take  the  work  where  we  are  leaving  it  by  request  of  the 
holy  people  here.  Bro.  Stallings  is  clear  and  definite  in  his 
teachings  and  will  hold  meeting  on  the  Pentecost  line  of 
worship." 

This  time  we  hear  from  them  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn., 
November  5th:  "Since  our  last  report  we  have  had  op- 
portunity to  preach  in  different  churches.  We  were  invit- 
ed by  Bro.  Smith  to  preach  in  the  Congregational  church. 
It  was  in  his  church  ten  years  ago  our  late  J.  M.  Hervey  and 
wife  held  meetings  and  although  he  has  gone  to  be  with 
Jesus  and  Sister  Hervey  is  thousands  of  miles  away,  the 
sweet  songs  they  sang  and  the  stirring  sermons  they 
preached  are  yet  in  the  memory  of  this  people. 

"Chattanooga  is  a  place  where  many  marks  of  the 
Civil  War  can  be  seen,  marking  the  sites  of  battles  and 
death.  Here  lie  the  remains  of  many  of  the  slain.  As  we 
pass  from  mark  to  mark  we  are  strongly  reminded  of  that 


262  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1898 

cloudy  time  from  1861  to  1865.  We  went  to  the  top  of  old 
Lookout  Mountain  and  while  the  sun  was  fast  sinking  in 
the  West,  we  stood  and  through  our  glass,  viewed  Mission 
Ridge,  while  there  could  be  seen  here  and  there  the  tall  white 
granite  that  indicated  the  place  where  some  officer  had 
fallen.  We  are  convinced  in  order  to  do  lasting  work  in  the 
South  one  must  be  settled  here  and  feel  God  wants  us  to 
stay  here  for  a  while." 

A.  L.  and  Alice  J.  Whiting  write  from  Burbank,  Oc- 
tober 22nd.  "There  have  been  five  professions  among  the 
children  and  young  people  of  this  church  since  the  Downey 
meeting.  Two  joined  the  church.  We  now  have  a  lot  in 
Burbank.  A  brother  has  kindly  offered  to  donate  the  work 
of  moving  the  chapel  on  the  lot,  for  which  we  are  very 
thankful.  The  Lord  was  with  us  in  an  all-day  meeting. 
Several  claimed  healing,  some  short  sermons  were  preach- 
ed and  all  seemed  blest  in  coming  together." 

Bro.  S.  F.  Bicker,  from  Etiwanda,  December  5th:  "We 
are  glad  to  report  victory  in  the  name  of  Jesus.  Bro.  Cauch 
has  been  helping  in  a  meeting  which  was  well  attended. 
Some  clear  professions  proved  by  their  shining  faces.  Oth- 
ers convicted,  but  lack  moral  courage  to  come  out." 

Bro.  Walter  Matney,  Murrietta,  December  2nd:  "We 
are  glad  to  report  the  work  is  still  moving  on  here.  Sev- 
eral have  been  saved  since  last  report.  The  Lord  sent  Bro. 
Washburn  and  my  brother  Matthew,  this  way,  and  we  held 
a  ten  days'  meeting  with  good  results,  several  converted 
and  six  joined  the  church." 

Sister  Ethel  A.  Matthews  writes  of  her  experience: 
"San  Jacinto,  November  30th.  Nearly  a  month  ago  when 
Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  was  holding  meetings  I  was  reclaimed 
and  I  promised  to  send  testimony  to  the  Pentecost.  When 
nine  years  old  I  was  convicted  and  I  believe,  converted  dur- 
ing a  series  of  meetings  held  by  Bro.  0.  Snow,  in  Redlands. 
My  parents  did  not  understand  sanctification,  so  I  did  not 
go  on  and  receive  a  pure  heart.  When  about  twelve,  my 
folks  joined  the  Holiness  Church,  and  went  in  the  tent  work 
with  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn,  and  while  under  his  teaching  I 
was  sanctified  and  for  three  years  I  lived  very  close  to  God. 
Then  I  felt  I  became  over  ambitious  to  excel  and  become 
noted  in  one  particular  branch  of  literary  work.  For  this 
I  studied  hard,  when  I  was  compelled  to  give  up  study  en- 
tirely. For  two  years  I  quit  school,  but  while  visiting  some 
dear  friends  in  Ferris,  I  was  by  kind  and  loving  talk,  en- 
couraged and  am  now  a  Christian,  and  God  is  healing  ray 
eyes." 


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1899 

We  are  now  in  the  fourteenth  year  of  the  Pentecost, 
with  Holiness  the  main  issue  as  is  all  our  work. 

Bro.  R.  H.  Winslow  writes  of  the  death  of  Sister  Sarah 
Amanda  (Yale)  Brand,  wife  of  G.  V.  D.  Brand,  of  Pomona: 
"In  her  fifteenth  year  she  was  converted  and  united  with 
the  M.  E.  Church.  A  few  years  later  under  the  teaching  of 
Phoeba  Palmer,  she  claimed  Holiness.  She  was  married  to 
G.  V.  D.  Brand  at  Hooseville,  N.  Y.,  February  27th,  1862. 
Lived  in  Wisconsin  till  1876  when  they  moved  to  California 
and  made  their  home  in  Pomona.  Being  somewhat  un- 
settled in  her  experience  in  1884  under  the  teaching  of  Bro. 
Swing  she  made  the  living  sacrifice,  was  truly  sanctified, 
and  united  with  the  Holiness  Church,  being  very  much  es- 
teemed by  all.  On  December  25th,  she  attended  services 
three  times  and  testified  at  night  very  clear  and  definite  to 
a  present  experience.  She  had  been  suffering  for  some  time 
with  a  slow  fever,  which  greatly  weakened  her,  but  seemed 
to  have  rallied  somewhat  from  that.  Monday  she  did  her 
usual  work,  and  at  night  wrote  her  son  Willis,  who  was  con- 
valescent from  a  long  spell  of  typhoid  fever.  She  retired 
rather  late  and  Tuesday  morning  it  was  found  she  had  so 
quietly  passed  away  during  the  night  that  her  husband,  who 
was  with  her,  had  not  awakened.  Her's  was  a  home  for 
the  weary  traveler  to  rest  over  Lord's  Day  when  looking 
out  for  the  Holiness  flock.  She  left  a  husband,  five  sons,  a 
brother  and  two  sisters.  The  funeral  service  was  held  in 
the  M.  E.  Church,  the  Holiness  chapel  being  too  small  to 
liold  the  people.  The  writer  officiating  from  the  text  Isa. 
40:3;  John  14:2;  Amos  4:12.     Subject:  'Prepare.'  " 

December  29th,  Bro.  Goings  writes  from  Nashville: 
"After  our  arrival  here  we  roomed  for  two  weeks  at  a 
Baptist  minister's  home,  who  gave  us  a  cordial  welcome,  al- 
lowing me  to  preach  in  his  church.  The  people  seemed 
pleased  until  I  said  something  against  beer  drinking.  Bro. 
J.  said  'Amen'  and  I  went  on.  The  trouble  was  the  coming 
Sunday  was  Christmas  and  in  some  places  Christmas  seems 
to  be  the  Christian's  release  from  serving  God  on  that  day, 
so  beer,  and  toddy,  are  indulged  in.  A  sanctified  lady  has 
opened  her  dining  room  for  meetings  once  a  week,  for  her 
servants,  and  we  were  invited  to  teach.  Thirteen  of  her 
servants  were  present,  all  asking  prayers.  The  servant 
girl  of  another  lady  wanted  to  be  sanctified.  We  have  held 
meetings  from  house  to  house  and  Christmas  afternoon  held 
an  open  air  meeting  with  good  results.     We  have  opened 


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our  rooms  for  which  we  are  paying  $5.00  per  month  rent, 
for  meeting;  beginning  last  night  with  nine  present. 

"February  14th.  We  have  passed  through  the  cold- 
est wave  that  has  come  over  this  country  in  fifty  years  and 
nearly  the  whole  city  was  out  of  coal  and  for  days  some 
families  were  without  fire,  while  the  mercury  fell  to  four- 
teen below  zero.  We  asked  God  to  look  after  coal,  for  us, 
and  He  did,  by  putting  it  on  the  hearts  of  a  brother,  whom 
the  Lord  led  the  writer  to  visit,  two  months  ago.  We  found 
him  in  bed,  sick,  and  backslidden.  We  prayed,  he  returned 
to  God,  was  healed  and  given  good  sleep.  Since  then  the 
Lord  raised  him  up  and  he  and  his  wife  both  have  claimed 
sanctification,  and  are  a  power  for  good.  This  brother,  af- 
ter seven  hours  of  toil,  brought  us  ten  bushels  of  coal,  just 
as  we  were  in  a  manner  out,  and  it  Saturday  noon.  Our 
meetings  have  been  somewhat  hindered  by  the  cold  weath- 
er. Some  things  greatly  hinder  the  spread  of  true  Holi- 
ness here.  One  is  the  adding  on  of  some  dogma.  For  ex- 
fjmple,  re-emersion  for  those  who  have  once  b*  en  immersed, 
the  washing  of  feet ;  abstinence  from  tea  and  coflfee..  Broth- 
er, let  us  beware  at  this  point  that  we  add  no  burdens.  If 
we  do  not  want  to  eat  meat,  or  drink  tea  or  want  to  be  bap- 
tized again,  we  are  scripturally  free  not  to  do  so,  but  re- 
spect your  brothers'  conscience. 

"March  29th.  We  are  still  holding  cottage  meeting'. 
Mrs.  Goings  has  charge  of  a  crusading  band  of  women  who 
go  afternoons  from  house  to  house  singing  and  praying, 
having  good  results.  The  city  police  spoke  highly  of  the 
work  done.  Last  Lord's  Day  four  of  us  in  a  wagon  and  two 
on  mule  back,  visited  Mt.  Eden  Holiness  Church.  The 
worst  muddy  road  I  ever  saw.  We  had  to  walk  some  in 
the  rain,  but  we  were  a  happy  company  and  had  a  good  ser- 
vice." 

January  2nd,  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "We  closed 
our  last  article  by  mention  of  the  glory  of  the  first  day  of 
the  new  year,  but  it  is  sometimes  that  following  great  bless- 
ings, are  great  trials,  and  it  seemed  somewhat  to  favor  the 
saying  in  our  case.  Monday  the  2nd,  we  left  the  hospitable 
home  of  Brother  and  Sister  Chantry,  of  Santa  Ana,  for 
home;  a  distance  of  thirty  miles  over  quite  a  mountain, 
where  the  Puente  oil  wells  are  located.  It  was  soon  rain- 
ing in  earnest.  We  put  up  the  side  curtains  and  drove 
rapidly  forward,  feeling  it  would  soon  make  the  hills  very 
slippery,  and  by  the  time  we  reached  them,  we  found  it  so. 
With  care  we  came  to  the  last  heavy  hill,  and  the  most  dif- 
ficult and  narrow  of  all.  We  found  ourselves  cut  off,  at 
midway,  by  stout  wire  fence  with  a  great  trench  to  make 


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sure  no  one  could  pass,  and  no  possible  show  to  turn  around. 
All  hands  got  out  in  mud,  and  rain  pouring  in  torrents,  and 
running  in  streams  down  the  narrow  road.  Wife  and  Bliss 
watched  the  horses  while  I  lifted  a  few  inches  at  a  time, 
first  front  then  back.  We  kept  moving  the  buggy  round 
till  it  was  headed  up  hill,  and  after  a  struggle  we  were  on 
top  again  and  then  the  steep  slippery  hill  must  be  descended 
through  the  canyon,  and  here  horses,  wagon  and  myself  all 
slid  as  if  greased,  and  only  the  earnest  prayers  of  wife,  and 
watching  of  myself,  and  Bliss  and  Jumbo — who  had  been 
trained  to  stop  when  told  {if  he  could)  saved  us  from  a  reg- 
ular smash-up  in  a  wire  fence,  but  not  a  hair  of  our  heads 
fell  to  the  ground,  without  our  Father's  notice  and  so  we 
thanked  Him  for  deliverance.  All  drenched  and  bedraggled, 
we  turned  aside  a  little  and  after  nine  miles  reached  Bro- 
E.  R.  Coffman's  who  turned  us  to  the  big  fire-place  and 
made  us  as  comfortable  as  possible.  Dear  wife  suffered 
much  from  the  effects  of  the  exposure,  but  not  discouraged. 
Ernest  and  I  were  at  Ontario  the  next  Lord's  Day,  the  8th, 
finding  them  all  awake,  and  alive  spiritually  and  we  had  a 
pleasant  and  profitable  meeting. 

"January  15th.  A  sixteen-mile  drive  and  I  was  at 
Chino  in  time  for  Bible  school.  They  have  a  very  interest- 
ing school,  a  nice  class  of  children  and  young  people.  Met 
Father  and  Mother  Loveall.  Bro.  Lockhart,  their  pastor, 
wants  a  tent  meeting.  Some  have  moved  away,  but  the 
rest  are  set  for  true  Hohness.  Monday  I  went  home  and 
worked  hard,  the  rest  of  the  week,  farming,  for  recreation 
and  what  else  it  may  bring,  if  no  more  than  'He  hath  done 
what  he  could,'  which  I  am  determined  to  do  in  spite  of 
growlers  and  whiners,  and  a  few  who  bark  up  every  tree,  as 
the  old  saying  goes  of  very  uncertain  coon  dogs.  I  find  as 
we  attend  to  our  own  business  more  closely,  there  is  not  the 
personal  dissatisfaction. 

"January  22nd.  Found  wife.  Bliss  and  myself  at 
Whittier.  Found  Bro.  Frazier  rejoicing  in  the  Lord,  al- 
though he  is  much  afflicted  by  paralysis  and  Sister  Frazier 
happy  that  she  is  able  to  care  for  him.  Had  good  services 
with  the  people. 

"January  29th.  Found  us  at  the  Palms  and  Soldiers 
Home,  meeting  at  night  at  Barrat,  where  the  new  Holiness 
Chapel  has  lately  been  built,  largely  for  the  old  soldiers. 
This  is  truly  a  display  of  unselfish  charity  for  a  few  of  the 
old  soldiers  giving  freely,  and  Bro.  and  Sister  Kelly  com- 
pleting what  was  lacking.  Bro.  McDonald,  with  some  of 
the  old  soldiers  stayed  by  the  work  until  ready  for  use. 
Three  services  on  Sunday,  one  claiming  pardon  and  Holi- 


256  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

ness,  and  it  was  real,  for  he  began  to  make  open  restitution, 
and  did  not  quit  until  all  aggreived  parties  were  in  happy 
fellowship,  much  to  the  discomfort  of  Satan.  This  is  an 
important  field,  to  snatch  these  old  soldiers  as  brands  from 
the  burning. 

"February  4th.  I  set  out  from  home  for  Los  Angeles. 
My  colt,  Dash,  trotting  along,  stepped  on  a  stone,  which  roll- 
ed and  threw  him  headlong,  flat  to  the  earth.  One  shaft 
broke.  I  went  out  head-first  over  dashboard,  striking 
square  on  my  head  and  on  Dash's  hip,  and  broke  my  hat 
only,  and  not  my  head,  for  which  I  at  once  praised  God. 
Closely  penned  in  between  heels  and  cross-bar,  which  was 
broken,  I  felt  truly  God  quieted  us  all  and  brought  us  out 
with  no  harm.  I  had  to  unharness  to  get  the  colt  up.  Got 
another  pair  of  shafts  two  inches  too  wide,  but  patience 
conquered  and  after  three  P.  M.  drove  twenty-eight  miles. 
Had  to  stop  at  Azusa  and  have  new  shoes  put  on  Dash, 
reaching  Boyle  Heights  at  7:05.  I  was  satisfied,  as  I  min- 
gled with  the  saints,  God  wanted  me  there. 

"February  6th.  I  was  led  to  go  in  search  of  one  of  our 
young  preachers.  As  I  was  musing  and  communing  with 
the  God  of  the  morning  freshness,  I  suddenly  came  face  to 
face  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Jas.  Finley,  of  Downey,  full  of 
fire,  love  and  Christian  sympathy  for  the  unfortunate,  that 
came  under  the  scope  of  our  conversation,  and  our  hearts 
burned  as  we  talked  by  the  way  and  planned  to  spread  the 
fire  in  new  fields.  P'ound  Bro.  Smith's  wife  (Belle  Logsden) 
suffering  from  catarrh  of  the  throat,  until  speech  was  pain- 
ful, and  body  weak.  We  prayed ;  the  Lord  heard  and  all 
were  encouraged.  We  visited  our  dear  children  in  the  city 
and  stopped  with  friends,  where  we  were  glad  to  lie  down 
and  seek  rest  in  nature's  sweet  repose.  Next  day  at  three 
P.  M.,  I  turned  Dash's  head  homeward,  toward  old  Baldy's 
white  peak,  as  it  stood  in  defiance  to  the  storm  of  ages,  and 
I  took  courage  as  I  saw  it  could  be  distinguished  from  all 
others  because  it  was  white  and  rose  above,  nearer  the 
skies.  Satan  much  desired  a  place  in  my  buggy,  on  this 
long  drive,  but  I  prayed,  praised  and  resisted  him  until  he 
was  glad  to  flee  from  me.  At  last,  home  with  its  welcome, 
made  me  glad  and  stimulated  a  special  prayer  for  all  less 
favored  than  myself. 

"February  12th,  found  me  at  Downey  where  the  most 
of  the  flock  were  in  a  good  spiritual  condition,  having 
enough  grace  to  want  more,  which  is  a  good  sign,  and  if  we 
will  carefully  observe  the  recipe  given  in  2  Pet.  1:1-12  'we 
will  never  be  led  into  a  deceptive  search,  for  that  which 
comes  in  the  natural  law  of  cause  and  effect,  in  the  spirit- 


C.  H.  Creswell,  Minister 

Ava  J.  Fosler,  Minister  and  Foreign  Missionary 
(to  Indial 


Paul  Creswell 

Mrs.  C.  H.  Creswell,  Home  Missionary 

Mrs.  Ava  Foster,  Foreign  Missionary 
(to  India) 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899  257 

ual  kingdom.  The  Lord's  Day  was  one  of  blessing  to  all  I 
believe,  as  the  presence  and  power  of  God  was  apparent. 
The  following  Lord's  Day  found  us  at  Pasadena,  where 
there  is  a  marked  uplift  and  general  advance  in  the  worlt, 
and  while  the  tide  sometimes  runs  high,  and  overflows  the 
banks,  it  only  well  waters  the  valleys  and  returns  to  its 
proper  channel  and  flows  grandly  on.  There  has  been  a 
healthful  increase  from  the  first  to  Bro.  J.  E.  Langen  and 
wife's  pastorate  here.  But  Satan  knows  this,  and  the 
greatest  care  and  humility  of  heart  and  practice  is  needed 
constantly  to  preserve  them  from  self-overthrow,  which  is 
the  channel  through  which  the  saddest  and  most  fatal  dis- 
asters have  ever  come  to  us,  either  as  individuals  or  as  a 
body.  We  were  much  blest  in  the  fellowship,  harmony  and 
power  that  prevailed  during  the  entire  day.  I  find  in  this 
great  work  that  some  are  very  tender  and  sensitive  to  the 
slightest  stroke,  as  of  a  tack  hammer,  while  others  are  quite 
insensable  and  a  sledge  hammer  does  not  move  much.  Some 
need  toughening  up  a  little,  or  they  will  get  knocked  out 
and  others  will  need  to  soften  down  somewhat,  and  recog- 
nize that  others  have  more  tender  feelings,  or  you  will 
knock  yourselves  out,  and  then  blame  others.  The  prize 
lies  at  the  end  of  the  race. 

Bonnie  Bliss  Washburn  writes  from  Glendora,  March 
19th :  "I  have  been  thinking  as  I  cannot  go  with  Papa  for 
a  while,  perhaps  my  little  friends  would  like  to  hear  from 
me  through  the  Pentecost.  Mama,  Grandmama  and  I  are 
alone  tonight.  We  are  well  and  saved.  I  am  eight  years 
old.  I  like  my  school  and  teacher  very  much.  Since  my 
big  brothers  with  their  wives,  and  babies,  have  moved  to 
the  city,  it  is  very  lonesome  in  Glendora.  We  do  not  like 
to  have  Papa  go  away  from  home,  but  he  must  go  to  preach 
to  the  people.  As  this  is  my  first  letter  for  a  long  time  to 
the  Pentecost,  I  will  close.     Your  little  brother." 

Spring  camp-meeting  of  the  Holiness  Church  opened 
Friday  night,  April  21st,  at  Pasadena,  with  twenty-five 
tents  on  the  ground,  besides  the  two  large  sleeping  tents 
and  the  large  auditorium  tent.  The  President,  J.  F.  Wash- 
burn, spoke  of  his  gratefulness  that  we  were  permitted  to 
meet  again.  He  referred  to  the  fact  that  quite  a  number 
have  been  taken  home  to  Glory.  Bro.  Good,  from  San  Diego, 
said  he  had  come  136  miles  to  this  meeting  to  get  blessed 
and  was  not  dissatisfied.  Bro.  Leonardsen  gave  a  lively 
talk  in  his  usual  happy  mood. 

Saturday  A.  M.,  a  request  was  sent  in  for  the  prayers 
of  the  Church  for  the  healing  of  a  sister  in  Modoc  County, 

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258  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

who  has  spasms.  Such  requests  come  in  often,  showing 
the  confidence  the  people  have  in  God  and  the  prayers  of 
His  people.  Sister  Albretson  was  anointed  and  prayed 
for.  Her  husband  brought  word  later  she  was  wonderfully 
healed.  Bro.  Adam  Teel  rose  and  very  touchingly  sang: 
"I'm  Glad  Salvation's  Free,"  and  said  though  he  was  bUnd, 
and  could  not  see  their  faces,  he  could  see  Jesus  with  the 
eye  of  faith.  A  telegram  was  read  from  Sister  Vena  Wash- 
bum,  of  Lone  Pine,  asking  prayers  for  her  husband,  A.  G. 
Washburn,  who  was  very  sick. 

Monday.  Bro.  J.M.  Roberts  preached  on  text:  "Bear 
ye  one  another's  burdens."  Bro.  Jones  sang  a  solo  which 
brought  forth  shouts  of  praise. 

Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  the  Assembly  came  to  order  with 
President  J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  Communications 
read.  Interesting  report  was  read  from  our  missionaries 
G.  A.  Goings  and  wife.  The  tent  he  had  was  continued  in 
his  hands.  An  offering  of  $25.00  for  him  was  brought  to 
the  table.  Then  there  were  reports  from  sixteen  of  the 
churches.  At  night  Bro.  George  Teel  preached.  Bro.  Lan- 
gen  exhorted. 

Wednesday  morning  more  reports.  Credentials  as 
ministers  were  granted  Lorena  E.  Hartnal  and  Wm.  A.  Mil- 
ler. Tent  at  Bishop,  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  Jas.  A. 
Lewis.  Bro.  Pendleton  was  given  the  tent  Bro.  S.  D.  White 
had.  The  striped  tent  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  Peter 
McDonald.  Bro.  Cauch  reports  the  property  at  Santa  Paula 
has  been  deeded  to  the  church.  Credentials  of  Wm.  H. 
Morgan,  D.  G.  Lovall,  Wm.  G.  Moody  and  C.  H.  Stanton, 
were  returned  and  cancelled.  Charters  have  been  issued  to 
Pleasant  Ridge,  Neb.,  and  Richland,  Cal.  A  letter  was  read 
from  Sister  Fannie  Smith,  of  Minnesota,  in  behalf  of  the 
Lord's  work  there,  calling  for  a  minister. 

The  six  A.  M.  Thursday  morning  meeting  abounded  in 
instruction;  one  said  when  hunting  ducks  he  found  that  if 
he  shot  at  a  flock  he  was  not  so  likely  to  get  any,  as  when 
he  singled  out  one  and  aimed  at  it.  So  in  prayer,  it  is  best 
to  ask  for  the  special  thing  you  want. 

Saturday,  nine  A.  M.  Sister  Whiting:  "We  ought  to 
work  to  win  souls.  Do  all  things  heartily  as  unto  the  Lord." 
Sister  Washburn:  "We  ought  to  take  advantage  of  every 
means  to  acquire  ability  to  work  for  God,  also  give  our  chil- 
dren all  the  chance  possible  to  get  the  education  they 
need."  Bro.  Kelly  said  he  dreamed  he  was  dead  and  his 
friends  and  relatives  said  kind  things  about  him  and  placed 
flowers  on  his  coffin,  and  he  thought  how  much  good  it 
-would  have  done  him  if  they  had  showed  their  love  for  him 


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before  he  died.  Two  P.  M.,  after  prayer,  Bro.  Washburn 
thought  it  a  good  time  for  seekers.  The  bench  was  soon 
full  and  nearly  all  the  afternoon  was  spent  in  helping  souls 
to  God.  Good  many  got  definite  experiences  and  the  saints 
had  a  good  old-fashioned  time  shouting.  A  brother  from 
Kansas  said  he  had  heard  of  this  Holiness  Church  work 
1500  miles  East,  and  had  great  desire  to  be  here.  He  was 
an  Evangelist.  Said  he  felt  at  home  with  us  and  reahzed 
the  Holy  Ghost  power  in  our  midst. 

The  last  day  of  the  feast  Bro.  Fred  Snook  spoke  on 
faith.  Bro.  George  Teel  spoke  on  being  healed.  Sister 
Coffman:  "I  was  converted  at  the  age  of  sixteen,  and  have 
always  had  pleasure  in  serving  God."  Bro.  Washburn  read 
appropriate  Scripture  and  Communion  service  was  held.  At 
night  excellent  services,  meeting  closing  with  bench  full  of 
seekers  and  numbers  getting  converted  and  sanctified. 
There  was  an  unusual  number  saved  for  so  short  a  meeting. 
Very  good  indeed  have  been  the  reports  from  the  tents,  and 
all  along  the  way  since  the  Spring  meeting,  and  now  we  are 
at  our  Twentieth  Annual  Camp-meeting  of  the  HoHness 
Church. 

On  account  of  a  part  of  the  family  living  on  the  old 
camp-ground,  having  a  contagious  disease,  and  it  not  being 
generally  known  until  Tuesday,  of  the  week,  the  meeting 
was  to  begin,  it  became  necessary  to  make  a  change  as  to 
place  for  the  present  meeting.  Santa  Fe  Springs  being  the 
best  all  round  location,  it  was  decided  to  hold  the  meeting 
there.  As  it  was  something  beyond  our  control,  and  all  be- 
ing interested,  we  took  hold  and  acted  like  we  felt  all  things 
would  work  out  for  the  best.  With  the  immediate  action 
of  Bro.  Kelly  and  some  of  the  camp-ground  committee,  ar- 
rangements were  made  and  the  large  tents  moved  to  the 
new  place.  It  was  a  trial  to  some,  they  having  become 
strongly  attached  to  the  old  camp-ground,  but  God  is  not 
confined  to  place.  We  are  reminded  that  we  are  in  a  world 
of  changes  and  the  dearest  ties  are  broken.  We  must  look 
to  God  for  our  eternal  habitation.  The  weather  was  cooler 
than  we  generally  have  at  the  time  of  our  annual  meeting. 
The  first  meeting  was  held  at  the  time  appointed,  if  not  at 
the  place  appointed,  and  His  appointment  took  the  place 
of  disappointment.  The  first  night  most  of  the  campers 
were  very  tired  and  some  had  just  arrived  and  came  into 
the  meeting  without  their  suppers,  yet  they  were  ready  for 
an  old-time  shout  and  the  meeting  started  out  in  the  old 
way  on  the  new  ground.  Bro.  H.  W.  Dugdale  spoke  of  the 
scarcity  of  water  in  Etiwanda,  and  said  Christian  people 
prayed  to  God  to  supply  it.     Then  came  earthquakes  which 


260  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

opened  the  streams.  Unbelievers  would  not  acknowledge 
that  God  had  anything  to  do  with  it,  but  he  believed  God 
any  way.  J.  F.  Washburn  applied  it  spiritually,  speaking 
of  the  spiritual  drought,  which  was  more  to  be  dreaded 
than  the  natural.  When  we  ask  God  to  send  us  the  water 
of  life  we  should  be  willing  for  Him  to  answer  in  His  own 
way.  The  answer  might  come  in  a  way  that  would  sur- 
prise us.  He  then  impressed  us  with  the  necessity  of 
spending  much  time  in  prayer  in  our  tents  for  the  convic- 
tion, conversion  and  sanctification  of  the  people  and  to 
expect  our  prayers  to  be  answered.  S.  D.  White  said: 
"during  the  past  year  I  have  had  some  of  the  strongest 
trials  and  afflictions  of  my  life  and  I  have  had  some  of  the 
grandest  victories."  L.  A.  Clark:  "I  never  felt  in  a  better 
condition  every  way  to  enjoy  a  camp  meeting  than  now. 
It  is  a  common  saying:  'circumstances  alter  cases,'  but  here 
is  a  case  circumstances  do  not  alter.  We  may  be  in  confu- 
sion, but  our  God  is  unchangeable  and  as  we  trust  Him  we 
shall  not  be  moved."  On  account  of  the  extra  work  fixing 
the  ground  no  meeting  was  held  till  night,  it  being  a  very 
good  one.  Also  a  very  interesting  six  A.  M.  meeting  Sun- 
day. At  nine  A.  M.,  Bro.  and  Sister  Ferguson  of  Peniel 
Mission,  were  present.  She  said:  "I  am  always  delighted 
to  be  with  you  at  your  camp  meetings."  Bro.  Alf.  Adams 
sang:  "Cheer,  my  comrades,  cheer,"  and  Sister  Ferguson 
preached  from  9th  chapter  of  Leviticus,  which  she  said  was 
her  old  camp  ground.  Afternoon  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  con- 
ducted the  funeral  of  Gracie  Tinklepaugh.  Bro.  Bicker, 
who  was  with  her  before  she  died,  spoke  of  the  blessed  vic- 
tory she  had  over  sin,  and  death  through  Jesus. 

Monday  A.  M.  G.  A.  Washburn  spoke  in  favor  of  spir- 
itual sunshine.  Bro.  Parker  preached:  "We  See  Jesus." 
Afternoon,  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  on  being  orderly.  The 
business  meeting  of  the  Church  met  in  General  Assembly 
at  2:30,  J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  Report  of  Elders  read, 
also  several  churches.  Night,  much  spirit  and  joy  in  the 
meeting.  A  sister  told  how  God  healed  her  boy  after  a 
fork  had  been  run  clear  through  his  cheek. 

Wednesday,  more  reports.  Offerings  for  widows  and 
worn  out  workers.  At  9:30  Thursday  a  letter  from  J.  T. 
Clark  surrendering  his  credentials,  he  having  gone  with  an- 
other line  of  work.  Credentials  as  ministers  were  granted 
to  Bros.  S.  F.  Bicker  and  A.  McKillop.  Sister  Kelly  ten- 
dered the  church  eight  acres  of  land,  and  improvements  sit- 
uated at  Santa  Fe  Springs,  with  the  desire  it  be  made  a 
home  for  worn  out  workers.  The  donation  was  thankfully 
accepted.     A  large  two-story  house  being  ready  for  occu- 


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pancy,  made  it  a  really  practical  gift  which  could  immedi- 
ately be  brought  into  practical  use.  Quilts  were  donated 
for  the  workers. 

The  striped  tent  was  placed  in  the  hands  of  Alfred 
Adams.  The  new  tent  given  Bro.  Kelly,  Bro.  Goings  con- 
tinuing with  his  tent  in  Tennessee.  Afternoon,  all  the  of- 
ficers but  President,  were  elected.  Saturday  more  offer- 
ings. Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  was  elected  President.  The 
business  meeting  all  through  was  one  of  blessed  heaven- 
like harmony.  Night,  blessed  meeting.  Sister  Coffman 
having  liberty,  shouted.  Sunday  morning  Elija  Teel  sang: 
"Big  camp-meeting  over  yonder,  away  over  on  the  Golden 
Shore."  At  two  P.  M.  L.  A.  Clark  conducted  a  memorial 
service.  At  night  special  good  time.  A.  G.  and  Vena  Wash- 
burn singing,  "Drifting  away."  Monday,  Bro.  Snook  gave 
reading  on  divine  healing.  Several  forward  for  healing. 
An  old  locomotive  engineer  came  up,  prayed  aloud,  was 
converted.  Said :  "You  people  have  religion  enough  to  melt 
the  heart  of  brick.  I  couldn't  see  what  I  was  here  for ;  now 
I  feel  as  though  I  could  convert  two  men  I  know  of  down  in 
Georgia,  when  I  return.  I  never  was  so  happy  in  my  life. 
I  didn't  know  what  religion  was.  The  world  looks  bright 
to  me  now.  I  used  to  chide  God  for  scattering  my  family, 
but  it  brought  me  here  to  find  Him.  I  always  attributed 
my  success  in  engineering  to  my  faith  in  God."  Tuesday, 
six  A.  M.  meeting.  Sister  Alf.  Adams:  "What  wonderful 
things  God  has  done  for  us.  I  heard  a  woman  shout  twen- 
ty-seven years  ago  and  I  said,  God  is  grieved.  I  want  to 
get  away  from  here,  but  now  I  came  500  miles  to  get  where 
I  could  hear  shouting.  When  I  was  testifying  once  how  the 
Lord  sanctified  my  soul,  but  was  tempted  I  had  done  no 
good,  when  a  woman  said:  *I  was  sanctified  when  you  were 
talking.  I've  seen  prayer  answered  when  it  seemed  impos- 
sible." Forenoon  meeting.  Bro.  Orne:  "I  never  saw  such 
manifestations  of  the  blessed  Spirit  as  last  night;  it  lasted 
until  twelve  o'clock;  a  whole  family  coming  in." 

Wednesday,  ten  A.  M.,  Bro.  Combs  sang:  "The  Gospel 
Train."  Old  Father  Whistler  of  the  M.  E.  Church,  Los  An- 
geles: "I  am  glad  to  be  with  you.  I  have  the  glory  in  my 
soul."  Bro.  R.  H.  Winslow  preached.  Afternoon:  Sister 
Whiting  thanked  God  for  the  good  we  had  in  this  annual 
meeting,  and  harmony  that  prevailed.  Sister  Easly  gave 
a  helpful  talk  from  text :  "Cast  not  away  your  confidence." 
Night:  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  on  Holiness. 

Thursday  morning.  Auntie  Roberts  gave  a  good  talk 
on  precious  promises.  Sister  Goble  gave  instructive  talk 
about  ants :  Prov.  30 :25.  Sister  Washburn  spoke  of  the  love, 


262  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

tenderness  and  sympathy  of  Jesus  from  "Jesus  wept."  His 
is  manifested  love.  At  night  Bro.  J.  L.  Logsden  preached : 
"How  shall  we  escape  if  we  neglect  so  great  salvation." 

Friday  morning  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  on  the  sub- 
ject of  the  "Family  Relation"  from  the  text  Eph  5:25,  1st 
Clause.  "The  family  is  a  beautiful,  enjoyable  relationship 
when  carried  out  on  the  God-given  basis.  The  home  and 
family  is  the  next  thing  to  Heaven.  There  is  such  a  thing 
as  social  purity  and  there  is  such  a  thing  as  social  impurity. 
There  is  great  need  of  practicing  self-denial  in  the  family 
relation.  Husbands  are  exhorted  to  love  their  wives  as 
they  do  their  own  bodies.  The  relationship  of  husband  and 
wife,  is  not  that  to  be  ashamed  of,  and  spoken  of,  in  a  vul- 
gar impolite  way;  it  is  sacred,  too  sacred  to  allow  gossiping 
on  either  side  or  in  any  way  make  a  private  subject  public. 
This  God  given  relationship,  with  proper  respect  to  the 
wife,  to  say  nothing  of  love,  all  children  would  come  to  the 
home  that  the  mother  could  properly  care  for.  I  have  al- 
ways believed  it  a  crime  on  the  whole  family,  especially  the 
child,  for  children  to  come  into  this  world  from  the  result 
of  an  attempted,  satisfying  of  a  lustful  appetite.  We  have 
heard  all  kinds  of  excuses  made  on  this  side  of  the  question, 
to  justify  a  moment's  selfish  gratification,  never  giving  one 
moment's  thought  to  the  result,  to  the  tired  mother's  con- 
dition, much  less  the  life  long  injustice  to  the  unborn  child, 
from  the  time  of  its  conception  till  life  ends.  The  idea  of 
any  woman  having  to  go  through  the  ordeal  of  child-bear- 
ing every  eighteen,  twenty  or  twenty-four  months.  Where 
is  the  humane  side  of  the  question?  Where  and  how  are 
we  to  reconcile  the  sanctified,  appetite  of  that  father,  and 
yet,  he  can  go  scott  free,  shout  and  always  ready  for  a  well 
cooked  meal  and  maybe  the  little  wife  is  not  claiming  any 
experience  because  she  is  so  continually  worn  out  with  car- 
ing for  the  very  necessities  of  the  dear  babies  that  are 
dearer  to  her  than  her  own  life,  as  is  proven  by  her  sacrifice 
to  the  whole  family.  Oh,  how  my  soul  has  been  stirred 
within  me  as  I  have  listened  many  times  to  the  true  facts 
as  mothers  in  their  discouraged  hours,  have  come  for  coun- 
cil, feeling  it  was  more  than  God  demanded,  and  yet  what 
could  you  say,  because  we  are  taught  that  is  a  subject 
which  must  be  so  carefully  handled.  Admit  the  fact,  but 
the  careful  handling  of  these  things  should  be  mutual,  then 
all  is  well.  A  reasonable  number  of  children,  at  proper 
periods,  is  all  right.  God  intended  this,  and  no  true  wife  or 
mother  will  object.  Eph.  5:23.  The  husband  is  the  head 
of  the  wife  and  it  is  all  right  for  him  to  rule  the  house  in 
love,  but  never  to  ruin.     Again,  where  is  the  consistency  of 


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an  old  man  marrying  a  young  girl?  Oh  they  say,  'I  am  so 
lonely  and  must  have  a  companion!  True,  but  let  it  be  a 
companion.  Let  all  things  be  done  decently  and  in  order, 
by  setting  an  example  worthy  of  all  classes,  of  all  the  na- 
tions of  the  earth  to  carry  out." 

At  night  Sister  Vena  Washburn  gave  her  experience, 
saying  it  was  the  anniversary  of  her  sanctification :  "Five 
years  ago  I  was  sanctified  on  the  Downey  camp-ground.  I 
cried  and  cried ;  went  to  my  tent  and  cried ;  dropped  to  sleep 
and  woke  up  and  cried.  I  determined  not  to  eat  or  sleep  un- 
til I  was  sanctified.  The  very  Heavens  opened,  when  the 
experience  came  and  O  the  glory  filled  my  soul,  and  He 
keeps  me."  Bro,  J.  M.  Jones  gave  his  experience,  which  in- 
deed is  most  wonderful.  He  was  saved  in  Phoenix  while 
the  tent,  in  charge  of  J.  F.  Washburn,  was  there.  Saved 
from  a  low  degraded  life,  from  all  evil  habits.  Bro.  Alf. 
Dugdale  preached;  good  many  seekers. 

Saturday  afternoon,  Bro.  W.  E.  Shepard  preached. 
The  last  day  was  full  of  impressive  things  to  remember, 
especially  the  observance  of  the  Lord's  Supper.  Sister 
Meek,  who  was  very  sick  and  had  to  be  carried  into  the 
meeting,  on  a  cot  the  day  before,  stood  up  and  exhorted  with 
superhuman  strength,  and  a  power  that  took  hold  of  the 
hearts  of  the  people.  She  then  went  out  in  the  congrega- 
tion and  brought  one  to  the  seekers'  bench  and  others  came 
till  the  benches  were  filled.  At  night  the  meeting  seemed 
more  grand.  Bro.  Alfred  Dugdale  giving  a  good  exhorta- 
tion and  Bro.  George  Washburn  speaking  on  David  and 
Jonathan  and  Mephibosheth,  applying  it  in  a  most  beautiful 
way.  David  and  Jonathan  loved  each  other  and  for  Jona- 
than's sake  David  showed  poor  Mephibosheth  a  great  kind- 
ness, and  so  for  Jesus  sake  God  was  merciful  to  poor  fal- 
len humanity.  The  president  then  gave  a  parting  message 
and  the  annual  meeting  closed;  one  seeking  and  a  general 
hand-shaking,  many  feeling  it  was  the  best  meeting  we  had 
ever  had.  Safe  to  say  there  were  over  100  professions  and 
most  of  them  young  people. 

Pepin,  Wis.,  August  18th,  Bro.  J.  E.  Langen  writes: 
"Dear  Saints  in  California:  We  let  you  know  by  this  writ- 
ing we  arrived  in  Dakota,  Minn.,  last  Monday  night.  Wife 
was  quite  tired  and  I  had  a  cold  and  was  hoarse,  but  we 
are  better.  We  were  made  very  welcome  by  Sister  Fannie 
Smith  and  her  mother,  also  by  Bro.  and  Sister  Brown.  I 
pray  God  bless  and  reward  these  dear  saints  for  their  kind- 
ness and  faithfulness  to  God's  cause  and  His  people.  I  feel 
they  will  be  true  to  Holiness.    We  will  hold  our  first  tent 


264  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

meeting  at  this  place.  We  are  at  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sis- 
ter Wihren.  They  are  for  God  and  HoHness  with  all  they 
have.  It  does  us  good  to  meet  such  people.  Pray  for  the 
work  here." 

Sister  Fannie  Smith  writes  of  the  work  in  Minnesota: 
"I  cannot  express  in  words  the  comfort  and  help  we  find  in 
Bro.  and  Sister  Langen.  I  do  not  feel  that  God  sent  them 
to  us  on  account  of  my  faithfulness,  but  He  saw  the  great 
need  of  help  and  in  mercy  answered  prayer.  I  am  more 
clear  in  my  own  experience.  Five  more  have  claimed  to 
have  entered  the  cleansing  fountain,  among  them  some  who 
were  very  much  opposed  to  the  Holiness  Church,  but  have 
shown  cordiality  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Langen.  Prejudice  has 
melted  and  a  real  love  and  interest  is  manifested  in  its  place. 
There  are  many  obstacles  to  be  removed  before  the  work 
can  move  on.  It  does  not  look  like  Bro.  Langen  would  be 
able  to  stand  the  cold  weather.  They  are  comfortably  set- 
tled in  a  little  rented  house.  We  also  have  a  comfortable 
place  for  worship;  attendance  small,  though  some  come 
seven  miles  to  meetings. 

"I  praise  God  that  I  became  acquainted  with  the  Inde- 
pendent Holiness  work  of  Southern  California  and  the  more 
I  know  of  those  connected  with  it  the  better  I  love  it. 

"December  22nd.  Bro.  Langen's  health  would  not  per- 
mit him  to  remain  in  the  cold  country  and  they  have  re- 
turned to  California." 

Nashville,  Tenn.,  September  20th,  Bro.  George  Goings 
writes:  "We  are  praying  for  you  and  read  through  the  re- 
ports what  a  good  annual  meeting  you  had.  We  can  re- 
port some  of  the  best  cottage  and  street  meetings  we  ever 
held.  We  have  some  good  street  workers.  At  one  place 
where  we  hold  open-air  meetings  the  people  invited  us  in 
their  yard,  and  bring  out  chairs  for  us.  Soon  there  was  a 
large  crowd,  many  raised  their  hands  for  prayers.  In  an- 
other part  of  the  city  where  we  had  street  meeting  the 
people  came  out  of  their  houses  bringing  us  chairs  and  said: 
'We  have  heard  of  you  and  your  work  and  are  gald  you 
have  come  here  and  then  brought  us  a  marble  top  stand  and 
a  lighted  lamp.  This  being  out  in  the  street  it  was  quite 
a  new  experience.  Eleven  asked  prayers.  The  Lord  is 
working  here.  Last  week  we  attended  the  colored  Baptist 
National  Convention.  Many  brainy  men  from  all  parts  of 
the  United  States  were  there;  700  ministers  present.  It 
was  the  writer's  privilege  to  deal  out  books  and  papers  to 
them  from  start  to  finish.     I  think  only  a  few  believed  in 


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instantaneous  sanctification.     This    organization    claims    a 
very  large  membership." 

Mt.  Eden,  Ky.,  September  28th,  on  the  22nd,  the  writer, 
Bro.  Goings,  says:  "We  mounted  a  mule  and  came  to  this 
place,  put  up  the  tent  and  began  meeting.  Fully  40  people 
gathered  and  the  Lord  helped  Bro.  Biglow  to  preach  to 
them.  At  2:30  Sister  Goings  spoke.  It  is  very  cold,  yet 
some  come  six  miles.  Monday  night  Sister  Goings  sang 
'The  Little  Black  Train  Is  Coming,'  'Set  Your  House  in  Or- 
der,' 'Get  Your  Business  Right.'    Good  many  seekers." 

October  12th,  Bro.  Goings  writes  from  New  Albany, 
Ind. :  "We  have  had  successful  meetings  at  Mt.  Eden. 
Much  of  interest  could  be  written  of  the  meetings  and  peo- 
ple, also  of  this  place  and  the  prospect.  We  are  much  en- 
couraged. Aside  from  our  own  meetings  Sister  Goings 
preached  at  the  A.  M.  E.  Zion  Chapel  at  eleven  A.  M.,  while 
I  preached  at  the  Baptist  Church  at  the  same  hour. 

"One  year  ago  we  held  three  tent  meetings  in  different 
places  in  this  city;  several  saved  then  and  others  through 
them.  Amidst  schorching  heat,  thunder  and  lightning,  and 
many  trials,  God  has  honored  the  work;  several  have  gone 
to  Heaven  the  last  year  and  they  want  a  Holiness  Church 
here  now. 

"Nashville.  After  closing  at  New  Albany,  we  stopped 
a  day  in  Nashville,  Ky.,  among  friends,  arriving  home  we 
found  Bro.  and  Sister  Demost  had  kept  the  work  going  all 
right  and  some  saved.  We  attended  the  A.  M.  E.  Con- 
ference ;  nothing  encouraging  among  them  for  Holiness  and 
few  converts.  Mrs.  Bishop  Salters,  took  the  floor  and  in- 
formed these  clerical  gentlemen  that  are  opposed  to  women 
preaching,  of  their  failure  as  soul  winners,  and  in  plain  Eng- 
lish told  them  they  would  have  to  do  better  than  they  had 
been  doing,  or  the  women  would  take  the  Gospel  work  and 
see  to  it  that  this  all  important  part,  soul  winning,  is  not 
left  out.  She  said:  "And  in  fact  we  are  going  to  take  up 
the  work  any  way.  We  have  waited  long  enough  and  we 
are  coming.  Now  you  may  oppose  us,  but  you  will  have  to 
win  souls  or  give  up  to  us  and  that  soon." 

"We  have  noticed  from  time  to  time  since  the  annual 
meeting  of  the  report  of  Bro.  Peter  and  Sister  Sarah  E.  Mc- 
Doland,  who  were  given  charge  of  a  tent  that  they  in  their 
quiet  unassuming  way,  have  had  several  good,  interesting 
and  profitable  meetings ;  always  talking  on  the  cheering,  up- 
grade line,  and  simply  moving  steadily  on  and  that  kind 
always  makes  it  count,  for  you  always  know  where  to  find 
them." 


266  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

Bro.  R.  Cauch  writes  from  Ontario,  December  14th: 
"After  attending  the  Elder's  meeting  on  the  4th,  and  5th,  I 
visited  the  church  on  San  Pedro  street  and  found  them  ahve 
and  they  welcomed  me.  Saturday  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn 
took  me  to  Azusa.  I  called  on  Bro.  and  Sister  W.  Roberts ; 
found  Sister  Florence  blessedly  saved  and  also  met  Frankie 
Wilkinson  whose  face  was  shining  for  Jesus.  Bro.  Rob- 
erts was  away,  but  is  blessedly  saved,  also.  On  arriving  at 
Ontario  we  were  met  by  Bro.  and  Sister  George  and  Vena 
Washburn,  who  are  much  beloved  by  the  church  and  peo- 
ple. They  are  very  faithful  in  house  to  house  visitation 
and  among  the  sick;  also  in  the  spiritual  oversight  of  the 
flock.  God  is  blessing  their  labors  in  breaking  down  preju- 
dice and  in  unifying  conflicting  elements.  Held  three  meet- 
ings on  Lord's  Day  and  Bible  readings  each  afternoon  with 
good  attendance  at  both.  I  found  the  spiritual  condition 
of  the  church  good,  so  there  was  nothing  in  the  way  of  a 
good  meeting;  after  closing  here  we  will  be  with  the  Eti- 
wanda  and  Murrietta  churches." 

October  5th.  Some  of  the  colored  people  of  Los  An- 
geles have  been  organized  into  a  Holiness  Church  and  meet 
in  a  Hall  at  427  San  Pedro  street.  Sunday  meetings,  elev- 
en A.  M.  and  7:30  P.  M.  Tuesday  and  Thursday  nights. 
Bro.  Spiller  elected  Elder;  Bro.  Combs,  deacon;  Sister 
Combs,  recorder;  Sister  Talbot,  treasurer.  Bro.  Combs 
used  to  be  a  prize  fighter;  he  now  puts  in  all  his  strength 
for  God  and  Holiness.  Bro.  Spiller  is  a  young  man  of  good 
judgment  and  is  a  minister  of  power. 

October  13th,  J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "Since  last 
writing  I  have  moved  to  Los  Angeles,  504  South  Fremont 
Avenue.  I  have  visited  and  held  services  in  nine  different 
Holiness  Churches  and  with  some  of  them  several  times. 
All  are  not  as  aggressive  as  I  wish,  but  with  all  there  is  a 
resolute  few  who  are  determined  to  go  through.  I  can  see 
an  improvement  in  carrying  out  the  system  of  finances, 
even  if  we  don't  feel  it  much,  but  we  are  taught  to  live  by 
faith  and  not  by  feeling.  Pastors  are  visiting  more  among 
the  flocks.  I  earnestly  hope  none  will  become  entangled 
with  any  other  business  than  that  of  their  calling.  All  of 
their  time  can  be  profitably  spent  in  judicious  visiting  and 
public  services. 

J.  F.  Washburn  continues:  "At  last  writing  I  was  in 
my  own  home  at  Glendora,  en  route  to  our  city  stopping 
place  and  temporary  home. 

"October  5th.  Wife  and  Bliss  and  I  attended  Gar- 
vanza  Church,  enjoying  precious  services  and  visiting  sev- 


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eral  families.  Found  the  church  prospering  spiritually  and 
financially  following  out  the  system  of  giving  endorsed  by 
the  Holiness  Churches.  Thursday  started  on  my  journey 
to  Santa  Barbara,  stopping  at  Bro.  Shields'  of  Burbank,  the 
ever  read  blacksmith,  to  help  keep  the  horses  and  wheels 
running.  I  often  wonder  how  he  and  his  wife  do  so  much, 
unless  they  have  a  Bank  in  Heaven.  Met  Sister  Nixon  on 
the  way.  Arriving  at  4:30  at  Newhall  we  met  a  long  fun- 
eral procession.  We  reached  Peru  at  seven,  then  on  five 
miles  by  moonlight  to  Bro.  Conaway.  Saturday  was  at 
Bro.  Edwards  and  from  there  to  Santa  Paula.  My  way  led 
through  valleys,  river  beds,  sands,  rocks,  sidling  hills,  rail- 
road crossings,  up  and  down,  rough  and  smooth.  Much  of 
the  way  was  familiar,  and  its  memories  as  spot  after  spot 
brought  them  back  with  the  companies  of  loved  and  faith- 
ful ones,  made  deep  impressions  on  my  heart.  Musing 
thus,  we  came  in  sight  of  Santa  Paula,  where  we  met  dear 
Bro,  and  Sister  Henderson,  Bro.  Bicker  and  family  and 
workers.  Had  good  meetings  Sunday  and  three  nights  fol- 
lowing. Met  many  of  the  old-time  acquaintances.  Thurs- 
day at  three  P.  M.  I  started  for  old  Bro.  and  Sister  Butler's, 
twenty  miles  away,  and  2500  feet  above  the  sea,  overlooking 
the  great  ocean  to  the  south  and  the  beautiful  valleys  of  the 
upper  and  lower  Ojai.  I  reached  the  base  of  the  direct 
grade  four  miles  from  Bro.  Buttler's  home  at  five  P.  M. 
Night  came  on  and  soon  it  was  difficult  to  tell  the  way,  so 
many  wood  roads.  We  found  ourselves  lost ;  so  what  could 
I  do  but  anchor  the  horses  to  a  pasture  fence  on  a  high 
point  in  plain  view  of  the  beacon  light  twenty  miles  away, 
off  Hueneme,  as  it  kept  up  its  faithful  revolving  all  through 
the  night.  I  dealt  out  the  rolled  barley  I  chanced  to  have, 
to  the  horses,  and  ate  two  crackers  I  had  and  was  fully 
satisfied.  Then  in  overcoat,  side  curtains  up  with  what 
wraps  we  had,  we  curled  up  in  the  buggy,  said  the  little 
soothing  prayer  'Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep,'  taught  me  at 
my  dear  mother's  knee  so  long  ago;  then  followed  silent 
thought,  thanksgiving  and  sleep.  I  had  explored  many  dif- 
ficult wood  roads  and  found  it  very  pokerish  to  plunge 
down  the  steep  inclines  with  such  narrow  road-beds  while 
hundreds  of  feet  below  lay  the  valley.  While  it  was  quite 
uncomfortable  curled  up  in  the  buggy,  it  was  more  comfort- 
ing than  the  cold  ground,  and  uncertain  movements  in  the 
darkness,  and  so  I  thought  and  mused  about  the  scriptural 
way;  comforts  are  sometimes  left  behind,  but  O  the  horror 
of  moving  on  in  the  darkness,  only  to  plunge  helplessly  over 
the  abyss  into  eternal  despair.  One  by  one,  the  hundreds 
of  bright  little  lights  in  the  great  valleys  north  and  south, 


268  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1899 

disappeared,  save  here  and  there  one  where,  perhaps,  anxi- 
ous hearts  watched  over  loved  ones  the  long  night  through. 
As  I  often  gazed  at  the  faithful  beacon  light,  I  thought 
what  if  the  watchman  should  fail?  Let  us,  0  watchmen, 
keep  turning  the  great  Beacon  Light  that  came  to  give  light 
unto  the  world.  Morning  came  at  last  and  such  a  sunrise ! 
I  never  knew  but  one  to  equal  it,  and  that  was  when  the 
Son  of  Righteousness  came  to  me  with  healing  in  His  wings 
and  scattered  all  the  darkness  away.  'God  is  light  and  in 
Him  is  no  darkness  at  all.'  The  effect  of  the  sun  rise  on 
the  ocean  is  magnificent  beyond  description.  From  the 
mountain  top  I  could  see  the  glistening  sea,  with  dots  of 
land  and  tiny  ships  as  far  as  the  eye  could  stretch,  then  the 
beauty  of  the  Ojai  valley  with  its  thickly  dotted  improve- 
ments, herds  of  cattle  with  tinkling  bells,  charmed  us  as  we 
beheld  God  in  it  all,  and  we  reverently  knelt  with  our  face 
toward  the  great  sea,  beyond  the  rich  valleys  of  Ventura 
and  Santa  Clara,  where,  in  the  latter,  is  located  the  great 
beet  sugar  factory  of  Oxnard.  I  found  I  had  been  within 
one  mile  of  Bro.  Buttler's  home  the  night  before,  but  knew 
it  not.  So  it  is  sometimes,  poor  souls  are  very  near  to 
Christ's  sheltering  arms,  but  turn  and  go  away  and  never 
come  so  near  again.  After  driving  down  the  mountain,  I 
found  Bro.  Buttler  at  breakfast,  and  such  a  break  as  was 
made,  and  such  a  meeting  and  greeting.  Just  try  to  imag- 
ine it.  Breakfast,  prayers,  rejoicing.  Dear  Sister  Buttler 
was  suffering  greatly  from  the  bite  of  a  poisonous  insect, 
but  God  immediately  healed  her  and  Heaven  seemed  very 
near.  This  dear  old  couple  and  their  son  Sylvester,  gave 
the  first  real  practical  help  to  build  the  Santa  Paula  chapel, 
having  donated  $70.00,  though  they  then  lived  in  a  shed- 
roofed  house  scarcely  more  than  14x20;  afterwards  Father 
Buttler,  by  hard  earnings,  paid  out  nearly  all  the  price  of 
the  lot.  Bro.  Orne,  completing  it  at  a  great  sacrifice  and 
refixing  the  little  chapel. 

"Friday  passed  and  with  Saturday  before  me  I  must 
move  on  to  Nordoff.  The  aged  couple  fell  on  my  neck  and 
kissed  me,  sorrowing  most  of  all  that  perhaps  we  should  all 
see  each  other's  faces  no  more.  Sylvester  accompanied  me 
a  distance  and  told  me  of  his  wanderings,  expressed  his  re- 
gret, saw  how  prosperity  had  fled  and  there,  ere  we  parted, 
renewed  his  covenant  with  God.  0  how  light  my  heart  did 
seem  as  I  quickly  drove  on  down  those  mountain  steeps ! 

"Sunday  had  two  delightful  services  with  the  Ojai 
church;  also  three  nights  following.  Sister  Van  Buren  is 
Pastor;  Bro.  Jones,  Assistant.     Sister  Rich  is  Superintend- 


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ent  of  Bible  School.  They  remembered  me  in  offering  and 
seemed  refreshed  by  the  meetings. 

'Thursday  I  drove  over  the  beautiful  Casitas  Pass, 
to  Carpinteria,  where  I  was  hospitably  received  by  Bro.  R. 
and  Nellie  Cauch,  little  Elbert  being  the  first  to  spy  me,  and 
he  ran  and  halloed:  'He's  come!  He's  come!'  Bro.  Cauch 
has  little  by  little,  with  his  own  hands,  made  his  home  full 
of  comfort  and  modern  improvements,  and  welcome  was  so 
real,  we  felt  the  rest  going  through  and  all  over  us.  Had 
good  meeting  Lord's  Day  with  the  few. 

"Leaving  Carpenteria  I  reached  Santa  Barbara,  found 
Bro.  A.  H.  Dugdale  in  waiting.  Next  day  met  at  Bro.  Pen- 
field's  at  the  cottage  meeting  and  the  power  of  God  came 
down  in  showers;  some  wept,  some  shouted  and  some 
laughed  for  joy.  Held  meetings  in  Chapel  rest  of  the 
week,  some  being  saved.  Dr.  Cauch  and  Nellie  being  with 
us  over  Sunday;  very  precious  meetings.  Sometimes  a 
solemn  awe  possessing  the  people,  then  floods  of  joy.  A 
revival  flame  was  burning  and  I  longed  to  stay  and  enjoy 
it  with  them,  but  the  rain  hindered.  I  often  think  of  all 
their  kindliness  to  me  those  few  days. 

"Monday  and  Tuesday,  amidst  falling  rain,  we  started 
over  the  mountains  and  through  adobe  hills,  with  loaded 
wheels  and  wearied  horses  we  reached  Bro.  Rich's.  Wed- 
nesday on  to  Chatsworth  by  way  of  the  oil  fields,  near 
Bardsdale,  and  again  over  the  mountains ;  sometimes  wind- 
ing round  to  gain  the  summit  till  you  stood  bewildered  at 
the  vastness  of  difficulties,  surmounted  by  the  genius  of 
man,  but  still  it  is  all  of  God.  At  Chatsworth  we  asked 
two  little  girls  if  they  knew  a  man  named  Glascock  and  they 
said:  'Why  yes,  he  is  our  papa,'  and  I  moved  on  to  their 
home.  Had  a  pleasant  night,  then  in  rain  moved  on  for 
Los  Angeles;  reaching  home  and  dear  ones  at  2:30. 

"Again  I  say,  we  must  embrace  every  God  given  op- 
portunity to  advance  on  all  lines.  Novices  will  not  succeed 
long.     Let  us  push  and  pull  hard." 


1900 

Bro.  L.  A.  Clark  writes :  "The  New  Year  is  here.  The 
past  year  with  its  varied  experiences  is  gone.  There  are 
empty  places,  vacant  chairs  and  so  it  will  be  at  the  end  of 


270  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

this  year.     We  must  live  in  the  present.     The  secret  is  to 
trust  and  obey  moment  by  moment." 

With  this  issue  of  the  Pentecost  we  begin  the  16th 
year  of  its  publication.  We  are  thankful  for  the  many  as- 
surances of  help  and  blessings  that  have  been  received 
through  our  humble  efforts  to  serve  you  through  these 
columns.  Though  our  paper  fills  but  a  small  place  in  the 
field  of  Holiness  literature,  it  is  no  less  important  and  nec- 
essary. The  New  Year  opens  with  bright  prospects  in  re- 
gard to  the  Holiness  Church.  We  must  make  more  rapid 
strides  this  year  than  ever.  Let  us  live  up  to  our  rules  and 
enforce  them. 

January  1st,  Grandma  Logsden  writes  from  San  Ja- 
cinto: "It  seems  so  long  since  I  was  permitted  to  be  with 
you,  so  I  give  my  testimony.  Many  are  the  sorrows  that 
came  to  me  last  year.  When  my  dear  daughter  Belle 
passed  away  it  seemed  I  gave  up  the  dearest  treasure  I  had 
on  earth,  as  I  thought  she  would  be  a  jewel  in  the  work  of 
God.  God  let  me  keep  her  dear  little  baby  for  a  short  time 
to  comfort  us,  then  He  took  it  to  be  with  her.  Then  came 
the  death  of  my  sister.  She  had  great  victory,  saying  she 
dreaded  death  no  more  than  going  to  bed  for  a  peaceful 
night's  rest.  So  my  loss  has  been  their  gain  and  God  helps 
me  to  bear  it  and  while  the  earthquake  Christmas  morning 
was  rocking  and  crushing  the  outside,  until  nearly  all  the 
brick  blocks  in  this  place  were  ruined,  I  had  sweet  peace  in 
my  soul." 

Sister  Herman  C.  Thier,  of  Pasadena  tells  of  her  re- 
markable healing:  "Being  compelled  to  leave  my  home  in 
the  East,  3,000  miles  away,  separating  from  all  my  loved 
ones  to  come  to  California  to  be  saved  from  that  dread  dis- 
ease consumption,  the  first  three  months  I  was  under  the 
doctor's  care  with  little  relief,  when  a  sister  of  the  Holi- 
ness Church  came  to  see  me,  telling  me  how  the  Lord  had 
healed  her  of  a  long  illness,  and  encouraged  me  to  take 
Jesus  as  my  physician.  We  prayed,  I  began  to  grasp  the 
idea  of  healing.  That  night  I  felt  fatigued,  retired  early 
with  great  peace  and  joy  coming  over  me.  I  sat  up  in  bed, 
clapped  my  hands  for  joy,  feeling  God  would  heal  me.  In 
the  morning  I  told  my  friends  and  my  coughing  ceased  en- 
tirely, and  I  was  made  well.  I  went  to  see  my  physician,  a 
smile  came  over  his  face  and  he  said :  'Praise  the  Lord.  He 
has  had  His  hand  in  this  work.'  A  short  time  before  he 
had  told  my  friends  I  was  incurable,  he  could  only  give  me 
relief, 

"I  was  also  converted  and  sanctified.     I  had  such  a 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900  271 

temper  that  if  my  husband  or  any  one  offended  me  I  would 
not  rest  until  I  had  paid  them  back.  Jesus  has  taken  all 
that  away,  and  revealed  to  me  a  better,  higher,  nobler  and 
brighter  side  of  life." 

Sister  Alice  Whiting  tells  of  the  all-day  meeting  at 
Whittier  on  the  24th:  "Over  fifty  were  present  in  the 
forenoon  and  many  more  in  the  afternoon.  Among  the  un- 
expected ones  were  Bros.  S.  D.  White,  R.  H.  Winslow,  John 
Addington  and  Walter  Matney.  Among  the  expected  was 
Bro.  Alf.  Adams  and  workers  and  J.  T.  Clark.  A  spirit  of 
blessing  seemed  to  rest  on  the  teaching  and  stirring  testi- 
monies. At  one  time  the  meeting  was  given  over  to  the 
shouters.  Bro.  Asa  Adams  spoke  of  Abraham  offering  his 
son  Isaac.  He  obeyed  quickly  and  became  the  father  of  the 
faithful.  That  is  our  father,  if  we  obey.  Some  had  been 
testing  God  on  beds  of  affliction  and  He  has  kept  them  even 
there." 

Sunday  afternoon,  March  25th.  A  farewell  was  given 
S.  D.  White,  his  niece  Clara  Foly,  Asa  Adams  and  Anabelle 
Adams.  Several  expressed  themselves  as  being  both  glad 
and  sorry  to  see  these  workers  go  in  the  regions  beyond. 

The  St.  Edwards'  Holiness  Church,  Nebraska,  sent 
$66  for  railroad  fares,  besides  a  monthly  offering  of  $6. 

Bro.  S.  D.  White  writes  later:  "We  arrived  at  St.  Ed- 
wards with  the  joy  of  the  Lord  in  our  soul.  This  is  a  lovely 
country  to  look  upon,  but  I  hear  of  cyclones  and  thunder- 
storms. The  Lord  is  able  to  protect  us  and  we  are  here  to 
endure  hardness  as  good  soldiers.  I  can  see  two  years* 
work  ahead.  May  10th.  We  are  still  here,  the  people 
come  out,  but  it  seems  impossible  to  get  them  to  move." 

Lord's  Day  afternoon  May  6th.  Bro.  and  Sister  Combs 
had  a  farewell  meeting  on  San  Pedro  street,  to  go  and  join 
Bro.  and  Sister  Goings  in  the  South  land.  The  hall  was 
well  filled  and  so  was  our  hearts. 

Pasadena,  March  19th.  Bro.  Wm.  M.  Steinmeir, 
writes  of  the  revival  interest  in  the  church  at  that  place: 
"I  must  say  it  is  grand  because  souls  have  been  converted 
and  sanctified;  about  ninety  and  several  healed.  Bro.  and 
Sister  Buffam  helped  many  souls.  When  I  came  here  I  bor- 
rowed Bro.  Coble's  tools  and  made  a  seekers'  bench.  Then 
I  got  down  and  asked  the  Lord  to  send  seekers.  He  has 
done  so  and  sometimes  they  were  thick  around  it.  We 
never  asked  a  man  for  a  cent  and  all  our  needs  have  been 
supplied.  I  am  glad  I  ever  was  called  and  led  and  went 
there." 


272  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

"May  9th.  This  morning  Bro.  Walters  and  I  left  Pasa- 
dena for  Bishop.  We  got  along  fine  until  we  turned  to  the 
left  and  went  down  a  hill  and  our  road  was  stopped.  I  in- 
quired at  the  ranches  and  was  told  the  sad  news  that  we 
were  headed  for  'Devil's  Gate.'  We  both  being  children  of 
God  did  not  want  to  go  there,  so  without  coaxing,  we  made 
our  way  back  up  the  hill.  It  is  no  use  to  try  to  climb  up 
some  other  way,  but  we  must  keep  the  straight  way. 

"Mojava,  May  11th.  I  am  having  an  up  and  down 
experience  in  riding,  but  am  sweetly  kept  by  grace." 

Nashville,  Feb.  23rd.  Bro.  Goings  writes:  "Since  our 
last  wTiting  God  has  put  it  in  the  heart  of  Bro.  J.  T.  Brown 
to  shoulder  the  responsibility  of  the  mission  work.  He  has 
a  wife  and  four  children.  This  is  their  home,  he  having 
been  educated  here.  Some  people  have  such  queer  notions 
about  sanctified  folks.  One  man  said  he  used  to  think  sanc- 
tified people  did  not  eat  victuals  or  wear  clothes,  or  marry, 
I  asked  him  how  he  thought  they  lived?  He  said  he  did 
not  know,  but  had  heard  they  could  not  eat  without  sinning. 
The  smallpox  seems  to  be  all  over  the  country  and  we  can- 
not travel  now.     Death  makes  no  delay  in  time  of  scourge." 

Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes  by  the  way,  December  7th : 
"Met  Bro.  Alf.  Adams  and  his  choice  selection  of  workers  in 
a  grand  series  of  meetings  at  Balsa.  Annie  Griggs,  a  pio- 
neer worker,  Ethel  Strunks,  Annabel  Adams  and  Alta  Hay- 
worth,  all  good  singers  and  doing  efficient  work  in  the 
Pentecost  order  way,  which  seems  complete  for  variety. 

"December  10th.  Was  with  Bro.  Fred  Pitts,  who  is 
much  loved  as  a  young  pastor  at  Azusa  Valley  Church. 

"December  17th.  With  wife  and  Bliss,  met  the  Saw- 
telle  (Soldiers'  Home)  Church.  Bro.  Logsden  is  doing  a 
good  work  there  with  the  old  soldiers  who  are  so  rapidly 
passing  away. 

"Sunday  24th.  Went  to  Downey,  visited  the  aged 
parents  of  Sister  Pendleton,  who  enjoy  a  visit  from  Holi- 
ness people.  We  found  Father  Stooksberry  very  near 
death  on  the  Laguna  Ranch.  As  he  recognized  us  he 
shouted  God's  praises  and  then  said:  'Good-bye  till  we  meet 
in  Heaven.' 

"Christmas  afternoon  at  the  San  Pedro  street  church, 
where  the  joy  was  unspeakable. 

"Monday,  visited  Bro.  Langen,  who  is  very  sick. 

"December  31st.  At  Cerritos  Holiness  Chapel.  Had  a 
grand  watch-night  sei'\'ice  in  the  chapel  of  the  M.  E.  Taber- 
nacle at  Long  Beach,  with  a  goodly  company  from  different 
churches,  including  mission  workers,  M.  E.  Church  and 
Baptist  ministers.     An  evening  long  to    be    remembered; 


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hearts  were  melted  and  there  was  a  mingling  of  tolling 
bells,  great  steam  whistles,  weeping  shouts  of  victory  and 
solemn  awe.     We  found  ourselves  over-whelmed  in  love. 

"January  6th.  I  bade  wife  and  Bliss  good-bye  and 
started  out  for  a  circuit  trip.  Reached  Pomona  for  night 
meeting  and  had  a  good  congregation  Sunday  morning,  to 
which  I  felt  lead  to  preach  from  the  first  verse  of  the  Bible 
and  it  made  quite  a  coincidence  of  facts  worthy  of  record. 
Bina  Crabb  was  sanctified,  Willis  Brand  had  charge  of  the 
three  o'clock  young  people's  meeting.  At  night  seven  seek- 
ers, one,  an  aged  man  who  had  never  been  converted. 

"Tuesday  night  had  good  service  with  Ontario  Church 
and  a  good  visit  with  George  and  Vena  Washburn,  who  are 
always  actively  engaged  in  good  work.  Met  several  at 
North  Ontario  and  on  to  Etiwanda,  where  we  had  good  time 
with  saints.  The  boys  tied  my  horses  outside  of  the  stable 
and  they  felt  good  and  jumped  too  high  and  broke  the  rope, 
and  away  went  Dash  and  ran  into  and  through  a  wire  fence, 
and  when  I  came  to  the  stable  they  had  him  in  rags  and 
liniments,  and  confessed,  but  were  doing  the  best  they 
could.  I  could  not  sec  how  I  was  to  make  the  hundreds  of 
miles,  but  I  asked  God  to  help  Dash,  and  believe  He  did. 

"Friday  found  Bro.  and  Sister  Snook  at  San  Bernar- 
dino, he  being  in  a  very  pitiable  condition  with  creeping 
paralysis,  feeble,  but  up  and  about  and  suffering  much  pain. 
They  were  so  glad  to  see  me  and  we  tried  to  help  them  with 
prayer  and  cheer.  Met  Sister  Cole,  Al  Oakley's  mother, 
and  a  grand  daughter,  who  was  sanctified.  Took  dinner 
with  George  Swing  at  his  boarding  place,  having  a  good  so- 
cial visit,  thence  to  Sister  Swing's  where  I  tarried  over 
night.  Allie  and  Annie  May  at  home.  Sister  Swing  is 
true,  and  all  for  Holiness. 

"Saturday  I  started  out  along  the  foot  hills  and  orange 
groves  of  Highlands.  I  found  Father  and  Mother  Leedham 
on  a  beautiful  hill-side  ranch,  at  the  base  of  the  Arrowhead 
mountains,  where  are  the  noted  mineral  springs.  While 
they  have  a  most  beautiful  home  they  are  isolated  from 
Holiness  privileges.  Found  Brother  and  Sister  Linville  at 
Highlands,  both  showing  marks  of  increasing  years.  Short- 
ly after  dark  arrived  at  Brother  Lindenderg's,  Redlands. 
Christina  and  Beatrice  have  grown  to  be  young  ladies.  All 
endeavored  to  make  my  stay  pleasant. 

"January  14th,  was  at  the  chapel.  A  young  man  con- 
verted. Had  the  privilege  of  praying  with  patient,  suf- 
fering Sister  Meek.  Visited  several  families.  Bro.  Beck 
fitted  me  out  with  a  new  set  of  lines,  which  were  much  need- 
ed.    Arrived  at  San  Jacinto,  Wednesday,  where  the  effect 

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of  the  Christmas  morning  earthquake  was  visable  in  the 
fallen  chimneys  on  the  roofs  and  through  roofs,  &c.,  a  strong 
north  wind  was  blowing,  the  dust  flying,  tin  roofs  rattling, 
wrecked  buildings  creaking,  glass  falling  from  shattered 
windows  and  streets  covered  with  debris,  which  made  a  des- 
olate appearance  and  sadness  and  sympathy  came  over  me. 
One  little  boy  said:  'This  shows  that  God  is  boss  of  this 
earth.'  Bro.  Al  Oakley  is  deeply  bereaved,  having  buried 
his  dear  wife  a  few  days  since.  I  found  old  Bro.  and  Sis- 
ter Logsden  more  given  to  God  than  ever.  Found  Bro.  and 
Sister  Blair  rejoicing;  also  Brother  and  Sister  Emery  and 
Lawrence,  Fannie  and  Vernon. 

"A  night  and  a  day  at  Wm.  Haslums,  at  Winchester, 
where  there  is  a  hungering  for  a  Holiness  meeting.  Wed- 
nesday we  drove  to  Ferris,  found  Bro.  and  Sister  John  Hoff 
and  Lee,  who  is  a  little  six-year-old  Christian,  rejoicing  in 
the  Lord.  Bro.  Hoff  and  I  drove  over  to  Bro.  Wm.  Mor- 
gan's; he  was  gone.  We  had  prayers  and  tried  to  leave 
cheer  for  her,  who  needs  our  prayers  so  much,  Bro.  Morgan 
not  getting  back  to  God  as  yet.  Friday  on  to  Riverside, 
where  we  met  Bro.  Grips'  family  and  spent  Sunday  with 
the  church.  Our  next  meeting  was  at  Murrietta.  Bro. 
Peter  McDonald  and  family  acted  just  as  if  they  were  glad 
I  had  come.  Bro.  Leonard  Parker's  'Well  praise  the  Lord,' 
soon  broke  the  stillness  of  the  twilight  hour.  Held  meet- 
ings over  two  Sundays.  Bro.  and  Sister  Anderson  were 
sanctified.  House  well  filled.  In  afternoon  of  March  11th, 
Bro.  Parker  baptized  three  at  the  lake  near  Temecula;  two 
by  imersion  and  one  by  pouring.  A  circumstance  which 
made  a  deep  impression  on  my  mind  occured  the  night  we 
stayed  at  Bro.  Higgin's.  George,  their  ten-year-old  boy, 
was  off  on  the  pony  in  the  mountains  after  the  cows.  Dark- 
ness came  on,  they  had  always  told  him  to  come  home  be- 
fore dark  and  he  had  done  so.  Anxiety  took  hold  first  of 
the  mother,  and  she  called  only  to  hear  the  echo  answer 
back,  then  imagination  ran  high.  A  thorough  search  was 
begun,  when  lo,  a  tinkle  of  the  old  bell  gave  a  thrill  of  joy. 
Poor  old  Roan,  the  cow,  had  gotten  lame,  and  he  felt  so 
sorry  for  her,  he  said,  he  cried  and  let  her  rest  and  go  slow. 
Sister  Higgins  said  if  some  one  would  kill  a  Belgian  hare 
we  would  have  it  for  breakfast,  as  they  wanted  a  higher 
grade.  It  was  George's,  but  he  was  to  have  the  new  one. 
Uncle  Peter,  gathered  courage  to  kill  it.  When  poor  George 
<"ame  in  after  his  pathetic  experience  with  old  Roan  cow, 
find  found  his  rabbit  was  really  dead,  his  grief  was  pitiful. 
He  could  eat  no  supper  nor  breakfast.  His  carc^  for  dumb 
Ibrutes  excels  that  of  many  even  toward  one  another.  They 


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live  on  the  San  Luis  Rey  river.  Some  friends  came  in  from 
Smith's  Mountain  and  we  had  a  good  time.  Bro.  McDonald 
with  us.  We  moved  on,  reaching  Valley  Center  about  noon. 
Then  on  up  Paradise  Mountain  to  Bear  Valley,  thence  up 
a  short  circular  grade  over  2000  feet  elevation.  Friday  on 
down  the  mountains  for  dinner  with  Bro.  Brunson.  At 
three  P.  M.  rain  pouring  down,  we  pushed  on  to  Ocean- 
side.  Had  meeting  at  night  and  over  Sunday.  Three 
heads  of  families  getting  saved. 

"April  9th,  finds  me  at  Carmelita,  where  Bro.  Alf. 
Adams  and  workers  have  been  holding  a  series  of  meetings 
with  grand  results,  about  twenty  being  baptized  and  more 
than  twice  that  many  saved  and  the  country  round  about 
greatly  stirred." 

The  Semi-Annual  Camp-meeting  was  held  on  the  M. 
E.  Camp-ground  at  Long  Beach,  April  20th.  The  weather 
was  showery  first  day  and  rather  cold  all  through.  Meet- 
ings opened  Friday  night  as  usual.  Saturday,  3  P.  M.,  D. 
A.  S.  Worrell,  Baptist  minister,  told  his  experience,  includ- 
ing the  filling  of  the  Spirit  and  physical  healing.  Sunday 
Bros.  Winslow  and  Adams  exhorted.  Two  P.  M.,  Bro.  L.  B. 
Kent,  a  veteran  Holiness  preacher  and  president  of  the  Illi- 
nois Holiness  Association,  gave  us  an  instructive  sermon 
on  baptism  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  Text.  Mat.  3:11.  Night, 
joyous  testimonies.  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn:  "In  1873  my 
father  invited  me  to  a  National  camp-meeting  at  Cedar 
Rapids,  Iowa.  I  went  convicted  for  Holiness,  but  did  not 
get  it.  Features  of  that  meeting  greatly  impressed  me. 
Seekers  would  lay  off  their  jewelry  till  there  was  a  great 
pile  of  it  on  the  table.  The  singing  of  the  immense  con- 
gregation was  grand.  In  1876  we  came  to  California  and 
until  1880  I  had  looked  at  Holiness  as  a  privilege,  but  not 
a  necessity.  Then  I  saw  I  must  go  forward  or  else  draw 
back  into  everlasting  darkness.  It  seemed  I  would  rather 
have  been  buried  alive  than  make  the  living  sacrifice.  It 
meant  worse  than  physical  death  for  me  to  die  out  to  all 
it  seemed  was  demanded  of  me.  Then  I  thought  death 
does  not  end  all,  for  'it  is  appointed  unto  man  once  to 
die,  and  after  that  the  judgment,'  so  I  sought  it  and  after 
a  long,  terrible  struggle  found  it,  and  the  manifested  joy 
was  indescribable;  for  weeks  it  seemed  I  was  floating  on  the 
air,  much  nearer  Heaven  than  earth.  Then  it  settled  down 
in  a  solid,  satisfactory  every  day  life  of  growing  and  de- 
veloping in  new  beauties  and  victories  which  is  delightful. 
Soon  after  this  every  teacher  and  officer  in  our  M.  E.  Sun- 
day school  was  sanctified  and  the  work  commenced  to  pros- 
per in  our  hands.    But,  God  soon  showed  us  as  a  family  He 


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wanted  us  all  in  the  Holiness  Church  work,  as  we  could  ac- 
complish more  for  Him  there  than  elsewheer." 

Business  meeting  opened  Tuesday,  10  A.  M.,  President 
J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair.  After  reading  the  comment- 
ing on  the  second  chapter  of  Phil.,  communications  were 
read  from  distant  workers.  In  the  afternoon  the  Elders 
reported.  "The  spiritual  condition  of  the  Church  is  on  the 
up-grade,  and  a  decided  improvement  in  our  influence,  on 
the  outside  world  as  we  are  becoming  better  known  and  un- 
derstood by  others,  as  is  manifest  by  the  calls  both  at  home 
and  abroad,  for  workers  to  establish  the  line  of  work  we 
are  called  to  represent,  even  beyond  our  capacity  to  fill.  We 
find  a  decided  improvement  in  the  financial  condition  of  the 
churches,  arising  from  the  carrying  out  more  practically 
of  our  system.  The  general  needs  of  the  work  is  first,  a 
more  thorough  preparation  among  the  workers,  teachers 
and  preachers,  to  carry  forward  the  demands  for  clear  and 
definite  lines,  establishing  churches,  adhering  closely  to  our 
rules,  regulatings  and  requirements.  Second,  there  is  ap- 
parent need  of  special  work  among  the  local  churches,  that 
they  become  more  aggressive  and  fill  the  design  for  which 
they  were  organized." 

Offerings  for  widows,  orphans  and  worn  out  workers, 
were  brought  to  the  table.  During  the  one  o'clock  session 
of  the  Southern  California  and  Arizona  Holiness  Associa- 
tion, a  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  authorizing  its 
trustees  to  transfer  all  its  property  to  the  Holiness  Church. 
On  motion  the  trustees  were  instructed,  to  take  steps  to 
quiet  the  title  to  the  Central  Park  Camp-ground  and  draw 
on  the  Treasury  for  the  necessary  means.  Night,  Bro. 
Pendleton  praised  God  for  wonderfully  healing  his  dying 
boy.  An  infidel  told  him  the  case  was  a  conundrum. 
Several  new  converts  testified.  Bro.  L.  B.  Kent:  "I'm  sure 
this  is  the  Pentecost  order.  On  that  day  they  first  pro- 
phesied, and  next  a  humble  servant  of  the  Lord  preached. 
'On  my  servants  and  on  my  hand  maidens  I  will  pour  out 
my  spirit.'  We  should  come  into  as  intimate  a  relation  to 
God  as  servants  of  old  were  with  their  Masters.  I  would 
not  dare  to  preach  to  this  company  to-night,  if  I  was  not 
sanctified.  I  never  saw  sanctified  Plymouth  brethren  be- 
fore and  seeing  a  couple  here  encourages  me."  He  sang  a 
piece  with  the  chorus:  "Now  I  feel  the  fire  burning  in  my 
heart,"  then  preached  from  Jno.  17:19-23  and  closed  by 
singing,  "A  Walk  Up  the  Golden  Street."  Bros.  Langen  and 
Buffam  exhorted  and  seekers  came,  filling  the  benches  and 
adjoining  chairs.    The  scene  was  indescribable. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900  277 

Wednesday,  10  A.  M.,  J.  F.  Washburn  in  the  chair;  on 
motion,  Bro.  H.  M.  Spiller  was  granted  credentials  as  a 
minister.  Sister  Nancy  Tarwater  as  an  exhorter  and  teach- 
er, Bro.  Milton  Combs  as  an  exhorter  and  missionary.  Sister 
Belle  Easly  as  a  teacher.  The  tent  on  the  ground  was 
placed  in  the  hands  of  Alf .  Adams  to  continue  the  meeting 
at  Long  Beach.  Tent  in  the  South  continued  in  the  hands 
of  George  Goings. 

Thursday  afternoon,  Bro.  Kent  said :  '*We  might  be  on 
a  line  somewhat  in  advance  of  them  back  in  Illinois,  and  en- 
couraged us  to  go  on.  He  told  his  experience,  saying  he 
was  converted  in  1847,  at  a  cottage  prayer  meeting,  be- 
came a  preacher  and  always  was  a  seeker  of  sanctification. 
"We  went  in  for  a  revival  campaign  continuing  six  weeks, 
very  little  done.  I  was  in  despair;  did  not  know  what  to 
do.  I  said:  'All  that  want  a  deeper  work  come  forward.' 
Quickly  seventy-five  came  to  the  altar.  The  Lord  took  me 
in  hand  and  showed  me  the  ministerial  and  church  pride  in 
my  heart,  and  less  than  thirty  minutes  He  sanctified  my 
soul.  I  had  said  Bro.  Haney  was  a  man  of  one  idea;  God 
asked  me  if  I  was  willing  to  be  like  him."  Eight  arose  one 
by  one  and  testified  God  had  sanctified  them.  Sister  Whit- 
ing: "My  heart  is  full,  I  feel  much  encouraged.  I  praise 
God  for  the  spirit  of  revival.  When  we  went  to  Carmenta 
God  gave  me  liberty  in  speaking,  but  no  one  was  saved  and 
I  was  tempted  to  quit.  Sisters  called  to  preach  have  spe- 
cial trials."  G.  V.  D.  Brand:  "To  him  that  hath  shall  be 
given.  Tremendous  realities  depend  on  whether  we  are 
faithful  in  small  things.  Little  do  we  know  what  the  re- 
sult of  our  faithful  efforts  will  be  if  we  are  true." 

The  last  Sunday  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  sang:  "If  to 
Jesus  you  are  true  there's  a  glory  waits  for  you  in  the  beau- 
tiful, the  bright  forever."  Speaking  from  1st  Pet.  1st. 
chapter,  1-9.  The  Lord's  Supper  was  administered,  after 
which  some  holding  credentials  had  the  elders  lay  hands  on 
them  and  pray.  At  night  a  wonderful,  impressive  meeting, 
large  crowd  and  several  saved.  Bro.  L.  B.  Kent,  President 
of  the  Holiness  Association  of  Illinois  writes  of  the  meeting : 
"I  was  greeted  most  cordially  and  assured  that  my  coming 
was  anticipated  with  much  interest  by  all.  Of  this  I  had 
no  reason  to  doubt  during  my  stay  of  seven  days ;  days  nev- 
er to  be  forgotten,  not  merely  of  enjoyment,  but  of  real 
mutual  spiritual  benefit;  also  the  opportunity  given  for 
gaining  fuller  and  correct  information  concerning  their 
church  movements,  convictions  and  spirit's  leading  was  ful- 
ly improved  and  with  thankfulness  to  the  Lord.     This  they 


278  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

designated  as  their  Spring  meeting,  in  connection  with 
which  is  held  their  General  Assembly  business  meeting. 
In  August  they  have  their  later  and  greater  camp  meeting 
at  Downey.  The  church  business  matters,  which  com- 
manded the  time  and  attention  of  all  for  four  days  (except 
the  three  hours  given  each  day  to  religious  exercises)  did 
not  seem  in  any  degree  to  detract  from  the  fervor  and  spirit- 
uality of  the  occasion,  and  often  there  were  waves  of  holy 
joy,  and  rejoicing  in  connection  with  the  Assembly's  busi- 
ness proceedings,  the  like  of  which  I  have  not  often  wit- 
nessed. The  evenings  were  given  up  to  prayer,  prophesy- 
ing, preaching  and  altar  work.  I  was  called  to  preach  three 
times,  in  the  tabernacle,  though  there  were  over  thirty  of 
their  church  preachers  in  attendance ;  worthy  and  in  readi- 
ness to  preach  as  they  might  be  called,  led  and  prompted 
by  the  Spirit.  Aiming  to  have  the  meetings  Pentecostal, 
formal  order  and  ordering  was  unknown  and  free  speaking 
prophesying  and  testimony,  were  quite  in  excess  of  preach- 
ing and  not  a  few  of  the  Lord's  hand  maidens  spoke  and 
prophesied  to  edification,  exhortation  and  comfort.  Of 
course  the  joy  and  rejoicing  spirit  predominated,  but  there 
was  faithfulness  in  preaching  and  in  personal  work  in  the 
congregation  and  at  the  altar  and  not  without  fruit,  for 
there  were  seekers  at  nearly  every  call;  also  many  were 
anointed  and  prayed  for,  that  they  might  be  healed,  many 
giving  clear  and  consistent  testimonies  to  healing.  The 
fervor,  simplicity,  unity  and  earnestness  which  characterized 
the  saints  and  the  meetings  reminded  me  of  home  of  our 
earlier  Holiness  camp-meetings  in  Illinois,  and  prompted  in- 
quiry whether  we  may  not  by  humiliation  and  confession 
return  to  the  first  light  and  works,  recover  our  God-given 
place  and  victory  in  Holiness  evangelism.  Frequent  tender 
and  grateful  mention  of  our  venerated  Bro.  Harden  Wal- 
lace, (now  in  Heaven),  as  the  heaven-sent  messenger  of  the 
Holiness  gospel  here,  together  with  my  two  visits  with  Sis- 
ter Wallace  in  Los  Angeles,  revived  personal  remembrance 
and  appreciation  of  his  self-sacrificing  Holiness  Evangelism 
in  Illinois,  and  of  our  indebtedness  to  his  ministry  for  the 
benefits  we  have  reaped,  but  which  have  not  been  made 
more  widely  fruitful,  as  they  might  have  been,  had  we  been 
as  unselfish  and  brave  as  he.  Our  thought  to  make  our 
work  agreable  to  carnal  professors,  ministers  and  churches 
by  indirect  and  suavity  or  softness  of  manner  and  methods 
of  work,  and  witnessing,  has  secured  to  us  apparent  favor, 
but  real  contempt  and  the  cause  we  love  and  have  sought 
to  promote  has  been  hindered  by  our  soft  wisdom.  In  the 
terms  'our'  and  'we,'  the  writer  includes  himself;  but  has 


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little  hope  at  this  late  hour  of  life,  worthy  to  be  classed 
with  Hardin  Wallace,  the  Holiness  evangelist,  which  indeed 
he  was  at  home  and  abroad  and  for  faithfulness,  in  which 
work  his  greater  reward  is  assured.  The  camp  ground  is 
a  park  imbracing  a  block  in  the  city,  designed  especially  for 
such  meetings.  The  meeting  commended  much  attention 
in  the  city  and  the  attendance  was  good." 

Sister  Alice  Whiting  writes  from  Santa  Fe  Springs, 
July  20th:  "The  past  year  has  been  one  filled  with  trials, 
still  God's  grace  has  been  sufficient.  Mr.  Whiting's  lungs 
are  in  such  a  condition  that  it  is  necessary  for  us  to  move 
to  a  higher,  dryer  climate ;  we  are  praying  the  Lord  to  open 
up  a  suitable  place  where  we  can  do  gospel  work.  It  would 
be  no  small  trial  to  us  to  quit  the  work,  pray  for  us." 

Bro.  Asa  Adams  writes  from  the  Nebraska  work,  July 
28th:  "Closed  last  night,  good  feeling,  one  seeker.  We  go 
to  the  Centralia,  Kansas,  Annual  meeting.  We  have  fin- 
ished our  fourth  month  in  this  place.  God  will  use  the 
seed  sown.  Bro.  Karrishouse  housed  us  a  good  part  of  the 
time.  It  has  been  a  pleasant  summer,  not  much  hot 
weather." 

Sister  Elizabeth  J.  Rice  writes  from  Riverside,  July 
27th:  'In  God's  providence  we  came  to  have  a  piece  of  land 
in  the  Ozark  Mountains,  in  Missouri.  In  corresponding  with 
the  postmaster  at  Ottomer  I  find  that  there  was  a  great 
dearth  in  gospel  work  in  that  country.  My  mind  was  often 
drawn  toward  that  work.  Isaiah,  52:7,  was  deeply  im- 
pressed upon  me,  but  to  carry  the  gospel  to  the  mountains, 
rough  and  stony,  the  people  often  rough,  uncouth  and  un- 
cultured— yet  how  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that  are 
willing  to  carry  the  precious  gospel  to  those  out  of  the  way 
places.  I  said  if  the  Holy  Spirit  shines  upon  this  way  and 
God  provided  the  means,  I  will  go.     He  did,  and  I  said : 

My  body  and  this  mind  are  on  the  altar. 

My  Jesus  is  so  kind,  I  will  not  falter; 

I  will  not  question,  why?  Thy  will  is  best, 

On  thee  I  will  rely  and  so  will  find  sweet  rest. 

My  dearest  ones  I  give  to  Him  to  keep, 

0  may  they  wake  to  live  in  Him,  so  sweet. 

"Reaching  the  place  I  took  a  room  with  a  widow  and 
her  family  of  girls.  A  small  Baptist  church  was  near, 
where  services  were  generally  held  once  a  month.  Lord's 
Day  night  I  preached.  During  the  week  I  rode  in  a  lum- 
ber wagon  over  the  rocky  hills  to  a  funeral,  and  God  granted 
me  much  grace  and  liberty.     The  next  Lord's  Day  I  pre- 


280  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

sented  Holiness  to  the  people  at  the  church,  and  they  knew 
not  the  sound  thereof.  The  Lord  favored  His  servant  and 
hearts  were  made  tender,  yet  to  believe  it  possible  to  live 
without  sinning  would  doubtless  have  been  considered  her- 
esy. Then  I  was  permitted  to  present  this  glorious  possi- 
bility of  a  holy  life  to  the  Baptist  monthly  meeting  and  it 
was  well  received.  It  not  being  possible  to  get  conveyance 
to  different  places  in  answer  to  calls  for  the  gospel  message. 
I  bought  me  a  pony  and  saddle  and  went  over  the  hills  and 
through  the  woods  to  Union  school  house,  where  we  had 
blessed  service.  The  power  of  the  Spirit  is  resting  on  the 
people.  I  have  a  great  desire  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the 
poor.  I  am  now  at  Spring  Brook,  laboring  with  the  friends. 
"June  4th  I  rode  three  miles  to  Sterling  and  preached 
salvation  to  the  people  who  gave  deep  attention.  The  peo- 
ple are  very  poor  and  many  hardships  in  the  work,  yet  I 
feel  loth  to  leave  them." 

Bro.  W.  M.  Kelly  writes:  "Dear  Pentecost  family: 
When  you  are  reading  this  I  shall  be  on  my  journey  toward 
the  north  pole,  to  visit  Alaska  and  Seattle.  I  left  Los  An- 
geles May  15th,  stopped  at  Pixley  two  days  to  visit  my  chil- 
dren. Visited  the  Peniel  mission  and  the  United  Christian 
Church  mission  in  San  Francisco;  from  there  we  had  a 
rough  voyage.  It  was  grand  for  me.  At  times  the  ship 
would  ride  the  crest  of  a  wave,  and  we  would  be  lifted  up 
so  high  that  we  could  see  for  miles,  the  raging  billows  roll- 
ing like  mountains  of  water.  Then  she  would  drop  down 
into  the  trough  of  the  sea  and  we  would  be  surrounded  by 
the  waters,  and  it  looked  as  if  we  were  to  be  swallowed  up 
but  like  the  ark  of  safety  in  which  the  child  of  God  is  shelt- 
ered, the  ship  would  rise  on  the  bosom  of  the  briny  deep  or 
plunge  through  the  waves;  so  it  carried  us  safely  to  our 
destination.  We  landed  at  the  City  of  Victoria,  on  Van- 
couver Island,  belonging  to  the  British.  We  were  held  in 
quarantine  several  hours.  Finding  no  contagious  disease 
on  ship,  we  were  permitted  to  land  at  the  beautiful  port  on 
the  Queen's  birthday,  everything  looked  grand  Next 
landing  was  Port  Townsend  on  the  United  States  side.  The 
city  is  crowded  by  thousands  of  gold  seekers.  The  Bethel 
mission  and  Salvation  Army  are  doing  what  they  can  to  res- 
cue the  perishing. 

"Nome  City,  June  24th.  We  are  in  the  far  north, 
where  at  this  time  of  year  there  is  no  night,  while  the  sun 
sets  it  is  not  dark  at  all  and  if  one  was  on  the  mountains 
north  of  the  city,  we  could  see  the  sun  all  the  time.  The 
truly  is  a  mining  camp  of  large  dimensions.     The  number 


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of  buildings  going  up  now  is  about  5000.  The  beach  is 
strewn  with  freight  of  every  description  for  a  mile  or  more, 
60  to  100  feet  deep  and  as  high  as  they  can  pile  it.  The 
town  is  built  on  the  tundra  land  adjoining  the  beach  and 
extends  about  three  miles.  Tundra  is  land  covered  with 
moss  which  prevents  its  ice  from  thawing  below  it,  so  when 
one  walks  on  it  he  sinks  to  a  depth  from  one  inch  to  knee 
deep  in  moss,  muck,  mire  and  mud,  making  it  very  tire- 
some for  man  and  beast.  Forty  or  more  large  steamships 
are  lying  in  port,  some  of  them  have  a  thousand  passengers. 
I  have  had  no  mail,  but  I  thank  God  there  are  some  Chris- 
tians here  and  I  am  in  direct  communication  with  the  City 
of  Gold,  where  the  sun  never  sets  and  the  leaves  never 
fade." 

Bro.  W.  M.  Steinmeier,  en  route  from  Mojava  to  Bishop 
says :  "We  had  supper  at  the  eighteen-mile  house.  We  had 
worship ;  also  had  meeting  at  Ballard,  a  mining  town,  in  the 
dining  room.  We  saw  thousands  of  tons  of  borax  in  the 
valleys  and  snow  on  the  mountains.  As  we  camped  at  Keel- 
er,  by  Owen's  Lake,  I  saw  the  curse  of  sin.  At  Big  Pine 
we  lodged  at  the  home  of  two  grandmas  and  reached  Bis- 
hop May  19th,  happy  in  Jesus." 

Bro.  Goings,  Sebree,  Ky.,  May  24th:  "We  began  tent 
meetings  in  this  place  with  good  prospects.  I  found  them 
sweet  in  their  experience  and  manner.  We  began  stretch- 
ing ropes  and  driving  stakes.  The  children  came  round  to 
see  a  show.  The  M.  E.  folks  loaned  us  seats,  and  a  mer- 
chant a  large  lamp.  People  here  come  long  distances  to  the 
meetings.  Bro.  J.  T.  Brew  has  been  preaching  at  Earling- 
ton,  Ky,  some  sanctified.  Sister  Gatewood,  the  school 
teacher,  has  been  sanctified  and  is  helping  others  in  the 
way." 

Bro.  and  Sister  Combs  say:  "We  have  reached  Sebree, 
our  field  of  labor,  and  thrust  in  the  sickle.  When  we  ar- 
rived they  had  a  nice  place  for  us.  The  Lord  has  helped 
us  in  every  way.  Wife  seems  to  have  more  liberty  here 
than  at  home.  I  like  Bro,  and  Sister  Goings.  They  are 
good  generals,  know  how  to  lead  the  people.  When  we^ 
passed  through  Pasadena  the  saints  were  at  the  station  to 
greet  us  with  smiles  and  flowers." 

Bro.  Goings  says :  "During  the  five  weeks'  meetings  at 
Sebree  it  was  not  necessary  to  reprove  any  person  for  bad 
order.  When  putting  the  tent  up  people  told  us  it  would 
surely  be  cut  to  pieces.  On  cur  return  to  Nashville  there 
had  been  some  changes.     The  college  had  closed  and  many 


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students  had  to  go  to  their  homes,  and  teachers  were  away 
on  their  vacations.  President  Dr.  John  Braden,  who  for 
thirty-three  years  as  president  of  this  college,  in  the  midst 
of  opposition  of  all  kinds,  leaned  hard  upon  God  and  stood 
as  the  leading  educator  of  the  South.  He  was  anxious  our 
work  should  succeed. 

"The  Holiness  people  have  in  his  death  lost  a  brother 
from  their  ranks.  He  believed  in  the  Wesleyan  doctrine  of 
sanctification. 

"Bro.  Combs  feels  at  home  in  our  open  air  meetings. 
He  preaches  hard.  Mrs.  Combs  is  a  careful,  observing 
worker,  firm,  possessing  good  qualities  for  a  missionary." 

May  26th,  J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "Camp  meeting  is 
over;  la  grippe  set  in;  held  us  in  its  severe  grasp  several 
days,  but  our  Deliverer  came  to  the  rescue.  May  6th  met 
with  Ninth  Street  Church;  May  11th  was  at  Downey.  Fri- 
day drove  to  Azusa  Valley,  all  day  meeting;  Saturday  went 
to  Pasadena;  found  Bro.  Miller  doing  substantial  work. 
Next  day  drove  to  Garvanza  for  night  service.  Wednes- 
day took  train  to  Long  Beach  to  see  what  trouble  the 
measles  in  camp  was  making,  found  the  scare  over  and  the 
meetings  going  on.  Several  joined  the  church.  June  13th, 
left  home  for  Oceanside ;  stopped  at  Pasadena,  took  in  Bro. 
W.  E.  Hartnel,  his  wife  and  daughter,  going  by  train.  Bro. 
and  Sister  Goble  gave  us  some  money.  Stopped  at  On- 
tario next  night  with  George  and  Vena  Washburn.  After 
many  weary  miles  over  hills  and  rough  ways  we  arrived  at 
Oceanside,  at  nine-thirty  o'clock  in  the  evening,  on 
June  15th.  July  7th,  after  three  weeks'  meeting, 
we  see  but  little  result  of  our  hard  labor.  Many  have 
been  sick  and  a  variety  of  excuses  to  hinder  a  good  work. 
Wife  and  Bliss  came  the  last  two  weeks.  We  held  open-air 
meetings  and  made  the  usual  calls,  and  visits,  and  had  a 
few  clear  cases  of  healing  and  sanctification  and  enjoyed 
our  own  fresh  caught  fish,  and  came  home  feeling  we  had 
done  what  we  could ;  arrived  home  so  tired  that  it  seemed  if 
we  had  one  more  step  to  take  we  would  fall." 

The  Twenty-first  Annual  Camp-meeting  of  the  General 
Assembly  of  the  Holiness  Church  gathered  at  their  camp- 
ground. Central  Park,  Friday,  August  10th.  A  good  many 
having  arrived  before  Friday  and  by  Saturday  night  there 
were  120  tents  up,  besides  two  large  ones  to  be  used  as 
apartment  tents,  for  those  not  having  any  others.  About 
170  tents  on  the  ground  at  one  time.  After  prayer  and 
praise  first  night,  Bro.  W.  H.  Morgan  gave  some  of  his  ex- 
perience.    It  was  meet,  that  we  should  make  merry  and  be 


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glad,  for  this  brother  was  dead  and  is  alive;  was  lost  and 
is  found.  Saturday  night  special  prayer  was  made  for 
Bro.  W.  Steinmeier,  who  came  from  Bishop  a  week  ago  very 
sick  with  dropsy  and  had  been  carried  into  camp  in  his 
chair.  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  on  our  relation  to 
God.  Sister  Van  Curen  gave  a  forcible  exhortation.  The 
six  A.  M.  meetings  were  extra  good.  Sunday  nine  A.  M., 
testimonies  and  shouting.  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  on 
Rom.  1:8.  Afternoon  joyous  testimonies.  Bro.  G.  Quinan 
preaching  on  the  Church  all  being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost 
Five  P.  M.,  large  children's  meeting;  six  P.  M.,  young 
people's  meeting. 

Tuesday  ten  A.  M.,  business  meeting  convened,  J.  F. 
Washburn  in  the  chair.  Board  of  Elders  report  favorably 
concerning  the  churches  and  work  in  many  places  and  need 
of  more  pastors;  also  evangelists.  We  recognize  the  fi- 
nancial condition  is  improving  as  we  work  on  the  regular 
system  recommended  by  the  church.  Communications 
were  read,  also  reports  from  the  churches.  Financial  re- 
port of  the  Pentecost.  Night,  A.  H.  Dugdale  preached, 
Gen.  11,  1-5. 

Wednesday,  on  motion,  tent  was  continued  in  hands 
of  S.  D.  White  in  Nebraska;  also  tents  continued  with  W. 
H.  Pendleton  and  Alf.  Adams.  Night,  Bro.  Steinmeier 
arose,  leaning  on  the  big  box,  gave  his  last  public  testimony. 
He  quoted  Rom.  8:28  and  seemed  happy  and  satisfied.  Four 
persons  saved.  Thursday  Trustees  recommended  repairing 
benches,  also  tier  No.  2  of  blocks  be  set  out  to  gum  trees, 
also  the  block  on  which  the  large  tent  stood  be  planted  with 
gum  trees.  Motion  that  our  property  at  Santa  Fe  Springs 
be  placed  in  hands  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Kelly,  he  having  re- 
turned from  Alaska.  The  committee  on  credentials  recom- 
mended credentials  as  a  missionary  evangelist  be  granted 
Vena  Washburn;  Home  Missionary  to  George  Gamble,  Pas- 
tor, W.  M.  Hartnel,  Minister,  to  Willis  Brand.  The  Trus- 
tees instructed  to  assist  the  Cerritos  Church  in  selling  its 
lot  and  locating  in  Long  Beach.  At  10:30  our  faithful  and 
beloved  Bro.  Steinmeier  departed  to  be  with  Christ  forever. 
Afternoon,  J.  F.  Washburn  elected  president,  the  other  of- 
ficers having  all  been  elected  before.  Offering  for  widows, 
orphans  and  worn  out  workers. 

Wednesday,  22nd,  Sister  Flatbush,  for  years  a  rescue 
worker,  spoke,  reading  Luke  7 :36-48.  "Men  pray  for  souls 
to  be  saved,  made  white  as  snow  and  then  vote  for  the  very 
thing  that  makes  them  black  as  mid-night.  The  social  evil 
blights  every  grade  of  society  alike.  We  found  a  so  dis- 
eased girl  that  they  had  thrown  her  out ;  our  physician  said : 


284  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

'You  can't  have  her  here/  but  we  did,  though  we  kept  her 
in  a  room  by  herself.  The  flesh  was  rotting  off  her  bones, 
but  in  answer  to  prayer  God  healed  her." 

Bro.  Hilbish  said  he  settled  it  yesterday  to  cast  his  lot 
with  us  and  God  sealed  the  decision  by  healing  his  body. 
Saturday  Vena  Washburn  gave  some  good  thoughts  on  the 
fourth  chapter  of  Zechariah:  "Zerubbabel's  work  was  to 
rebuild  the  temple.     We,  too,  have  a  special  mission." 

Sunday,  A.  G.  Washburn  spoke  on  the  power  of  Christ 
to  save  to  the  uttermost,  singing  "How  Firm  a  Founda- 
tion." Sister  Van  Curen,  with  a  clear  voice,  made  the  vast 
audience  hear  while  she  told  of  her  miraculous  healing. 
Seekers  cam.e  after  ten  o'clock  and  the  meeting  closed  with 
great  all  around  victory. 

The  Home  of  Rest  for  the  aged  and  tired  and  worn-out 
workers  was  started  under  way  by  electing  Bro.  Kelly  to 
take  charge  of  it  for  the  Church  and  by  making  an  appro- 
priation of  $150  for  the  necessary  improvements. 

Bro.  A.  G.  Washburn,  having  charge  of  the  funeral 
services  at  the  camp  ground,  also  at  the  Ontario  church,  of 
Bro.  Steinmeier,  writes: 

"William  Steinmeier  was  born  in  Germany,  April  10th, 
1864;  was  baptized  when  an  infant,  converted  and  confirm- 
ed in  the  Lutheran  church  at  the  age  of  fourteen.  He  came 
to  the  United  States  in  1883  and  worked  at  wagonmaking 
in  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  for  three  years.  He  came  to  California, 
living  in  Monrovia,  where  he  bought  a  lot  and  built  a  house. 
In  1887  he  attended  the  Holiness  camp-meeting  held  by  Bro. 
Swing,  was  reclaimed  and  sanctified.  He  said  he  had  now 
found  his  people  and  joined  them  with  all  his  heart  in  the 
service  of  God.  Subsequently  he  gave  part  of  his  lot  and 
built  a  chapel  on  it  for  the  Holiness  Church.  He  never  for- 
sook the  Lord,  but  grew  in  grace  and  knowledge  and  was 
faithful  to  the  end.  Soon  he  was  recognized  as  a  pastor, 
and  labored  as  such  at  The  Palms,  Chino,  Ontario,  Pasa- 
dena and  Bishop.  He  had  been  in  poor  health  some  time. 
While  at  Bishop  he  spoke  of  not  being  able  to  sleep,  thought 
the  altitude  was  too  high,  but  it  was  Bright's  disease  of  the 
kidneys  and  he  was  soon  unable  to  walk.  Bro.  Mclntyre 
accompanied  him  to  the  Downey  meeting,  where  the  writer 
met  him,  sweetly  trusting  in  Jesus,  calmly  saying:  'Thy 
will  be  done.'  Thursday  morning  his  brother  at  Ontario 
was  sent  for.  He  arrived  at  six  P.  M.,  and  was  with  him 
until  10:30  P.  M.,  when  he  passed  peacefully  away.  His 
last  words  to  his  brother  were:  'Be  faithful.'    When  the 


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pain  grew  more  severe  he  seemed  to  say  with  Jesus,  'If  it  be 
possible  let  this  cup  pass  from  me.' 

"Many  who  loved  Bro.  Steinmeier  were  near  by,  weep- 
ing and  praying,  and  we  sang  as  he  was  nearing  the  portals 
of  glory,  'Bear  me  away  on  your  snov/y  wings  to  my  immor- 
tal home.'  Mark  the  perfect  man  and  behold  the  upright, 
for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace.  The  remains  were  taken 
to  J.  B.  Draper's  funeral  parlors  at  Ontario.  He  skillfully 
rearranged  and  preserved  the  body  so  that  when  the  re- 
mains were  viewed  the  following  day  they  were  natural. 
The  funeral  was  held  at  the  Ontario  Holiness  chapel,  Aug- 
ust 18th,  at  two  P.  M.,  Bro.  Alf.  Adams  singing  'Not  a 
Sound  Invades  the  Stillness.'  Bro.  Mclntyre  made  very  ap- 
propriate remarks.  D.  Wright,  pastor  of  the  M.  E.  Church, 
spoke  of  the  child-like  faith  Bro.  Steinmeier  had  exercised. 
Bro.  A.  Hastings,  pastor  of  the  Congregational  Church, 
spoke  of  the  holy  zeal  of  our  brother  as  he  knew  him,  a  pure 
man  of  God.  Many  flowers  brought  by  loving  hands.  The 
remains  were  borne  to  Belleview  Cemetery." 

He  leaves  to  mourn  him,  his  parents,  two  brothers 
and  two  sisters,  all  of  whom  are  in  Germany  but  his  brother 
Fred,  who  lives  in  Ontario. 

Faith  Home  of  Rest,  Bro.  Kelly  says :  "We  have  receiv- 
,ed  fruit,  vegetables,  chickens  and  rabbits.  We  have  had  use 
of  teams  to  haul  hay;  we  are  growing  some  barley.  We 
have  a  fresh  cow. 

"Auntie  Roberts  and  Bro.  Wolsy  are  with  us.  We 
have  furnished  some  of  our  own  straw  ticks  and  comforts. 

"Nov.  17th.  Work  is  progressing  slowly  but  surely. 
Have  received  fruit  and  vegetables." 

December  2nd,  Sister  Kelly  says:  "Have  received  po- 
tatoes, honey,  oranges,  beans;  $1.00  again  $2.00;  bedding 
and  two  fat  hens." 

S.  D.  White,  from  Centralia,  Kansas,  August  21st: 
"The  Association  meeting  lasted  ten  days.  The  saints  re- 
ceived us  with  brotherly  love  and  adopted  our  rules  entire. 
We  stay  to  help  them.     God  is  supplying  our  needs." 

Bro.  Adams  says:  "It  has  been  very  hot,  but  a  shower 
came  to  bless  us  and  save  the  crops.  The  holy  people  are 
scattered  in  this  country,  some  coming  200  miles." 

October  18th,  Bro.  White  says:  "My  heart  has  been 
failing  me,  but  not  God.  We  began  meeting  at  Doniphen, 
October  16th;  no  regular  meetings  have  been  held  here  for 
years.  We  have  large  crowds.  A  preacher  says  he  came 
here  and  tried  to  organize  a  Sunday  school,  but  could  do 


286  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1900 

nothing;  there  have  been  sixty-five  professions.  God  has 
raised  up  a  preacher  here.  Organized  church  with  fifteen; 
again,  three  more  joined.  Some  healed.  The  Lord  sent 
us  a  turkey  for  Thanksgiving." 

Later  he  says :  "We  closed  meeting  and  are  taking  rest. 
Church  called  me  here  till  April.  Last  Lord's  Day  was 
communion  and  we  baptized  six.  One  night  we  went  four 
miles,  had  a  meeting.  A  man  seventy-five  years  old  was 
converted.     Wife's  health  is  good  since  coming  here." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "After  having  been  afflicted 
and  delivered,  I  now  tell  what  I  find  is  going  on.  First,  at 
Home  of  Rest,  where  we  found  Bro.  and  Sister  Kelly  busy 
in  the  interests  of  the  Home.  He  was  on  the  windmill  tow- 
er repairing  pump  to  keep  water  flowing  to  keep  the  garden 
growing.  Sister  Kelly  inside,  fixing  bedding  for  tired 
bodies.  Sunday,  spent  with  Carmenita  church.  Novem- 
ber 11th,  with  Boyle  Heights.  December  3rd  at  Sawtelle. 
The  Holiness  folks  are  the  only  ones  who  have  a  chapel  here 
and  God  is  blessing  the  work,  especially  among  the  old 
soldiers.  Sister  Kelly  has  done  faithful  work  here.  Bro. 
Matney  has  the  soil  in  good  condition  and  well  seeded,  and 
hence  we  enjoyed  a  good  harvest  of  genuine  grain." 

Bro.  Goings  writes  at  the  close  of  the  year:  "All  is  well 
with  us.  Yesterday  was  our  meeting  at  the  State  Blind 
School.  We  administered  the  communion  and  it  was  a 
precious  service,  several  asking  prayers." 

Arvada,  Wyo.,  Bro.  J.  H.  Creswell  writes  his  first  testi- 
mony :  "After  being  a  cowboy  twenty  three  years  in  Texas, 
the  territory  and  Wyoming,  the  Lord  has  sanctified  my  soul 
It  was  brought  about  by  the  teaching  of  Alfred  Wraight, 
whom  I  knew  when  we  both  were  in  sin." 

The  beginning  of  the  Spiritual  Life  of  J.  H.  and  Eva 
Creswell.  "We  were  justified  in  September  and  October, 
1900,  and  each  sanctified  two  weeks  later  in  a  little  school 
house  near  Arvada,  Wyo.,  through  Alfred  Wraight,  prison 
evangelist  of  the  Holiness  Church.  For  two  years  previ- 
ous to  our  conversion  we  were  real  hungry  for  salvation 
and  tried  to  work  in  Sunday  school.  One  summer  we  drove 
fifteen  miles  every  two  weeks  for  Sunday  school  and  were 
trying  to  find  the  peace  which  comes  through  Jesus.  Mr. 
Creswell  had  lived  sixteen  years  in  that  part  of  Wyoming, 
and  had  never  saw  a  minister  there  until  Bro.  Wraight 
came.  The  nearest  minister  at  the  time  of  our  conversion 
was  forty-two  miles  away.  At  the  time  of  our  conversion 
several  were  converted  and  a  Holiness  Church  was  organ- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1901  287 

ized.  Then  was  felt  the  need  of  a  pastor  and  God  gave  a 
definite  call  to  the  ministry  and  removed  many  difficulties 
which  were  in  the  way  and  in  a  short  time  I  was  an  ordain- 
ed minister  of  the  Holiness  Church.  Then  began  the  work 
of  Holiness  in  Wyoming.  We  had  many  discouragements, 
but  God  over-ruled  and  gave  victory.  The  years  flew  swift- 
ly by,  and  God  taught  us  many  lessons  in  faith  and  trust. 
All  this  time  we  had  been  in  business  only  giving  a  part  of 
our  time  to  the  Gospel  work,  but  in  the  Spring  of  1910,  God 
made  it  very  plain  we  were  to  give  all  our  time  to  His  work. 
As  the  time  drew  near  for  the  General  Assembly  in  Califor- 
nia, which  convenes  each  year  in  August,  we  were  through 
God's  providence  permitted  to  go,  and  while  there,  received 
a  definite  call  from  God  to  take  up  the  Southern  work  for 
Holiness.  Through  the  help  of  God  many  obstacles,  which 
were  in  the  way,  were  removed  and  in  a  few  weeks  from  the 
time  of  our  call  we  were  settled  in  Owensboro,  Ky.  With 
the  poet  we  can  say,  God  moves  in  mysterious  ways  His 
wonders  to  perform.  We  can  say  the  past  ten  years  of  our 
life  has  been  more  real  happiness  than  all  before.  God  has 
been  with  us  and  watched  over  us  and  His  hand  has  led, 
and  our  determination  is  to  go  through  with  Jesus  and 
Holiness.  Paul,  our  son,  was  bom  December  24,  1901,  and 
was  consecrated  to  God  before  his  birth. 


1901 

We  stand  upon  the  threshold  of  the  year. 

And  wistful  peer  into  the  unknown; 

Each  heart  throb  tells  us  we  must  face  alone 

What  lies  beyond.     None  may  our  armor  wear, 

Nor  fight  our  fight.     Not  even  one  most  dear 

Can  fill  the  place  that  is  our  own, 

Or  stand  for  us  before  the  judgment  throne. 

Yet  one  is  with  us.     He  the  cross  did  bear, 

And  bade  us  follow  Him.     He  hath  said: 

"Lo,  I  am  with  you  always."     By  Him  led 

Through  all  life's  pathway  we  need  have  no  fear. 

The  sealed  Book  is  opened  and  read. 

He  knows  what  is  to  come  and  ever  near 

Will  hold  and  guide  us  through  the  coming  year. 

— J.  K.  James. 


288  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1901 

Nineteen  hundred  means  nineteen  centuries  since 
Christ,  and  the  one  added  indicates  that  we  have  entered 
also  the  first  year  of  the  Twentieth  Century.  What  won- 
derful opportunities,  and  grave  responsibilities  are  upon 
God's  holy  people.  Jesus  says:  "Ye  are  the  light  of  the 
world."  "Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth."  May  the  Spirit 
reveal  to  each  the  true  meaning.  How  little  value  is  all 
the  knoAvledge  of  the  Word,  without  the  knowledge  of  God. 
It  is  all  right  and  desirable,  so  long  as  it  does  not  estrange 
us  from  Christ.  We  are  safe  only  when  we  keep  in  har- 
mony with  God's  revealed  truth.  And  that  will  keep  us  in 
harmony  with  each  other. 

HOME    OF    REST 

W.  M.  Kelly  reports  December  31st.  "We  have  re- 
ceived $845  in  cash,  sack  of  clothes,  a  case  of  coal  oil,  some 
light  quilt  pieces,  fruit  and  vegetables  and  blessings  innum- 
erable. January  14th,  received  $16  in  cash,  four  sacks  of 
potatoes,  glass  pitcher  of  syrup,  doughnuts,  cake,  meat, 
honey,  rabbits,  quilt  pieces.  February  1st,  received  $4.50 
cash,  eight  loaves  of  bread,  rice,  sugar,  dried  fruit,  sheets, 
slips,  towels,  nice  warm  cloak,  $100  worth  of  books  and 
showers  of  blessings.  February  15th,  received  one  gallon 
syrup,  one  gallon  milk,  can  corn,  cod  fish,  jelly.  Bro.  Wolsy 
has  cut  seven  cords  of  wood.  February  27th,  the  work  at 
the  ranch  Home  going  on  but  too  slowly  to  suit  me.  Two 
comforts,  one  quilt,  twenty-five  orange  trees,  two  loquat 
trees,  a  bed  lounge,  50  cents  in  cash,  a  range  and  truck  for 
kitchen,  a  bath  tub.  March  10th,  received  bread,  cake, 
walnuts,  lemons,  $2.00  in  cash,  victories  for  soul  and  body. 
March  24th,  received  bread,  buns,  cookies,  logan  berry 
plants,  rose  bushes,  a  crab  tree,  a  comfort  from  Sister  Gar- 
ner, $8.50  in  cash.  April  8th,  received  bread,  oranges  and 
grape  fruit,  $3.50  in  cash." 

Asa  Adams,  Kansas,  January  25th:  "We  are  standing 
as  a  wall  against  sins  of  this  place.  Bro.  Aydelott,  of  Cen- 
tralia,  helping  us.  Anabel  and  I  are  alone.  Large  crowds, 
several  seekers.  Kansas  never  had  a  finer  winter.  The 
snow  has  fallen  and  everything  is  wrapped  in  a  blanket  of 
white." 

"Centralia,  February  21st.  We  arrived  here  at  two  A. 
M.,  Wednesday  morning.  After  closing  the  meeting  at 
Doniphen,  also  several  meetings  in  a  school  house  north  of 
that  place.  Tuesday  we  were  at  Atchison.  Missed  our 
train  and  went  to  the  Salvation  Army  and  had  good  time. 
We  are  sure  our  year's  work  in  Kansas  has  not  been  in 
vain.     Saints  have  been  very  kind  to  us." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1901  289 

March.  Bro.  S.  D.  White,  Clara  Foley,  Asa  and  Anabel 
Adams,  home  from  Kansas;  well  and  ready  for  the  home 
work. 

Alice  J.  Whiting  writes  from  Redlands,  March  8th: 
"The  meetings  here  in  charge  of  Alf.  Adams  and  workers 
closed  Sunday  night,  the  last  week  being  the  crowning 
week.  Bro.  and  Sister  Haskinson,  of  Chicago,  were  sancti- 
fied and  united  with  the  church.  This  being  a  city  much 
visited  by  tourists  we  have  had  in  our  meetings  people  from 
far  and  near;  one  from  5000  miles  away.  The  work  has 
been  far  reaching.  Some  of  the  Nazarene  people  were 
sanctified  and  worked  harmoniously  with  us.  Bro.  Parker 
helped  several  days.  Thirteen  years  ago  Bro.  J.  F.  Wash- 
burn organized  this  church  with  five  members ;  one  was  out 
of  harmony  and  was  dropped  at  the  first  business  meeting. 
Eight  have  joined  at  this  meeting.  The  last  Sunday  the 
meetings  were  grand.  Bro.  Parker  conducted  the  services 
of  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper.  House  full  at 
night.  Bro.  Quinan  preaching;  one  saved.  The  workers 
have  been  well  cared  for  financially." 

April  12th,  Bro.  Goings :  "Our  work  is  moving  steadily 
on.  Bro.  and  Sister  Combs  have  gone  to  Hannibal,  Mo. 
Bro.  Combs  believes  the  climate  here  did  not  agree  with 
him." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes,  January  29th:  "Thanks  to  God 
and  His  praying  people  I  am  loosed  from  the  grasp  of  old 
LaGrippe,  who  stole  on  me  at  the  mid-night  hour  before  I 
was  aware  of  his  approach.  I  immediately  raised  the 
standard  against  him  and  by  Monday  was  quite  well,  but 
wife,  Bliss  and  Grandma  Holdridge  were  sick,  and  I  as- 
sumed too  much  responsibility,  with  my  multiplicity  of 
church  work,  and  was  set  back  and  the  last  state  of  this 
man  has  been  far  worse  than  the  first.  For  three  Sundays 
I  was  unable  to  be  out  or  go  aught  between,  which  is  a 
longer  space  than  I  can  now  recall  since  I  entered  the  work 
in  1880.  God  heard  and  answered  prayer  of  my  own  fam- 
ily, and  I  was  delivered  from  suffering.  Elder  L.  A.  Clark 
came  to  see  me  and  prayed  earnestly,  leaving  temporal  help. 
Sister  Reeves  and  Talbot  came  and  cheered  me  much  by 
earnest  prayers  and  left  offering.  Bro.  LeMoine,  an  Elder 
of  the  Ninth  Street  Church,  came  filled  with  Spirit ;  anointed 
and  prayed  to  effect;  also  giving  of  his  substance. 

"Just  received  letter  from  Bro.  Jas.  Biglow,  evange- 
list and  pastor  of  the  Holiness  Churches  at  Slaughterville 
and  Mt.  Eden,  Ky.  He  sent  me  a  copy  of  the  book  of  rules 
adopted  by  the  colored  people  of  North  Carolina  for  Holi- 

19 


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ness  Churches,  and  to  our  encouragement  I  find  they  are  a 
reproduction  of  ours  entire,  with  two  exceptions.  So  we 
feel  united  to  them  in  harmony  of  action  and  fellowship, 
as  is  the  case  of  the  Holiness  Churches  of  Kansas  and  IHi- 
nois.  We  are  thus  becoming  a  united  people,  although  far 
separated  by  distance ;  our  common  work  is  one  and  the  day 
is  not  distant  when  delegates,  will  come,  and  go  and  inter- 
change of  evangelists  and  pastors  be  made  to  great  bene- 
fit. There  are  some  grand  men  in  the  Kansas  Holiness 
work.  Brethren,  let  us  awake  to  what  God  is  doing  for  us. 
Some  need  more  exalted  ideas  of  keeping  peace  and  har- 
mony in  the  family  of  God.  I  some  times  think  some  peo- 
ple's carnal  mind  is  like  the  cat  said  to  have  nine  lives.  It 
is  so  hard  to  get  dead  and  stay  dead  and  keep  from  sput- 
tering and  spitting  and  hair  splitting.  Brethren,  we 
should  place  a  high  estimate  in  the  Holiness  Church  as 
God's  own  institution,  proposed  and  demanded  of  God  to 
be  composed  of  holy  people,  also  highly  esteem  its  pastors 
as  those  called  of  God,  and  commissioned  for  that  purpose, 
and  each  Church  should  see  that  its  pastor  is  well  cared 
for  while  he  serves  them.  Each  pastor  should  feel  the 
importance  of  his  calling  and  feed  the  flock  of  God,  and  not 
club  them,  and  thus  scatter  and  destroy  them.  A  deeper 
appreciation  of  the  whole  system  is  needed.  There  will 
always  be  those  to  sow  discord,  and  bring  confusion  and 
cause  division  contrary  to  the  Scriptures,  outside  because 
they  cannot  get  inside.  But,  we  who  are  of  the  household 
of  faith  should  cling  to  and  help  one  another." 

The  Spring  Camp-meeting  and  General  Assembly  of 
the  Holiness  Church  met  Friday,  April  19th,  at  Pomona. 
A  goodly  number  gathered  and  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  read 
Psa.  34:1-6.  Bro.  Anslinger,  of  Doniphen,  Kansas,  testi- 
fied how  he  started  a  Bible  school  there  five  years  ago  and 
told  of  his  experience  of  being  converted  when  he  was  a 
Catholic.     Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  from  Phil.  4:1-19. 

Saturday,  Sister  Kyle,  who  with  her  husband  had  come 
with  us  from  the  United  Brethren  Church,  testified  that 
God  healed  her  instantly  of  five  years  sickness;  once  of  a 
cancer.  Sister  Rice  told  how  her  husband  did  not  want  her 
to  go  to  a  stylish  church  until  he  got  a  new  hat,  so  they 
went  to  the  Holiness  Church  and  found  themselves  at  home 
there.  Bro.  Kyle  sang  about  going  from  Egypt  into  Ca- 
naan. Bro.  Matney  spoke  of  an  old  man  who  said  he  would 
talk  about  salvation  when  he  had  more  time,  but  soon  died, 
calling  on  God  for  mercy. 

Sunday,  10  A.  M.,  Bro.  Cowan  preached.  Afternoon 
Bro.  Winslow.     Night,  Bro.  Biglow. 


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Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  Business  meeting  opened,  J.  F. 
Washburn  in  the  chair  and  read  a  portion  of  scripture. 
Good  report  of  Elders.  Communications  read;  offering  for 
expense  of  camp-meeting.  Night,  Bro.  Biglow  preached, 
several  seekers.  Murrietta  offered  deed  to  a  lot  purchased 
for  their  chapel.  Bro.  C.  C.  Craig,  pastor  of  a  Holiness 
church  at  Dorham,  N.  C,  reports  twelve  Holiness  Churches 
in  that  state  with  349  members.  Credentials  as  pastor  and 
teacher  were  granted  Robert  Mclntyre;  also  minister,  to 
B.  B.  Blackwell  and  as  a  minister  and  evangehst  to  Wm.  H. 
Morgan;  for  minister,  to  Frank  A.  Smith  and  Elizabeth  J. 
Rice.     Offering  for  widows,  orphans  and  worn  out  workers. 

Thursday,  tent  was  given  Alf.  Adams.  A  committee 
was  appointed  to  rent  hall  to  open  a  mission  in  Los  Angeles. 
Bro.  White  to  have  charge  of  it.  An  offering  of  $22.50  was 
given.  Friday  night  Bro.  J.  M.  Gallahorn  preached.  The 
last  Saturday  morning  was  one  of  much  spiritual  power 
and  blessing.    Night,  Bro.  Biglow  sang: 

"There's  a  little  black  train  a  coming, 
Get  all  your  business  right; 
Better  set  you  house  in  order. 
That  train  may  come  tonight." 

He  then  preached  with  liberty  from  Matt.  5:11. 

Bro.  Peter  McDonald,  when  an  orphan  boy,  went  to 
sea.  Spent  three  months  in  a  Spanish  prison  in  Manila. 
Left  the  navy  and  settled  in  New  York,  where  he  prospered 
for  a  time;  lost  his  property,  lost  his  wife,  drank  hard; 
came  West  and  worked  in  the  mines.  At  last  he  knew  not 
what  to  do,  but  go  to  the  Soldiers'  Home.  Carried  his 
blankets  all  the  way  from  San  Francisco  to  Los  Angeles. 
Here  he  heard  Bro.  Kelly  and  others  singing  on  the  street 
and  went  to  the  meeting.  He  was  converted;  afterward 
was  sanctified.  He  smelled  of  tobacco  dreadfully.  Now 
the  odor  of  it  makes  him  sick:  "I  know  what  the  Savior  can 
do  for  a  poor  man  if  he  will  let  him."     Several  seekers. 

In  memoriam  of  Catherine  B.  Wallace,  (by  L.  B.  Eby, 
minister  of  the  Free  Methodist  Church),  daughter  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  John  Bransen,  who  was  born  near  Springfield,  111., 
December  1,  1823  and  died  in  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  December 

9,  1900.     She  was  married  to  Harden  Wallace,  November 

10,  1843.  Four  children  were  bom  to  them,  two  sons  dying 
in  infancy.  Two  daughters,  Mrs.  Marion  Gatton,  of  Glen- 
dora,  Cal.,  and  Mrs.  Emma  Templeton,  of  Chicago. 

I  became  acquainted  with  Sister  Wallace  in  1858,  her 
husband  at  that  time  being  pastor  of  the  Methodist  Church 


292  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1901 

at  Winchester,  111.  She  was  then  clear  in  justification  and 
faithful  in  attendance  upon  the  class  meetings.  Bro.  Wal- 
lace commenced  a  protracted  meeting  that  lasted  more 
than  three  months,  and  resulted  in  the  most  glorious  re- 
vival I  ever  witnessed;  more  than  300  were  converted. 
Bro.  Wallace  did  all  the  preaching  except  three  or  four 
sermons  by  the  presiding  Elder,  Peter  Cartwright.  Al- 
though Bro.  Wallace  preached  ninety  sermons  during  the 
meetings  (all  of  which  I  heard),  he  made  no  reference  to 
the  doctrine  of  Holiness.  In  1868  he  was  stationed  at  the 
Brooklyn  charge,  Jacksonville,  and  in  the  meantime  he  had 
obtained  the  blessing  of  Holiness  and  ever  afterwards  he 
preached  it  clearly.  There  Sister  Wallace  was  sanctified, 
while  Bros.  Colt  and  Armentrout  were  holding  revival  ser- 
vices in  the  church,  I  had  the  privilege  of  being  present 
and  witnessed  the  blessed  victory  she  obtained.  Her  con- 
viction was  deep,  her  consecration  complete  and  the  bless- 
ing she  received  was  so  satisfactory  that  she  never  doubted 
that  the  work  was  done.  For  twenty-eight  years  Sister 
Wallace  shared  with  her  husband  the  toilsome  sacrifices  of 
a  Methodist  traveling  preacher  of  that  early  day.  Her 
last  testimony,  given  on  her  death  bed,  was:  'I  am  ready, 
just  waiting  for  Jesus  to  come  and  take  me  home.'  Isn't 
it  blessed  to  be  ready?" 

J.  F.  Washburn  says :  "It  was  very  noticeable  through- 
out the  meeting  just  closed,  a  deep  current  of  spiritual 
power  that  controlled  all  the  services  during  the  business 
sessions  as  well  as  the  spiritual  ones.  The  citizens  of  Po- 
mona were  courteous,  kind  and  filled  the  tent  nearly  every 
night,  showing  great  interest  and  frowned  on  anything 
tending  to  disorder. 

"Not  being  well  during  the  meeting,  I  decided  on  a  few 
days'  rest,  going  home  Monday.  Tuesday  morning  before 
breakfast  I  was  called  to  a  phone  down  in  the  city,  asking 
me  to  ofl^ciate  at  the  funeral  of  Bro.  Hudgings.  A  drive 
in  the  rain  of  twenty-five  miles  for  three  P.  M.  service. 
Rain  and  mud,  and  miles  plenty,  but  Dash  always  had  re- 
serve power  and  fire,  and  we  made  it.  Had  the  service 
and  went  with  the  body  five  miles  to  the  cemetery.  At  six 
P.  M.,  the  last  words  of  the  solemn  service  were  pronounced, 
and  we  drove  five  miles  to  Bro.  Kellum's  for  the  night, 
where  the  warm  welcome  and  fireside  cheered  us  soul  and 
body.  Wednesday  morning,  reached  home,  spent  the  af- 
ternoon with  Bros.  White  and  Clark  looking  for  and  settling 
the  place  for  the  mission  work  in  Los  Angeles,  which  was 
the  assembly  room  of  the  Temperance  Temple,  comer  of 
Broadway  and  Temple  streets.     Bro.  S.  D.  White  having 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1901  293 

charge.  It  opened  May  25.  I  attended  the  meetings  at 
the  Ninth  Street  chapel  until  May  10th,  when,  with  Bro. 
Jas.  Biglow,  went  to  Azusa,  Pomona,  Chino,  Ontario,  River- 
side, Redlands,  Pasadena  and  Garvanza." 

Bro.  Asa  Adams  and  Anabel  Adams,  Doniphen,  Kans., 
May  23rd:  "All  day  long  we  pulled  on,  across  rivers  and 
deserts,  arriving  at  Flagstaff,  where  we  stayed  with  one 
of  our  spiritual  children.  Thursday  started  on,  reaching 
Atchison  at  6:45.  Bro.  Bryan  waiting  for  us.  We  had  a 
royal  day  Sunday  with  the  church,  not  one  is  missing.  We 
have  a  three-room  house  and  the  Lord  is  good  to  us. 

"June  7th.  We  are  kept  busy;  Clarence  Mercer  fell 
from  the  buggy  on  his  way  to  church  and  broke  his  leg 
at  the  thigh.     We  are  taking  care  of  him. 

"DuBoise,  Neb.,  July  5th.  I  have  been  down  to  the 
convention  at  Asurwatonnie,  Kansas.  For  the  last  three 
weeks  it  has  been  two  hot  for  any  body.  No  rain.  Com 
high  as  your  head  burning  up.  We  are  having  a  good  time 
with  the  Lord.  The  U.  B.  Minister  has  been  with  us  and 
shown  kindness." 

J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "Just  a  Httle  trip  with  my  son 
L.  L.  Washburn.  In  June  we  started  to  Newport  Landing 
for  a  few  days'  outing.  We  left  home  Friday  at  eleven 
A.  M.,  having  dinner  with  Bro.  Kellum's.  Reaching  Santa 
Ana  we  found  Bro.  George  Teel  with  tent  meeting  and 
naturally  found  our  place  and  enjoyed  the  repast,  put  in  it 
what  we  could;  staying  with  Bro.  Chantrys  over  night. 
Next  day  moved  on  to  Newport  and  engaged  a  cottage  for 
four  days.  In  the  afternoon  we  hunted  for  bait  and  ex- 
perimented in  catching  fish,  without  success.  We  learned 
we  did  not  use  the  right  kind  of  bait.  Next  time  in  same 
water  with  right  kind  of  bait,  caught  a  cooking  of  various 
kinds  which  we  enjoyed  very  much.  Lord's  Day  found 
us  at  the  camp-meeting  again,  with  freedom  of  the  Spirit. 
Spent  the  night  with  Bro.  Page  at  Tustin.  Next  night 
stayed  with  Frank  Teel  at  Peatlands,  reaching  home  next 
day.     Six  days  out  and  over  125  miles  driven. 

June  23rd,  found  wife  and  Grandma  Holdridge  and  my- 
self at  Garvanza  Holiness  Church  with  the  little  flock  and 
enjoyed  fresh  manifestation  of  the  out-pouring  of  the  Holy 
Spirit." 

Bro.  Goings,  Sebree,  Ky.,  July  11th:  "W^e  have  the  new 
tent  completed  and  set  up.  (Author:  We  remember  what 
a  long,  hard  struggle  of  hard  work  and  self-sacrifice  Bro. 
Goings  had  to  reach  this  point  to  be  ready  for  their  tent 
work.)     This  is  the  home  of  Bro.  Biglow.     A  good  audi- 


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ence,  some  coming  eight  miles.  Water  is  very  scarce  and 
hardly  fit  to  drink,  much  sickness  on  account  of  it.  It  is 
very  hot  now. 

"July  18th.  The  Lord  is  with  us;  several  getting 
saved  and  a  general  stir.  Brethren,  this  is  a  great  work 
for  this  place  and  this  country  is  suffering  for  need  of  reg- 
ularly organized  Holiness  Churches,  who  know  how  to  at- 
tend to  their  own  business." 

The  Annual  Assembly  of  the  Holiness  Church  Camp- 
meeting  convened  Friday,  August  9th,  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn 
preaching  on  Psa.  26.2.  Good  early  morning  meeting.  At 
nine  A.  M.,  Bro.  Alf.  Adams  gave  the  slow  ones  a  chance  to 
testify.  Bro.  Frank  Smith  preaching.  At  two  P.  M.,  Bro. 
G.  V.  D.  Brand  spoke,  1  Tim.  2:5.  One  God,  One  Mediator, 
between  God  and  Man;  the  man  Christ  Jesus. 

Monday  night  great  rejoicing  time.  The  business 
meeting  opened  at  ten  A.  M.  Tuesday  morning,  J.  F.  Wash- 
bum,  in  the  chair,  made  practical  remarks  on  1  Thes.  4:1- 
11.  Reports  from  churches.  Night,  Sister  Kyle  preached. 
The  Board  of  Elders  report  the  Spiritual  condition  of  the 
Church  is  on  the  advance;  judging  from  reports  received 
from  local  churches,  which  in  many  instances  have  shown  a 
revival  spirit  and  increase  of  membership.  The  extension 
of  the  influence  of  the  Church  has  been  recognized  by  the 
holy  people  of  other  places.  Communications  from  North 
Carolina  Holiness  Church  are  very  favorable  to  final  per- 
fect union,  from  a  legal  standpoint,  as  well  as  spiritual. 
Reports  from  Arvada  show  a  careful  deep  and  aggressive 
work.  The  Pentecost  is  one  of  the  most  important  factors 
of  this  work.  Also  the  mission  work  in  Los  Angeles, 
which  has  moved  to  Fourth  street,  is  an  important  factor 
of  the  Holiness  Church.  Offerings  for  widows,  orphans 
and  worn  out  workers.  Night,  three  solos,  testimonies 
from  converts. 

Thursday,  ten  A.  M.,  Credentials  as  ministers  were 
granted  John  H.  Cresswell,  Edwin  P.  Kyle  and  Sister  Ohve 
Kyle.  The  tent  in  charge  of  Alf.  Adams,  was  continued; 
also  Asa  Adams.  Bro.  R.  H.  Winslow  handed  in  his  cre- 
dentials for  concelation. 

Friday,  ten  A.  M.  Tent  used  by  George  Goings  con- 
tinued in  his  hands.  Bro.  Walter  Matney  was  elected  to 
Elder  to  fill  the  vacancy  of  Bro.  Winslow.  Credentials  as 
Home  Missionary  given  H.  Adelade  Kelly.  Nominations 
for  President,  L.  A.  Clark,  George  Quinan,  J.  M.  Roberts, 
J.  F.  Washburn,  and  S.  D.  White;  J.  F.  Washburn  and  S. 
D.  White  declined.  L.  A.  Clark  was  elected.  He  was  con- 
ducted to  the  chair  and  a  few  moments  of  prayer  followed. 


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He  thanked  the  people  for  the  confidence  manifested  in 
him.  The  Assembly  by  a  rising  vote,  tendered  thanks  to 
Bro.  Washburn  for  his  long  continued  faithful   services. 

Saturday,  ten  A.  M.,  message  came  announcing  the 
death  of  Sister  Ethel  Brand,  wife  of  Willis  Brand.  Night 
meeting  one  of  great  victory. 

Sunday  morning  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  gave  a  profitable 
talk  on  how  to  conduct  ourselves  in  a  meeting  for  worship. 
Lord's  Supper  was  administered,  Bro.  Clark  making  re- 
marks, after  which  A.  H.  Dugdale  preached.  Afternoon, 
Dr.  Yoakum  gave  teaching  on  healing. 

Monday  afternoon  Bro.  J.  R.  Conlee,  told  his  thrilling 
experience,  how  he  was  reclaimed,  having  backslidden, 
(after  being  a  Methodist  Episcopal  preacher  for 
years),  and  healed  while  near  Klondike,  Alaska. 
God  led  her  family  into  the  Holiness  Church.  Night,  Bro. 
Jones  sang  "The  Master  Came  to  His  Garden."  Sister 
Whiting  spoke  on  the  rich  man  and  Lazareth.  The  last 
Sunday  Bro.  Bourgeois  said:  "In  the  army  I  was  taken  pris- 
oner. A  comrade  called  for  me  and  hunted  for  me  all  over 
the  battle-field.  I  marveled  at  his  love  for  me.  Jesus  loves 
us  more."  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  preached.  Bro.  Teel  said: 
"The  last  night  of  the  Downey  meeting  is  always  a  seri- 
ous time  to  me.  This  is  like  a  great  family  re-union.  How 
many  intend  to  be  as  zealous  in  the  home  meetings  as  here? 
Meeting  held  late.  A  brother  exhorted  in  the  back  of  the 
tent,  and  it  being  late  the  vast  crowd  began  to  disburse. 

J.  H.  Creswell  writes,  September  15th,  from  Arvada. 
Wyo. :  "We  are  still  praising  God ;  one  saved  lately.  Yester- 
day we  baptized  seven.  We  rejoice  to  know  of  the  good 
work  done  at  the  Downey  meeting.  The  work  of  God  nev- 
er was  preached  at  this  place.  Powder  River,  until  a  year 
ago.  Oct.  16th.  Last  Sunday  I  was  at  Arvada;  one  saved, 
three  baptized.     We  are  gaining  slowly." 

Sister  Eva  Creswell  says:  "October  28th,  we  are  tried 
as  by  fire,  but  the  blessed  Lord  says  we  shall  come  out  as 
fine  as  gold.  Let  us  sit  like  Mary,  at  the  feet  of  Jesus  and 
learn  of  Him.  If  all  the  workers  would  only  wake  up  and 
do  their  duty  how  much  more  could  be  accomplished. 

November  24th,  Bro.  Creswell  says:  "Several  saved, 
one  an  old  gray-headed  man." 

October  25th,  Bro.  S.  D.  White  reports  from  his  mis- 
sion ;  having  moved  to  215  West  Fourth  street,  Los  Angeles. 
"God  is   doing  wonderful  things  for  us.     Different   ones 


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come  to  help  us  from  time  to  time.     We  have  a  good  Bible 
school.     Pray  for  us." 

J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "Camp-meeting  over  and  we  are 
at  home  praising  God  for  His  wonderful  goodness  to  us, 
individually  and  as  a  family.  Our  hearts  go  out  in  prayer 
for  all  in  authority,  especially  our  new  president,  L.  A. 
Clark.  We  thank  God  that  He  was  willing  to  release  us 
from  the  strain  of  responsibility  that  both  He,  and  the 
people  had  for  years  laid  upon  me.  But,  I  find  the  same 
deep  soul  interest  for  this  blessed  work,  implanted  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  in  1880,  burning  upon  the  altar  of  my  heart 
and  I  expect  to  rest  or  work  according  to  God's  call  and 
the  convictions  of  my  sanctified  life  taking  up  such  line?_ 
of  evangelistic  work,  as  the  Spirit,  Word  and  Providence 
calls  us  to.  If  God  sees  fit  to  make  it  a  little  easier  for  us, 
we  will  thank  Him." 

"Saturday,  August  21st,  visited  Father  Frazier  at 
Whittier.  Surely  it  is  a  mar\^el  of  God's  love  and  mercy 
the  way  He  has  led  him  and  his  dear  faithful  wife  onward 
and  upward,  during  these  years  of  deep  affliction.  Found 
the  Church  and  pastor,  Frank  A.  Smith,  cheerful  and  filled 
with  the  Spirit.  Went  by  the  Home  of  Rest,  Monday.  The 
place  shows  care  and  much  labor,  still  in  the  hands  of  Bro. 
and  Sister  Kelly.  I  had  passed  by  Bro.  Kellums  en  route 
home,  when  I  heard  a  voice  'Turn  in!  Turn  IN!'  So  I  turn- 
ed about  and  enjoyed  a  very  pleasant  hour  and  a  good  din- 
ner. Tuesday  visited  sick  in  the  city.  At  four  P.  M.,  wife, 
Bliss  and  I  started  for  Long  Beach  for  a  rest;  reaching 
Bro.  and  Sister  Friend  Walker's  at  7:30,  found  her  parents 
there  and  his  father  coming  later.  Nothing  like  a  crowded 
house  to  rest. 

"September  27th,  left  home  for  Orange  to  hold  a  series 
of  meetings.  A  strange  place,  no  song  books.  Bro.  and 
Sister  Gray  our  sole  human  reliance.  Rent  to  meet,  sing- 
ing, praying,  testifying,  preaching,  to  be  done.  Reaching 
Bro.  Gray's  after  dark,  I  said,  'How  is  your  faith?'  She 
answered  hesitatingly.  I  said,  'Well,  we  have  a  nice  moon 
and  a  good  God.'  Meeting  opened  on  time,  and  what  it 
lacked  in  rent,  thank  God  I  could  help  out.  Next  day  Sis- 
ter Elsie  Wright  came  to  join  the  battle.  Sunday  after- 
noon, a  young  man  brightly  sanctified.  October  4th,  wife 
came  and  we  were  permitted  to  help  an  old  acquaintance 
back  to  victory.  Tears  mingled  with  joy  and  the  glory 
did  shine  out  of  her  face.  We  all  got  some  of  the  fresh- 
ness of  Heaven.  Sunday  afternoon  while  we  were  laboring 
with  souls  at  the  hall  a  very  sad  calamity  was  going  on,  re- 
sulting in  the  death  of  a  dear  little  ten-year-old  boy,  whom 


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we  had  learned  to  love — living  next  door  to  Sister  Gray's 
where  we  were  staying.  An  only  child,  bright  and  active. 
A  party  of  pleasure  seekers  had  made  up  to  go  to  a  park 
and  to  the  mountains  this  Sabbath  day,  among  them  the 
father  of  this  boy.  He  wanted  so  much  to  go  that  he  put 
his  arms  around  his  mother's  neck  and  begged  so  hard  she 
finally  consented.  About  seven  miles  out  the  horse  began 
to  kick  and  he,  in  attempting  to  jump,  at  his  father's  re- 
quest, became  entangled  in  the  harness  and  for  twelve  aw- 
ful miles  was  thus  carried,  kicked  and  bruised  and  mangled. 
The  father  was  thrown  out  and  all  were  helpless.  He  was 
brought  home  just  as  services  closed,  and  oh,  how  it  ap- 
pealed to  our  hearts !  Like  a  pall  it  fell  over  us.  We  pray 
it  may  prove  an  eternal  union  by  causing  that  father,  who 
has  been  prostrated,  and  wild  with  grief  by  the  awful  scene, 
to  turn  his  eyes  Heavenward  and  his  heart  to  God.  The 
mother  is  a  member  of  the  M.  E.  Church. 

October  11th,  closed  the  meetings  for  a  week,  returning 
home  for  recruits  and  to  meet  our  son  Ernest  and  his 
wife  and  little  ones,  who  returned  from  San  Francisco,  and 
on  our  knees,  thanking  God  for  His  great  extended  mercy 
and  goodness  to  us  all.  Also  had  the  happy  privilege  of 
fellowship  with  Bro.  and  Sister  J.  P.  Silhman  (spiritual 
children),  of  Phoenix,  Ariz.  How  good.  Oh,  Lord!  I  shall 
never  be  sorry  that  in  life's  early  morning  I  gave  my  heart 
to  God  and  in  after  years,  as  I  heard  the  way  more  perfectly 
I  was  a  willing  offering,  and  new  joys  and  asperations  came 
with  the  complete  offering  and  cleansing,  as  the  long  con- 
tinued callings  came  to  be  realized.  My  life  and  love  for 
the  new  way  has  never  fallen  off.  While  it  has  led  (and 
still  leads)  through  intricate  paths  and  weary  ways,  not- 
withstanding our  sacrifice  of  many  things  naturally  near, 
and  dear  to  us,  yet  God's  approving  smile.  His  condescending 
love  and  fellowship  more  than  pays  for  it  all.  A  young  man 
was  led  to  accept  Christ,  through  the  definite  efforts  of  the 
young  man  spoken  of,  who  was  the  first  fruits  of  our  labor 
here  at  Orange,  and  on  the  eve  of  the  first  week's  meeting  a 
sister  by  special  request  came  to  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sister 
Gray,  and  as  she  was  an  earnest  seeker  after  Holiness,  we 
asked  her  if  she  was  ready  and  would  accept  it  if  made  clear 
to  her.  She  said  she  believed  she  would.  We  carefully 
read  a  few  pointed  scriptures  and  as  we  reached  the  closing 
words  of  Acts  26:18,  'sanctified  by  faith  in  me,'  she  threw 
up  her  hands,  the  word  'Glory,'  came  from  her  lips  and  she 
sprang  from  that  big  arm  rocker  as  a  flash  and  O  what  a 
time!  Sister  Gray  lives  at  a  shouting  pitch  almost  con- 
stantly.    Bro.  Gray  and  I  were  surely  at  an  enjoyable  point. 


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As  God  filled  all  with  His  glory  we  cleared  the  lamps  off  the 
stand  and  let  it  have  full  sway.  It  was  blessed  to  hear  her 
as  she  praised  God  and  shouted  saying  to  each  of  us,  'You 
are  no  happier  now  than  I  am,  for  I  have  got  it  too.'  It  did 
create  a  comfortable  feeling  thus  to  see  the  real  Pentecost 
suddenly,  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind,  fill  all  the  house  where 
we  were  sitting  and  all  that  were  in  it.  Praise  God  for  per- 
mitting me  to  be  in  such  an  atmosphere  and  it  was  not  con- 
fined to  this  house  only,  for  the  sound  thereof  went  abroad 
and  others  heard  and  were  amazed.     Acts  2:16. 

"October  18th.  By  request  of  the  friends,  we  re- 
turned, wife  and  Elsie  Wright  coming  with  us.  I  often  find 
the  greater  hospitality  where  I  least  expect  it.  Often  when 
I  have  sacrified  my  desires  to  mingle  with  the  large  churches 
and  have  gone  to  the  poor  and  scattered  little  flocks,  they 
have  excelled  in  supplying  financial  needs.  So  faithfulness 
will  and  does  have  its  rewards." 

Bro.  Willis  Brand  is  helping  his  brother  Walter,  in 
Pentecost  Ofl^ce. 

Bro.  Clark,  President,  has  with  diflferent  members  of 
his  family  and  his  father,  been  visiting  the  churches  since 
the  Downey  meeting.  We  find  the  year  closing  out  with 
many  things  to  encourage  us  all  along  the  way.  We  find 
there  is  more  work  to  do,  which  will  result  in  real  practical 
value  to  the  Holiness  Church,  than  we  can  all  do  if  we  keep 
steadily  at  our  own  business  individually  and  collectively, 
all  the  time.  We  can  give  ail  our  time,  all  our  money,  all 
our  strength,  and  zeal,  and  then  there  is  more  to  do,  and  it 
is  far  better  to  wear  out  than  rust  out. 


1902 

THE    NEW    YEAR    DAY 

(Selected  by  Alfred  Wraight.) 

"We  keep  this  day  in  memory. 
Of  one  great  natal  mom. 

When  at  God's  mighty  'Let  there  be, 
Our  glorious  world  was  bom. 


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"We  keep  this  day  in  memory, 

But  tread  a  sin  stained  earth, 
And  often  ask  in  wonderment 

The  reason  of  its  birth. 

"We  ask,  and  ask,  yet  all  in  vain, 

Till  faith  has  learned  to  see ; 
Only  Redeemer's  light  can  solve, 

Creation  mystery. 

"Redemption  who's  full  flowing  blood 

O'er  judgments  shall  prevail; 
And  with  its'  healing  waves  efface 

The  Serpent's  deadly  trail. 

"Redemption  shall  bring  to  view 
New  Heavens  and  earth  so  fair 

That  righteousness  forever  more 
Shall  find  a  dwelling  there. 

"O  Christ,  Redeemer,  Lord  of  all. 
Take  Thy  great  power  and  reign, 

Why  must  creation's  mournful  cry 
So  long  ascend  in  vain? 

"We  keep  this  day  in  memory. 

In  faith  we  keep  it  too; 
The  hope  of  earth's  redemption  day. 

When  all  shall  be  made  new." 

Sister  Goble  tells  how  she  was  saved  from  a  terrible 
appetite:  "I  was  born  in  England.  When  quite  young  my 
parents  sent  me  to  visit  my  grand-mother  for  one  year.  As 
is  the  custom  of  the  old  country  people,  they  drank  freely 
of  ale,  or  beer,  as  they  call  it  in  this  country.  I  was  given 
a  glass  of  wine  after  dinner  each  day  and  became  very 
fond  of  it.  So  strong  had  become  my  appetite  that  I  would 
go  round  the  table  and  drain  the  glasses  and  pitcher,  as 
time  went  on  I  saw  the  effects  it  had  upon  people  and  the 
sin  and  misery  it  caused,  and  I  said  I  must  let  it  alone. 
After  I  was  married  my  husband  drank  very  hard,  keeping 
liquor  in  the  house.  Then  I  had  another  struggle  on  hand 
It  was  there  for  me  to  drink  if  I  wished  to,  but  I  said  NO! 
NO ''  I  must  not  touch  it  on  account  of  the  children.  O  how 
many  times  have  I  walked  the  floor  wringing  my  hands  and 
crying  out:  'How  can  I  get  rid  of  this  terrible  thirst  for 
drink?     Must  I  go  on  this  way  all  my  life?' 


300  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

"Five  years  ago  I  asked  God  to  forgive  my  sins,  which 
He  did.  The  next  day,  according  to  Rom.  12:1,  I  present- 
ed myself  a  hving  sacrifice  to  God,  which  He  accepted. 
From  that  day  I  have  been  free  from  the  appetite  for  drink. 
It  makes  me  feel  like  shouting.  Truly  I  will  praise  Him 
while  I  live." 

Bro.  Abbott  Cheshire  tells  how  he  was  rescued  from  the 
enemy:  "I  arrived  in  Los  Angeles  from  New  York  City  on 
the  6th  of  August,  1901 ;  was  drunk  all  the  way  across  the 
continent  and  continued  to  drink  up  to  the  time  of  my  con- 
version, excepting  a  few  days  when  out  of  the  city  and 
liquor  was  unobtainable.  I  have  spent  most  of  my  life  in 
sin  and  debauchery,  trying  through  drink  to  drown  my  sor- 
rows and  trouble.  I  had  gone  so  far  on  the  road  that  leads 
to  destruction  and  death,  that  I  had  come  to  the  conclusion 
that  there  was  no  redemption  for  me.  My  three  sisters 
and  brothers  are  all  true  Christians  and  their  prayers,  to- 
gether with  those  of  my  sainted  mother,  have  been  ascend- 
ing to  the  throne  of  Grace  for  years,  asking  for  the  salva- 
tion of  a  very  wayward  son  and  brother. 

"Sunday,  January  5th,  I  received  letters  from  one  of 
my  sisters,  in  which  she  said:  'May  the  God  of  our  dear 
mother  help  you  out  of  your  trouble!  I  think  the  burden 
of  her  prayers  has  fallen  on  me,  as  I  am  praying  for  you 
all  the  time,  hoping  that  the  God  who  noteth  the  fall  of  a 
sparrow  will  have  mercy  upon  you.  I  am  your  distressed 
sister.  A.' 

"Instead  of  giving  up  my  vile  and  vicious  habits  and 
taking  my  case  to  God  asking  His  forgiveness  and  mercy, 
I  started  out  afresh,  going  it  stronger  than  ever.  This 
lasted  until  Friday  morning.  Having  squandered  what  I 
received  in  the  letters  above  mentioned,  and  that  which  I 
had  earned  the  week  previous,  I  wandered  around  the  city 
until  I  bethought  myself  of  a  card  which  had  been  handed 
me  during  the  day,  inviting  me  to  the  'Pentecost  Mission,' 
215  West  Fourth  Street.  As  I  entered  the  door  of  the 
mission  (still  under  the  influence  of  liquor)  and  had  barely 
been  seated,  I  was  approached  by  one  of  God's  own  and 
asked  to  kneel  at  the  foot  of  the  cross,  where  Jesus  was 
waiting  to  receive,  forgive  and  have  mercy  upon  such  a 
forlorn  and  sinful  creature  as  I.  I  repented,  confessed  and 
asked  forgiveness  and  God,  in  His  infinite  mercy,  with  lov- 
ing kindness,  spoke  peace  to  my  weary  soul.  The  next 
morning,  January  11th,  I  was  sanctified  and  the  blessed 
Holy  Ghost  has  been  dwelling  within  ever  since,  guarding 
my  actions,  my  walk,  and  my  conversation;   giving    me 


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strength  at  all  times  to  resist  the  devil  and  frustrate  him 
in  all  his  evil  designs.  My  precious  Lord  and  Master  has 
also  restored  to  me  good  health,  and  has  given  me  kind, 
Christian  friends,  who  have  done  all  anyone  could  desire; 
who  have  helped  me  spiritually  and  temporally  throwing 
round  and  about  me  loving  influences  which  have  kept  me 
praying,  and  praising  God  from  my  inmost  soul.  The 
friends  I  refer  to  are  dear  Bro.  S.  D.  White  and  his  loving, 
gentle  help-meet  and  the  inmates  of  the  Mission  Home. 
On  the  afternoon  of  the  evening  of  my  conversion  I  called 
at  the  postofRce  for  my  mail.  The  clerk  said:  'Nothing 
here?'  although  there  was  a  letter  for  me  which  contained 
a  money  order,  but  it  was  overlooked ;  I  did  not  get  it  until 
Monday.  God  saved  me  first,  then  gave  me  the  money.  I 
praise  God  for  a  praying  mother,  sisters  and  brother  and 
for  answering  prayer." 

Sister  G.  E.  Goings,  speaking  of  God's  peculiar  people, 
says :  "To  be  peculiar  is  to  be  special,  singular,  appropriate, 
remarkable,  rare,  and  the  scripture  says  a  chosen  genera- 
tion, a  royal  priesthood,  an  holy  nation,  a  peculiar  people! 
That  does  not  mean  that  His  people  should  think  it  to  mean 
a  peculiar  looking,  or  acting  people,  so  many  misapply  the 
meaning  of  those  sacred  words.  There  are  a  people  who 
think  it  their  duty  to  keep  their  dead  until  decomposition 
has  made  the  corpse  so  offensive,  that  more  intelligent  per- 
sons will  not  risk  their  health  in  the  meeting  house  where 
it  has  Iain  in  state  for  from  three  to  five  days,  then  go 
howling  through  the  streets  to  the  cemetery,  jumping,  fall- 
ing and  rolling  in  the  snow,  mud  or  dust.  Neither  is  the 
peculiarity  about  it  a  strange  shaped  hat,  an  out-of-date  cut 
dress,  nor  a  certain  color  in  garb.  The  most  peculiar  thing 
in  the  whole  wide  world  is  quit  sinning." 

"When  I  first  went  to  Kentucky  at  one  of  the  homes 
we  all  sat  down  after  dinner,  when  the  work  was  done,  and 
the  sisters  taking  their  pipes  for  a  smoke  asked  me  if  I 
would  have  one.  I  told  them  'No,  I  do  not  use  it.'  One 
exclaimed,  'Why  don't  you  use  snuff  or  tobacco  in  any  way  ?' 
Well  indeed  I  was  a  very  peculiar  person.  We  should  be 
peculiar  to  show  forth  the  praises  of  Him  who  hath  called 
you  out  of  darkness  into  His  marvelous  light. 

"The  snow  is  lying  heavy  on  the  ground ;  it  is  very  cold, 
and  there  is  much  suffering  among  the  people,  especially 
those  who  spent  their  money  last  summer  in  excursions 
and  other  frolics.  As  I  sit  safely  housed  by  a  comfortable 
fire  my  heart  goes  up  to  God  in  praise  for  home  training, 
for  the  teaching  of  the  holy  people,  for  full  salvation.  Some 


302  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

may  wonder  why  I  did  not  return  to  California  with  Mr. 
Goings.  I  did  not  feel  led  to  come  now.  I  am  preparing 
for  broader  and  more  permanent  work  in  the  South.  I 
have  no  idea  of  giving  up  this  work.  I  am  planning  and 
waiting  order  and  supplies,  while  I  work  to  bring  them 
about." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  ''Monday,  January  24th,  finds 
us  off  for  Simi.  Found  Sister  Dixon  at  San  Fernando,  who 
keeps  the  Hope  Hotel  the  only  temperance  hotel  in  the 
town.  Sister  Dixon  was  sanctified  at  our  camp-meeting  in 
Santa  Barbara  years  ago.  As  we  approach  Simi  Valley  we 
come  to  the  entrance  of  the  great  tunnel  being  cut  by  the 
Southern  Pacific  Railroad  company,  three  miles  long.  A 
man  told  me  they  had  estimtaed  it  would  cost  the  sacrifice 
of  seventy  men.  Found  Bro.  and  Sister  Henderson  and 
family,  formerly  of  Ontario;  had  an  enjoyable  night's  visit 
with  them.  The  twins,  Ray  and  Ralph,  are  now  eight 
years  old  and  they,  with  their  younger  brother,  walk  three 
miles  to  school.  Reached  Santa  Paula  at  1:30.  Next  day 
found  Bro.  and  Sister  Eugene  Snow,  who  gave  us  a  broad 
and  deep  welcome.  Had  prayers  with  Sister  Henderson's 
little  boy,  who  was  in  bed,  having  had  a  narrow  escape  of 
his  life,  a  horse  falling  on  him.  Sister  Anabel  Adams  came 
on  the  7:40  train,  who,  as  a  helper,  can  truly  be  relied  on. 
When  she  has  done  what  she  could,  the  Lord  always  seems 
to  give  her  something  for  the  next  time.  On  Tuesday, 
Bro.  and  Sister  Matney,  Anabel  and  I  paid  a  visit  to  our 
aged  Bro.  and  Sister  Butler  and  their  son  Sylvester,  on 
Sulphur  mountain,  reaching  there  at  10:30.  After  dinner 
we  had  a  feast  of  prayer.  Shouts  of  victories,  oft  repeated 
praise,  a  reluctant  farewell,  and  we  were  off. 

"March  10th.  We  have  kept  pushing  the  battle  to 
quite  a  disadvantage  on  account  of  the  rain,  but  as  it  has 
proven  showers  of  blessings  to  this  dry  and  parched  earth, 
so  spiritual  showers  of  blessings  have  fallen.  Numbers 
have  been  converted  and  sanctified.  Some  baptized  and 
united  with  the  church. 

"March  16th.  During  the  past  week  more  saved  and 
baptized  and  joined  the  church.  Sister  Anabel  has  return- 
ed home  and  we  expect  to  drive  home  by  the  22nd." 

The  Semi-Annual  Camp-meeting  was  held  in  East  Los 
Angeles,  April  4th.  The  preparatory  two  days'  meeting 
held  in  the  mission  on  Fourth  street,  proved  of  much  bene- 
fit. The  first  Sunday,  six  A.  M.  meeting,  Frank  Thompson, 
from  Africa,  read  John  4 :35-39 ;  9 :30,  Sister  Whiting  spoke 
on  leprosy.     Afternoon,  Bros.  Roberts,  Holt  and  Alf .  Adams 


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spoke.  Night,  there  was  a  shower  of  rain.  A  stove  in  the 
tent  made  it  comfortable.  Monday  ten  A.  M.,  Bro.  Winslow 
spoke.  Two  P.  M.,  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  and  Bro.  Quinan 
spoke  in  favor  of  the  work  in  the  South.  Willis  Brand  said 
he  felt  a  call  as  a  missionary  to  South  America ;  after  pray- 
ers for  him,  a  brother  gave  a  dollar  as  a  start  to  pay  his 
fare.  A  missionary  from  China  gave  the  second  dollar 
and  soon  $40  was  given. 

Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  business  called  to  order,  L.  A. 
Clark  in  chair.  Sister  Hanna  Parsons  elected  Recorder. 
Afternoon,  communications  read,  also  reports  of  churches. 
Night,  Sister  Kyle  preached.  Wednesday,  nine  A.  M.,  of- 
ferings for  widows,  orphans  and  worn  out  workers.  A 
brother  gave  money  for  new  large  tent.  Credentials  as  a 
minister  were  granted  Lewis  M.  White  and  as  a  missionary 
to  Nancy  White,  wife  of  S.  D.  White.  Tent  continued  in 
hands  of  Bro.  Goings,  also  one  given  Alf.  Adams.  Night, 
good  meeting.  Thursday,  ten  A.  M.,  S.  D.  White  desires  to 
go  to  Texas,  Bro.  Asa  Adams  taking  charge  of  mission. 
Night,  L.  M.  White  preached.  Friday,  ten  A.  M.,  Bro. 
Roberts  preached  on  keeping  converts. 

The  last  Sunday.  A  blessed  communion  service  was 
held  at  ten  A.  M.  The  big  tent  being  crowded  all  day. 
Afternoon  Sister  Kyle  preached.  Night  Bro.  Biglow 
preached.  Sisters  Whiting  and  Rice  spoke.  Bro.  Kelly 
called  seekers,  several  saved  and  thus  closed  a  profitable 
meeting,  souls  being  refreshed  to  again  go  out  to  work  for 
the  Master. 

May  12.  Bro.  W.  Kelly  reports  good  meetings  in  tent 
at  Anaheim.  Bro.  Asa  Adams,  good  time  at  the  mission 
on  Fourth  street.  Bro.  Creswell,  work  moving  on  at  Ar- 
vada,  Wyoming. 

June  9th,  Santa  Fe  Springs.  R.  M.  and  M.  A.  Walker 
in  charge  of  the  Home  of  Rest,  report:  "We  have  received 
$4.85  in  cash,  bread,  cakes,  fruit,  chickens.  We  are  well 
and  happy  in  the  Lord." 

Bro.  G.  A.  Goings  says:  "After  thirteen  years  I  have 
had  the  pleasure  of  again  visiting  Santa  Barbara.  Then  J. 
A.  Foster  was  there,  now  he  is  in  Heaven.  The  parsonage 
has  been  enlarged.  My  stay  was  made  pleasant  at  the 
home  of  Eugene  Snow  and  wife,  who,  by  their  Godly  lives 
were  a  stimulant  to  my  spiritual  zeal.  I  was  taken  to  the 
light  house.  I  was  told  the  reflector  is  a  very  finely  polish- 
ed glass  and  must  be  kept  without  a  spot,  for  the  spot 
would  make  a  shadow  running  through  the  reflected  light 


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that  might  confuse  mariners.  We  should  reflect  the  Hght 
of  Christ  and  should  be  free  from  any  spot  that  would  make 
the  light  defective  and  confuse  those  desiring  to  make  the 
haven  of  rest. 

May  23rd.  Had  a  short  visit  with  Dr.  Cauch  and 
family,  where  we  were  cheerfully  greeted.  May  24th,  went 
to  Nordhoff.  On  Lord's  Day  had  three  services  with  the 
church.  May  27th,  was  brought  on  my  way  in  a  carirage 
by  Bro.  and  Sister  Van  Curen.  The  ride  through  the  can- 
yon was  delightful,  but  when  they  took  me  to  the  store 
and  fitted  me  out  with  a  suit  of  clothes,  I  was  more  sur- 
prised and  felt  very  thankful,  though  unworthy.  At  night 
took  train  for  Santa  Paula.  Met  Bros.  Matney  and  Orne. 
On  to  Burbank  to  their  week-night  service.  May  30th, 
reached  Pasadena,  where  Alf.  Adams  and  workers,  were 
engaged  in  a  tent  meeting.  In  my  thirteen  days'  visit  I  did 
not  hear  one  of  the  saints  complain  of  persecution  or  the 
sacrifices  they  were  making.  I  think  they  mean  to  suffer 
hke  men." 

Sister  Goings,  Keokuk,  Iowa,  June  16th:  "I  left  Nash- 
ville, June  10th,  and  stopped  in  St.  Louis  to  see  my  brother, 
whom  I  had  not  seen  for  seventeen  years.  I  visited  a  tent 
in  the  next  square  of  where  I  was  stopping,  found  it  was 
the  'Church  of  God!'  that  does  not  believe  in  women  hav- 
ing anything  to  say  in  meeting.  I  did  not  stay  very  long. 
Also  visited  the  Vanguard  office  and  training  home  for 
missionaries.  Found  a  devoted,  earnest  and  gentle  staff, 
who  received  me  in  Jesus'  name.  Many  thoughtful  words 
were  expressed  concerning  the  work  in  the  South.  As  I 
went  about  visiting  different  meetings  I  felt  to  thank  God 
for  the  thorough  teaching  I  have  had  on  the  doctrinal  points 
of  the  Bible.  I  praise  God  I  was  established  before  I  went 
out  to  teach  others.  Since  I  left  California  five  years  ago, 
I  have  seen  so  many  strange  men  and  women  go  down 
under  come-out-ism,  stay-in-ism,  Dowie-ism,  money-ism,  no- 
money-ism;  marry-ism,  no-marry-ism,  meat-ism,  no-meat- 
ism,  that  I  am  surprised  to  find  myself  still  on  the  line  of 
true  Holiness." 

San  Francisco,  July  28th,  Sister  Goings  writes  further: 
"I  am  glad  the  Lord  has  spared  me  to  stand  once  more  on 
the  Pacific  Coast  with  the  fire  of  His  love  and  salvation 
burning  in  my  soul.  I  left  Des  Moines  the  22nd.  My  trip 
through  my  home  State  (Iowa)  was  attended  with  great 
blessing  of  light  and  acknowledgement  of  the  truth.  I 
spent  ten  days  in  Keokuk  with  my  youngest  brother,  who  is 


Willis  M.  Kelley.  Missionary  Evangelist 
Mrs.  Willis  M.  Kelley.  Home  Missionary 

Mrs.  S.  D.  White,  Home  Missionary 

Mrs.  Joseph  Frazier,  Pioneer  Worker 


Mrs.  W   E.  Moyle,  Singing  Evangilist 
W.  E.  Moyle.  Home  Missionary 

S.  D.  White.  Minister 

Joseph  Frazier,  Pioneer  Worker 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902  305 

an  Episcopalian  priest,  and  a  very  devoted  and  consecrated 
man.  His  daily  sacrifice  for  good  and  salvation  of  others 
might  be  imitated  by  many  who  profess  to  be  on  higher 
ground.  The  second  Sunday  night  I  spoke  at  the  A.  M.  E. 
Church  to  a  large  and  attentive  audience.  God  gave  the 
message  through  His  servant  and  it  immediately  produced 
fruit.  At  Keosauqua  (the  home  of  my  oldest  sister)  I  was 
deeply  impressed  with  the  love  and  harmony  in  the  home 
with  step-parents  and  children,  but  God  in  the  home  moves 
out  all  the  steps.  It  was  a  very  rainy  time,  but  I  got  a 
hearing  at  the  Baptist  Church.  I  strongly  set  forth  the 
two  works  of  grace.  Many  of  the  members,  including  the 
deacon,  raised  their  hands  for  prayers.  My  next  was  at 
Ottawa.  When  I  arrived  at  the  station  I  thought  of  Rip 
Van  Winkle,  for,  although  it  was  where  I  was  raised,  there 
was  not  a  soul  in  sight  I  knew.  The  attitude  of  the  whole 
town  was  changed.  It  has  beautiful  buildings  and  prosper- 
ous enterprises,  but  sad  to  say,  what  was  once  a  quiet  town 
is  now  a  noisy,  rough,  whisky-soaked  city,  saloons  on  every 
hand  until  I  counted  seven  in  one  block  and  my  heart  cried 
out,  'O  God,  can't  there  be  a  city  without  it  being  sold  out 
to  the  devil  ?'  I  was  taken,  sheltered  and  fed  by  a  friend  of 
my  youth,  and  in  her  house  I  abode.  Saturday  night  I 
preached  at  the  Salvation  Army  Barracks.  A  lady  came 
in  who  had  been  raised  in  Missouri  in  time  of  slavery  and 
had  no  confidence  in  colored  folks'  religion,  but  while  God's 
servant  was  speaking  His  word  melted  her  heart,  and  all 
the  prejudice  ran  out  in  tears.  She  asked  me  to  meet  her 
at  the  Free  Methodist  Church  Sunday  morning.  There  I 
gave  an  exhortation.  This  sister  testified,  shouted  and 
confessed  that  she  loved  me,  which  she  demonstrated  to  the 
surprise  of  all  who  knew  her.  Praise  the  Lord  the  clean 
word  will  cut  off  all  superfluities.  Sunday  afternoon  I 
spoke  to  the  Volunteers  of  America,  who  wanted  me  to 
preach  at  night,  but  I  was  engaged  for  the  A.  M.  E.  Church, 
where,  that  night,  the  building  was  filled  with  my  old-time 
friends  and  their  children  who  had  been  born  and  grown  to 
men  and  women  since  I  left.  Many  told  me  they  were  glad 
I  was  preaching  such  a  practical  straightforward,  clean 
religion  and  bade  me  God-speed. 

"At  Des  Moines  I  found  a  little  band  of  Holiness  people. 
My  two  sisters  there,  who  fourteen  years  ago  sent  me  word 
that  I  need  not  send  them  any  more  Bible  in  my  letters, 
that  they  had  Bibles  and  knew  what  was  in  them,  have 
become  sanctified  and  are  faithfully  working  on  that  Hne. 
I  preached  at  the  A.  M.  E.  Church  to  an  attentive  congrega- 

20 


306  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

tion.  The  following  Sunday  morning  I  visited  the  Baptist 
Church,  and  the  pastor  asked  me  to  speak  a  few  words, 
which  I  did,  and  then  they  asked  me  if  I  would  address  them 
at  night.  With  my  consent  he  announced  it  and  the  news 
spread  so  fast,  that  at  night  many  who  were  not  accustomed 
to  attend  church  there  came  out  and  filled  the  house,  and 
some  who  never  attended  anywhere  came.  Had  a  profitable 
meeting.     I  expect  to  be  in  Pasadena,  August  2nd." 

Mrs.  Flossie  G.  Hamilton,  1613  West  Pico  Street,  Los 
Angeles,  gives  an  acount  of  her  healing.  Bro.  and  Sister 
Hamilton  are  well  known,  are  influential  people  and  we  be- 
lieve the  following  is  an  accurate  statement  of  the  facts: 
"I  have  been  an  invalid  since  the  birth  of  my  first  child, 
nearly  thirteen  years.  Three  years  ago  a  new  trouble  came 
upon  me  which  manifested  itself  in  quantities  of  corrup- 
tion and  tissue  passing  from  the  bowels.  I  supposed  it  was 
dysentary.  In  vain  I  sought  remedies  for  its  cure.  A  year 
later  I  moved  with  my  family  from  Hueneme  to  Los  An- 
geles, where  I  engaged  a  physician  who  said  I  would  have 
to  undergo  an  operation  for  female  troubles.  I  was  treat- 
ed by  this  doctor  for  a  year  and  seven  months,  growing 
weaker  all  the  time.  The  discharge  of  mucus,  corruption 
and  tissue  matter  became  more  frequent  and  increased  in 
quantity.  The  doctor  repeatedly  said  the  only  thing  that 
would  restore  me  to  health  was  a  surgical  operation.  To 
this  I  objected  until  March  of  this  year,  when  I  consented 
and  wrote  my  husband  to  come  home  and  make  the  neces- 
sary arrangements  for  my  going  to  the  hospital.  On 
March  20th,  I  was  much  in  prayer,  beseeching  God  to  di- 
rect me  in  regard  to  the  operation.  The  answer  came  very 
clearly,  almost  as  if  I  heard  a  voice  saying:  *My  child  you 
do  not  need  an  operation.'  The  next  day  at  noon  I  said  to 
my  husband,  'A  voice  within  says  to  go  to  the  operating 
table  would  mean  death.'  On  the  same  day  we  went  to 
another  doctor.  He  called  in  a  physician  who  was  asso- 
ciated with  him  in  practice,  and  together  they  made  a 
most  careful  examination  of  my  case,  and  gave  their  de- 
cision that  an  operation  would  mean  death  to  me,  and  that 
my  failing  health  was  due  to  a  malignant  uicer  above  the 
sigmoid  flexue.  I  rejoiced  to  know  that  I  did  not  have  to 
go  to  the  operating  table.  After  talking  the  matter  over 
with  my  husband,  I  decided  to  put  myself  under  the  care 
of  those  physicians.  At  this  time  my  suffering  was  great 
and  the  quantity  of  corruption,  coming  from  the  bowels, 
had  greatly  increased.  Some  days  there  was  over  a  pint 
of  the  most  offensive  discharge.     After  I  had  been  under 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902  307 

the  doctors'  care  for  a  week  and  rapidly  growing  worse,  as 
I  was  no  longer  able  to  go  to  the  office,  they  expressed 
fears  that  there  was  something  about  the  case  they  did 
not  understand.  They  asked  my  husband  to  take  a  quan- 
tity of  the  discharge  from  the  ulcer,  to  two  distinguished 
microscopists  for  a  microscopic  analysis.  They  lived  in 
different  parts  of  the  city  and  worked  independently,  neith- 
er one  knowing  that  the  other  was  working  on  my  case. 
One  of  these  made  examinations  at  three  different  times 
and  the  other  made  two  examinations.  The  final  verdict  of 
each  of  these  doctors  was  that  I  had  a  cancer  in  my  bowels. 
My  husband  asked  one  of  them  if  there  was  not  a  possi- 
bility of  his  being  mistaken.  He  replied,  'No!  for  I  have 
found  cancer  cells  in  great  abundance.' 

"I  shall  never  forget  the  agony  of  mind  into  which  I 
was  thrown  when  my  husband  brought  me  the  verdict  of 
these  microscopists.  My  first  remark  was :  'Then  my  days 
are  numbered.'  I  requested  to  be  alone;  I  wrestled  in 
prayer.  After  several  days  God  gave  me  the  victory  and  I 
could  say  'nevertheless,  not  my  will,  but  Thine  be  done.' 
I  arranged  all  my  affairs  and  was  quietly  waiting  till  the 
Lord  should  call  me  home.  The  pain  in  my  bowels  was  un- 
endurable. The  only  medicine  I  was  now  taking  was  about 
120  drops  of  opium  daily  in  four  doses.  From  April  18th 
to  29th,  I  could  not  retain  food  on  my  stomach,  not  even 
water.  During  this  time  prayer  had  been  made  in  several 
churches  and  at  a  convention  in  my  behalf.  There  were 
also  many  friends  and  relatives  praying  for  my  recovery 
and  some  of  God's  dear  saints  came  to  my  bedside  and  read 
the  precious  Word  and  prayed  with  me. 

"Can  I  ever  forget  the  29th  of  April?  It  was  a  mem- 
orable day  to  me.     Dr.  said  to  my  husband,  in  reply 

to  his  question  of  how  long  I  would  live,  'It  will  not  be 
possible  for  your  wife  to  live  longer  than  Sunday.'  My 
flesh  had  wasted  away  so  rapidly  that  there  did  not  seem 
to  be  much  of  me,  but  skin  and  bones.  On  that  day  I  was 
dying  and  felt  it  was  well  with  my  soul.  I  had  committed 
my  two  little  girls  to  the  keeping  of  the  blessed  Master. 
God's  way  seemed  best  and  His  will  had  become  my  will. 
All  earthly  things  were  fading.  I  was  passing  through 
the  Valley  of  Death.  I  was  alone  with  God.  My  husband 
came  into  the  room  and  spoke  to  me.  I  said  'I  was  dying; 
I  was  nearly  gone,  and  O,  I  was  so  happy;  now  you  have 
called  me  back.  I  am  so  sorry.'  It  was  then  the  blessed 
Master  showed  me  that  He  wanted  me  to  live ;  that  He  would 
be  glorified  in  my  healing.     The  same  day  God  sent  one  of 


308  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

His  faithful  servants,  Bro.  George  Quinan,  to  my 
bedside  —  a  man  strong  in  faith  and  prayer.  He 
read  the  promise  of  God  concerning  the  heahng  of 
the  body  and  prayed  most  earnestly  for  my  full 
and  complete  recovery  and  restoration  to  health.  From 
that  day  I  began  to  mend.  My  appetite  returned,  I  enjoyed 
food;  had  keen  relish  for  it  and  slept  well.  The  discharge 
of  corruption  and  tissue  matter  ceased.  The  pain  in  the 
bowels  and  all  the  soreness  disappeared.  There  was  no 
more  need  of  opium.  The  great  Physician  had  done  His 
work  and  wrought  a  marvelous  cure,  just  as  in  the  days 
of  His  flesh  when  He  walked  in  the  hills  and  valleys  of 
Galilee.  'Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  today  and  for- 
ever,' glory  be  to  His  precious  name.  A  few  days  after 
this  the  doctor  again,  after  examining  my  case,  told  me 
that  there  was  a  fibrous  growth  coming  and  he  thought  it 

was  going  to  be  worse  than  the  other,  but  Bro.  came 

again  and  we  took  it  to  the  Great  Physician  and  He  healed 
me.  The  next  day  when  the  doctor  came  I  told  him :  'Doc- 
tor, you  expect  to  find  that  growth  ?'  'Yes !'  he  said.  'Well, 
I  said,  '  It  is  all  gone,'  and  praise  the  Lord  so  it  was. 

"Some  time  after  this  the  faithful  doctor,  who  had 
watched  my  case  with  so  much  interest,  called.  He  said, 
*I  just  wanted  to  look  on  your  face.  It  is  marvelous  what 
the  Lord  has  done  for  you.'  Then  he  asked  me  'Have  you 
any  pain?'  I  answered  'No.'  'Bowels  all  right?'  I  re- 
plied 'Yes.'  'You  do  not  pass  any  more  corruption?'  My 
answer  was  'No,  not  since  the  8th  day  of  May,  when  the 
Lord  healed  me.'  He  said  'That  is  right,  we  must  give  God 
all  the  glory.    I  could  not  cure  you  of  the  cancer.' 

"This,  in  brief,  is  the  story  of  my  sickness  and  recov- 
ery. I  publish  it  for  the  glory  of  my  blessed  Master  and 
to  encourage  anyone  who  may  be  suffering  as  I  was,  to  take 
Jesus  for  their  healer.  He  said,  'All  things  are  possible 
to  him  that  believeth.'  Thanks  be  unto  God  that  giveth 
us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

J.  F.  Washburn  reports:  "The  Semi-Annual  Meeting  in 
some  ways  gave  reasons  for  new  courage,  new  zeal,  new 
opportunities.  New  workers  came  to  the  front,  new  fa- 
cilities were  opened  up  for  the  expansion  of  the  work  in 
far  away  fields.  The  Southern  workers  received  fresh  en- 
couragement, the  home  field  caught  some  of  the  inspiration. 

"April  18th,  we  spent  with  the  Long  Beach  Holiness 
Church  people.  Also  April  28th,  with  very  encouraging  re- 
sults. One  sanctified  and  three  joined  the  church.  May 
12th,  the  Lord  is  blessing  the  Long  Beach  church  in  ways 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902  309 

unmistakable,  both  in  house  to  house  work  and  pubUc  ser- 
vice. The  attendance  is  increasing.  Saturday,  a  sister, 
a  stranger,  was  sanctified  and  healed  of  an  excruciating 
pain  and  serious  sickness  which  had  been  growing  worse 
under  medicine,  care  and  efforts.  Sunday  four  united  with 
the  church." 

The  Twenty-third  Annual  Camp-meeting  opened  Fri- 
day night  August  8th.  Singing,  "A  Charge  to  Keep  I 
Have."  President  made  some  remarks  and  there  were 
testimonies.  Saturday,  ten  A.  M.,  Bro.  Roberts  preached. 
Afternoon,  Bro.  Parker  preached.  Old  Sister  McGowen 
gave  one  of  her  laughing  testimonies  and  told  how  the  Lord 
healed  her  of  consumption  years  ago.  Sunday,  9:30,  gen- 
eral services,  also  afternoon  and  night.  Sister  Goings 
singing:  "The  Toils  of  the  Road  Will  Seem  Nothing  When 
We  Get  to  the  End  of  the  Road."  Night,  Sister  Whiting: 
"Seventeen  years  ago  God  converted  me  and  a  few  minutes 
later  I  put  all  on  the  Altar  and  He  sanctified  me.  For  ten 
years  my  husband  and  I  have  been  in  Gospel  work.  I  have 
seen  hard  places  but  never  once  has  God  forsaken  us." 

Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  business  meeting  opened,  L.  A. 
Clark  in  the  chair.  Report  of  Board  of  Elders.  Several 
of  the  churches  have  made  marked  advancement.  We  urge 
the  pastors  to  give  themselves  diligently  to  their  pastoral 
work,  to  visit  and  pray  with  the  people  frequently.  Re- 
ports from  churches  and  Home  of  Rest.  Trustees  author- 
ized to  sell  the  Central  Park  Camp-ground.  Considera- 
tion of  widows,  orphans  and  worn-out  workers.  Wednes- 
day. Credentials  were  granted  J.  H.  Rice,  Exhorter;  J.  B. 
Green,  Preacher  and  Missionary;  T.  S.  Wolam,  Pastor. 
Tent  continued  in  hands  of  Alf.  Adams.  Also  in  hands 
of  W.  M.  Kelly.  One  given  Asa  Adams,  one  to  S.  D.  White. 
At  night  great  conviction  on  the  young  people.  Thursday, 
credentials  as  ministers  were  granted  to  J.  R.  Conlee  and 
Cornelius  A.  Dyke  and  missionary,  to  S.  H.  Sewell.  Sun- 
day, 17th.  The  Lord's  Supper  was  observed.  Bro.  J.  M. 
Roberts  introducing  it.  In  afternoon  Bro.  Dyke  preached. 
A  sister  sang,  "That  Shelf  Behind  the  Door."  Testimon- 
ies. Sister  Hettie  Kaestner  sang,  "The  Wanderer."  Mon- 
day, Bro.  Kelly  spoke  on  the  importance  of  obeying  our 
rules.  All  the  nominees  for  President  declined,  but  L.  A. 
Clark,  who  was  unanimously  re-elected.  Thursday  night, 
Sister  Goings  preached  on  the  judgment.  Sister  Easley 
sang  "Rest  in  Jesus."  Wednesday  night,  Sister  Goings 
sang: 


JilO  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

"There's  a  time  that  is  coming  at  last, 

0  hasten  the  long  looked  for  day. 

When  the  rum  curse  forever  is  past, 

And  all  Christians  shall  vote  as  they  pray. 

Then  she  said:  "Sebree,  Ky.,  had  three  saloons.  In  a 
street  meeting  there  I  sang  this  and  showed  what  a  sin  it 
is  to  vote  to  have  a  saloon  come  into  a  town  and  reminded 
them  of  a  murder  that  was  committed  in  a  saloon  there  a 
few  weeks  before.  That  talk  changed  those  men  so  they 
voted  the  saloons  out.  When  I  went  there  they  said,  'Why, 
you  are  the  woman  that  preached  whiskey  out  of  this 
town.'  " 

Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  said  backsliders  made  worse  in- 
roads upon  us  than  death.  Sister  Washburn  spoke  on  the 
more  excellent  way.  Afternoon,  several  baptized.  Thurs- 
day night  Bro.  Blackwell  preached,  many  seekers.  A 
preacher's  wife  sanctified  and  exhorted  earnestly.  Sun- 
day, Sister  Whiting  gave  teaching  on  Holiness  being  the  fit- 
ness for  the  South.  Night,  Bro.  Conlee  gave  his  experience. 
He  was  an  infidel  and  had  for  his  companions  in  Alaska  a 
spiritualist  and  a  drunken  Catholic.  All  three  were  con- 
verted through  the  reading  of  the  New  Testament.  Many 
seekers  and  some  saved.  Thus  the  camp-meeting  closed 
with  a  decisive  victory. 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes  of  our  little  treasure,  Hattie 
Hope  Snow,  daughter  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Eugene  Snow,  of 
Santa  Barbara,  going  to  be  with  Jesus,  August  21st,  1902, 
at  eight  P.  M.,  of  diabetis.  "She  had  been  sick  for  nearly 
four  months;  an  example  of  an  uncomplaining  sufferer  up 
to  her  death.  Although  less  than  five  years  old  she  claim- 
ed to  have  been  saved  and  was  careful  in  her  life.  The 
services  were  held  in  the  great  tent  (she  having  died  on 
the  camp-ground)  and  were  very  impressive,  many  chil- 
dren being  present,  occupying  the  front  seats.  Four  little 
boys  acted  as  pall-bearers.  The  Lord  most  wonderfully 
sustained  Bro.  and  Sister  Snow.  So  manifest  was  it  that 
a  young  monther,  with  some  rebelhon  in  her  heart,  who  was 
mourning  for  a  babe  who  had  been  laid  away,  as  she  stood 
by.  Sister  Snow  began  to  speak  words  of  comfort  to 
her  while  her  own  darling  was  in  the  throes  of  death,  and 
it  so  moved  her  heart  that  she  at  once  yielded  to  God  and 
at  the  grave,  as  we  were  about  pronouncing  the  benediction, 
she  quickly  stepped  forward  to  the  grave,  and  over  it  made 
her  confession,  offering  herself  and  renewing  her  vows  to 
God,  made  a  most  affecting  scene.     The  church  in  Assem- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902  311 

bly  showed  their  love  and  sympathy  by  making  sufficient 
offering  to  meet  all  their  needs." 

Announcement  by  Bro.  and  Sister  J.  F.  Washburn: 
The  Holiness  Band  having  very  generously  offered  us  the 
free  use  of  their  Hall  for  services  every  Tuesday  night, 
which  kindly  offer  we  have  accepted  with  appreciation,  we 
have  our  first  service  October  14th,  at  7:20. 

Alf.  Adams  writes  from  Fillmore,  September  22nd: 
"We  are  in  an  awful  cold  place  spiritually.  Meetings  com- 
menced September  7th,  after  a  hard  struggle  to  get  lum- 
ber for  seats.  A  Catholic  lady  drove  by  and  asked  when 
the  meeting  was  to  commence.  We  said  Sunday  night,  but 
we  cannot  get  lumber  nearer  than  Santa  Paula.'  She  said, 
*0h,  I  wish  we  had  our  lumber  down  from  the  mountains. 
You  could  have  it  for  seats.'  I  said,  'Where  is  that?'  She 
said,  'Just  over  the  mountains  there.'  I  said,  'We  will  get 
it  if  you  will  let  us.'  She  said,  'You  can  have  all  you  need.* 
So,  next  morning,  Bro.  Mclntyre  and  I  got  Bro.  Edwards' 
team,  got  the  lumber,  fixed  the  tent  and  seats  all  right. 
Sunday  had  a  good  gathering.  We  have  had  some  wind 
storms. 

October  20th:  "We  closed  last  night  with  a  full  tent, 
several  under  conviction.  We  have  been  sowing  the  seed. 
Some  have  yielded.  Quite  a  number  saved.  We  have 
many  warm  friends.  Wife  has  been  in  bed  sick  for  thir- 
teen days,  and  we  were  afraid  of  typhoid  fever.  After  that 
was  healed  she  had  neuralgia  of  the  head,  but  God  is  help- 
ing her.     We  go  on  our  way  rejoicing." 

J.  F.  Washburn,  Long  Beach,  October  20th:  "Our 
series  of  meetings  at  Long  Beach  closed  last  night,  with 
seekers;  all  getting  victory.  The  meeting  seemed  accord- 
ing to  reports  of  those  in  attendance  of  the  church,  and 
those  outside,  bigger  and  better  than  it  looked  to  us.  So  I 
am  getting  satisfaction  out  of  other's  satisfaction.  It  seem- 
ed there  was  a  train  of  sickness,  accidents,  necessities,  de- 
mands, etc.,  too  numerous  to  mention.  Could  we  have 
had  the  presence  of  all  with  the  spiritual  condition  that  pre- 
vades  the  little  church  in  general,  we  ask  for  no  better  or 
stronger  force  to  kindle  fire,  that  would  rout  many  out  of 
their  nests  of  sin  and  false  security. 

"A  very  sad  circumstance  took  place  convincing  us 
with  deep  impression,  how  dangerous  it  is  in  any  way  to 
go  against  the  will  and  call  of  God.  Bro.  Holly,  of  Long 
Beach,  a  heart-broken  minister,  warned  the  people  publicly, 
telling  his  own  experience,  so  fresh  and  well  known,  of  the 


312  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1902 

sad  drowning  of  his  son  while,  with  friends,  who  had  as- 
sembled for  a  day  of  innocent  recreation.  Bro.  Holly  is  a 
man  of  rare  gifts  and  special  callings  in  the  ministry ;  has  a 
wife  and  three  boys.  The  eldest,  seventeen,  had  just  en- 
tered Whittier  College,  with  exalted  hopes  of  parents 
and  friends.  Came  after  a  few  weeks  for  his  first  visit 
to  his  parents,  and  was  drowned  before  their  eyes,  and  they 
helpless  to  aid  him.  It  is  supposed  he  took  cramps.  Bro. 
Holly  said:  'I  determined  my  boy,  the  idol  of  my  heart, 
should  have  the  advantage  of  an  education  aiter  the  man- 
ner of  the  rich  and  influential  at  all  hazards,  and  the  min- 
istry not  affording  sufficient  means,  I  drew  back  and  en- 
tered into  money  gathering  (real  estate)  and  said  to  that 
boy :  'I  will  see  you  through  regardless  of  the  expense  neces- 
sary for  the  highest  satisfaction  of  our  ambitious  minds. 
But,  0,  the  awful  price  of  my  folly.  I  will  not  spare  my- 
self. I  am  redeemed,  but  at  the  cost  of  my  dear  son.  I 
had  not  gone  from  God  and  Christian  life,  but  I  reversed 
His  call  and  my  consecration  was  not  complete.  I  had 
thought  to  have  my  own  way  in  some  things.'  Language 
fails  to  portray  the  earnestness  and  agony  of  that  parent 
as  nature  cried  out  and  confessed,  not  sparing  himself,  but 
in  the  bitterness  of  his  bleeding  heart  he  succumbed  to  the 
eternal  justice  of  God.  I  shall  never  forget  the  deep,  pierc- 
ing pity  that  filled  my  soul  as  he  leaned  upon  my  shoulder 
and  looked  into  my  eyes,  as  I  tried  to  express  my  deep  love 
and  sympathy:'  O,  Bro.  Washburn,  I  am  settled  and  peace- 
ful in  my  soul  now,  and  that  is  all  right,  my  vows  are  giv- 
en out  and  all  is  well  within,  but  nature  cries  out  and  I 
have  caused  it  all.'  He  said,  'Be  careful  lest  you  pay  too 
awful  a  price  for  holding  out  against  God,  for  we  are  fixing 
our  own  penalties  for  refusing  to  listen  to  His  claims  upon 
His  own.  God  says  He  is  not  slack  as  some  men  count 
slackness,  but  is  long  suffering,  delighting  not  in  the  death 
of  any  but  rather  that  all  would  turn  and  Hve.'  " 


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1903 

THE    NEW    LEAF 

"He  came  to  my  desk  with  a  quivering  lip — 

The  lesson  was  done; 
'Dear  teacher,  I  want  a  new  leaf,'  he  said, 

'I  have  spoiled  this  one.' 
In  place  of  the  leaf  so  stained  and  blotted 

I  gave  him  a  new  one  all  unspotted. 
And  into  his  sad  eyes  smiled; 

Do  better,  now,  my  child. 

"I  went  to  the  throne  with  a  quivering  soul — 

The  old  year  was  gone; 
'Dear  Father,  hast  thou  a  new  leaf  for  me  ? 

I  have  spoiled  this  one.' 
He  took  the  old  leaf  all  stained  and  blotted, 

And  gave  me  a  new  one  all  unspotted. 
And  into  my  sad  heart  smiled; 

'Do  better  now,  my  child." 

Alf.  Adams  writes  from  Santa  Barbara,  January  12th: 
"God  is  giving  us  victory  through  the  blood.  We  have  met 
with  the  suppression  theory  here.  Of  course  if  you  doubt 
if  the  old  man  can  be  destroyed  it  is  evident  that  he  will 
not  be  in  your  case.  Some  have  seen  their  error  and  have 
come  out  boldly  and  claimed  the  victory.  You  remember 
last  Spring  Bro.  Greening  gave  me  a  colt  for  a  year.  Now 
he  has  written  me:  'You  may  keep  that  horse  as  long  as 
you  are  in  the  work  and  I  hope  she  will  die  of  old  age  and 
that  you  may  be  spared  years  after  to  spread  Bible  holi- 
ness.'    That  encouraged  my  heart  more  than  I  can  tell. 

"January  27th.  Six  have  been  converted;  thirteen 
sanctified;  seats  all  taken,  congregations  are  still  increas- 
ing and  great  interest  manifested. 

"February  9th,  still  here  and  I  feel  like  the  drummer 
boy  that  was  captured  in  war  by  the  enemy.  They  asked 
him  to  play  a  retreat.  He  said  he  could  not  as  he  had  nev- 
er learned  one.  I  know  only  one  way  and  that  is  to  go 
forward.  Don't  forget  to  pray  for  us.  A  word  of  cheer 
helps  us.  A  man  lost  his  wife,  and  when  she  was  lying  ki 
her  coffin,  while  friends  were  assembled  for  the  funeral,  as 
they  were  taking  a  look  at  her  he  said :  '0,  Annie,  you  don't 
know  how  I  loved  you.'  The  old  doctor  was  standing  by 
and  said,  'You  ought  to  have  told  her  that  before  she  died.' 
So  let  us  let  the  people  know  how  much  we  love  them." 


314  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

Bro.  Parker  says:  "The  Lord  has  made  dear  Bro. 
Adams  and  his  noble  band  of  workers  a  great  blessing  to 
this  church  and  people.  After  eight  weeks  of  a  well- 
fought  battle  they  closed  Sunday  night  with  a  full  house. 
Many  converted  and  sanctified  and  some  uniting  with  the 
church.  There  were  six  in  the  band  of  workers  and  their 
needs  were  abundantly  supplied." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes:  "Before  daylight,  January 
21st,  wife  and  I  were  up  arranging  to  carry  out  our  part  of 
the  work  announced  in  the  call  for  a  general  rally  at  San 
Bernardino.  By  eight  A.  M.,  we  were  comfortably  seated 
in  one  of  the  Santa  Fe's  luxuriously  upholstered  new 
coaches.  As  'All  aboard,'  was  sounded,  away  we  sped.  We 
arrived  at  10:45  and  went  to  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sister 
Snook.  Gladness  found  expression  in  their  faces,  their 
words,  their  tears,  in  fact  the  very  atmosphere  seemed  im- 
pregnated with  joy  unspeakable.  Meeting  had  been  an- 
nounced for  night.  Visited  our  dear  faithful  Sister  Swing, 
walking  a  long  distance  out  beyond  the  Base  Line  on  *D' 
street,  much  farther  than  we  thought,  but  by  continuing 
on  the  way  we  reached  the  place  and  met  her  with  joy  and 
tenderness,  filled  with  sacred  memories  of  years  gone  by, 
of  battles  fought,  victories  won,  sacrifices  made,  some  so 
great  that  a  vaccuum  still  remains  in  nature's  tender  realms 
that  seems  too  sacred  to  even  bring  up  and  only  a  'hush.'  Be 
still  and  know  that  I  am  God,'  can  tell  the  secret  ever  dwel- 
ling there.  After  a  pleasant  and  profitable  visit  we  had  tea 
with  her  and  little  Annie  May;  all  the  boys  being  engaged 
in  school  or  business  in  practical  and  honorable  ways,  suited 
to  their  gifts  and  tastes.  Sister  Swing  is  faithful  to  God 
and  her  family  and  the  church.  The  meeting  at  night  was 
spiritual  and  instructive. 

"Thursday  morning,  before  we  were  through  with  the 
family  prayers,  saints  began  to  arrive  from  Redlands  and 
Riverside  and  it  began  to  look  and  sound  like  a  young  camp- 
meeting.  Ontario  was  represented  by  Sister  Whiting. 
We  having  taken  pains  before  to  send  the  Book  of  Rules  to 
all  who  intended  to  unite  with  the  church,  we  did  not  have  to 
spend  much  time.  Eleven  responded  to  the  call.  One  M.  E. 
brother  said  we  could  not  imagine  how  happy  it  made  him 
to  see  this  organization  take  place.  A  welcome  and  hand- 
shake was  extended  to  the  newly  formed  flock  and  the 
saints  had  to  return  to  their  homes.  Our  special  service 
closed  with  a  grand  meeting  at  7:30.  Friday  we  returned 
home  and  on  to  Long  Beach  where  we  found  several  seek- 
ing, and  the  church  on  the  move  forward.     Had  a  most 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903  315 

glorious  all-day  meeting.  Such  an  encouraging  response 
to  the  call;  many  coming  not  stopping  to  count  the  sacri- 
fice it  cost  to  get  there.  The  Holy  Spirit  did  most  beauti- 
fully and  gloriously  distribute  His  power  and  privilege 
among  the  saints.  It  was  good  for  the  eyes,  the  ears,  the 
souls  and  bodies  of  all.     Some  were  healed. 

March  19th.  I  took  the  Salt  Lake  train  for  all-day 
meeting  at  Whittier,  got  off  at  Pico  Station  and  walked  the 
rest  of  the  way,  two  miles.  I  was  well  paid  for  the  extra 
effort  to  be  on  time.  Bro.  Matney's  voice  could  be  heard 
in  song  ere  we  reached  the  place.  A  goodly  number  pres- 
ent and  the  fire  ready  to  break  at  the  slightest  fanning  of 
the  embers." 

J.  F.  Washburn  continues:  "It  is  with  deep  sorrow  we 
write  that  our  much  esteemed  and  dearly  beloved  Sister 
Emma  Logsden  Brand,  wife  of  Elder  Walter  C.  Brand  (one 
of  the  editors  of  the  Pentecost)  yielded  up  the  spirit  to 
God  in  the  early  morning  of  April  7th,  with  a  clear  mind; 
she  realized  that  her  condition  was  extremely  serious  and 
with  confidence  said:  'Jesus  will  take  me,'  and  gave  direc- 
tions concerning  her  children.  Then  she  fell  asleep  to 
earth,  awakening  in  the  glory  just  beyond.  Her  death  was 
sudden  and  unexpected  until  five  hours  previous.  She  was 
born  in  San  Bernardino,  May  11,  1866.  Early  converted, 
having  a  very  tender  conscience  she  was  often  discouraged. 

During  a  Holiness  camp-meeting  held  by  the  writer  in 
June,  1886,  at  San  Jacinto,  she  renewed  her  convenent,  was 
reclaimed  and  a  few  days  afterward  gloriously  sanctified. 
At  once  she  became  interested  in  the  salvation  of  others, 
joined  wife  and  I  with  our  company  of  workers  in  the  tent 
work,  and  continued  faithfully  and  helpfully  in  this  work, 
until  other  duties  called  her  elsewhere.  She  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Walter  C.  Brand,  November  27th,  1892,  and 
became  the  mother  of  two  beautiful  little  girls,  Lillian  and 
Ethel.  Besides  these,  she  leaves  her  husband,  an  aged 
father  and  mother,  three  brothers,  four  sisters  and  a  great 
company  of  friends,  to  miss  her. 

"Her  idea  of  Christian  life  was  that  'Holiness  becometh 
Thine  House,  0  Lord,  forever,'  Ps.  93:5.  Funeral  service 
was  impressively  conducted  by  Bro.  J.  R.  Conlee  in  East 
Los  Angeles  and  body  shipped  to  San  Jacinto,  the  home  of 
her  parents  and  her  girlhood,  where  another  service  was 
held  in  the  M.  E.  Church  by  the  pastor.  Her  remains  were 
placed  beside  those  of  her  sister  Belle,  in  the  little  village 
cemetery  at  Hemet." 


316  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

In  Memory  of  Our  Beloved  Sister  Emma  Brand 

(Lines  selected  and  revised  by  Mrs.  J.  F.  Washburn.) 
Dear  Walter : 

"She  is  not  dead,  the  body  has  gone  down. 

The  soul  has  risen  on  the  other  shore, 
And  bright  in  Heaven's  jeweled  crown, 
She'll  shine  forever  more. 

"Should  days  seem  like  a  weary  waste, 
We  know  your  fairest,  sweetest  flower 

Has  been  transplanted  into  Paradise 
To  adoiTi  immortal  bowers. 

"That  voice  of  bird-like  melody 
That  you  will  miss  and  mourn  so  long 

Now  mingles  with  the  angel  choir 
In  everlasting  song. 

She  is  not  dead,  and  while  you  grieve 
For  that  most  treasured,  well-known  form 

That  you  have  learned  to  love  so  well. 
She's  folded  by  her  Savior's  arm. 

"Sometimes  with  bowed  and  broken  heart, 
Your  march  will  be  of  silent  tread. 

Then  God  will  speak  to  comfort  you 
And  say  she  still  is  yours — not  dead. 

"Our  Emma  is  not  dead,  but  passed 
Beyond  the  mists  that  blind  us  here, 

Into  the  new  and  larger  life 

Of  that  serene  and  lovelier  sphere. 

"She  has  but  dropped  her  robe  of  clay, 

To  put  her  shinning  raiment  on; 
She  has  not  wandered  far  away, 

She  is  not  'lost'  or  gone. 

"Transplanted  high  and  glorified, 

She  still  is  here  and  loves  us  yet; 
The  dear  ones  she  has  left  behind 

She  never  can  forget. 

"And  if  perchance  your  heart  grows  faint, 
Amid  temptations  fierce  and  strong. 

Or  should  the  wildly  raging  waves, 
Of  grief  and  sorrow  sweep  along, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903  317 

"You'll  feel  upon  your  fevered  brow, 
Her  gentle  touch,  her  breath  of  calm, 

Her  arms  enfold  you,  and  your  heart 
Grow  comforted  and  calm. 

"Thus  ever  near  you,  though  unseen. 

Will  her  immortal  spirit  tread. 
For  all  God's  boundless  Universe 

Is  life.    O,  NO!    She  is  not  dead." 

Joseph  E.  Brand,  G.  V.  D.  Brand's  third  son,  brother 
of  Walter  C.  Brand  also,  and  Milo  Brand,  deceased,  was  bom 
near  Warnom,  Wis.,  November  15th,  1873.  Converted 
early  in  life,  but  not  always  maintaining  a  steady  experi- 
ence, he  settled  the  question  decidedly  August,  1899,  and 
afterward  was  sanctified.  He  graduated  from  Los  Ange- 
les Normal  School,  June,  1894,  taught  near  Downey  a  year, 
entering  the  University  of  California  in  1900.  Meanwhile 
having  paid  his  way  by  teaching  a  year  in  the  High  School 
at  San  Bernardino  and  a  year  in  the  Normal  School  at 
Tempe,  Arizona.  One  of  his  instructors  at  Berkeley  writes : 
"He  did  exceptionally  fine  work  in  philosophy  education, 
mathematics  and  physics.  He  gave  himself  to  original 
search  in  psychology  with  marked  success.  The  education- 
al work  of  the  State  loses  in  Mr.  Brand,  one  of  its  finest 
and  most  promising  young  men;  a  man  of  the  greatest 
value  for  the  training  of  teachers.  He  was  specially  in- 
terested in  stirring  up  student  sentiment  on  moral  ques- 
tions and  his  influence  in  this  direction  was  strong  and  af- 
fective. As  a  student  he  was  considered  brilliant.  He  had 
just  entered  upon  his  work  as  a  member  of  the  faculty  of 
the  Chico  Normal  School.  He  was  pre-eminently  a  Chris- 
tian, one  who  stood  for  the  best  and  noblest  Christian  man- 
hood and  thoroughly  devoted  to  His  Master.  He  was  the 
first  Vice  President  of  the  Prohibition  Alliance  and  formu- 
lated the  program  used  at  the  session  held  July  19th,  1902 
in  the  Howard  Street  M.  E.  Church,  which  was  largely  at- 
tended." 

Mr.  W.  Clifford  Smith,  now  President  of  the  Univers- 
ity Prohibition  Club,  writes:  "With  the  death  of  Joseph 
Brand,  the  College  students  of  the  Pacific  Coast  have  lost 
a  staunch  and  cultured  friend.  He  was  President  of  the 
College  Prohibition  Club  organized  in  California,  it  being  in 
the  State  University  at  Berkeley.  The  object  of  the  Pro- 
hibition Club  being  to  study  the  facts  in  regard  to  alcoholic 
liquors,  and  the  relation  of  its  manufacture,  sale  and  con- 
sumption to  the  well-being  of  society.     He  was  married  to 


318  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

Miss  Eva  B.  Baker,  of  Berkeley,  June  21,  1900,  whom  is  now 
deprived  of  his  aid  in  caring  for  their  Httle  boy  and  infant 
girl,  but  bears  her  sore  bereavement  with  true  Christian 
courage  and  resignation.  Last  summer  he  was  chosen  to 
be  instructor  in  psychology  in  the  State  Normal  School  at 
Chico,  but  some  five  months  ago  he  had  a  violent  hemo- 
rage  from  the  stomach  and  since  had  been  an  invalid. 

"Easter  Sunday,  April  12th,  his  mind  was  clear  and 
he  greatly  enjoyed  the  presence  of  his  wife,  carressed  her 
and  quoted  bits  of  the  marriage  ceremony :  'What  God  hath 
joined  together,  let  no  man  put  asunder/  but  another  hemo- 
rage  that  evening  took  him  away  from  all  earth's  toils, 
trials  and  dangers.  In  his  home  life  as  son,  brother,  hus- 
band and  father,  his  character  appeared  at  its  best;  as  a 
student  in  the  Bible  class,  I  realized  he  had  entered  into 
the  deep  things  of  spiritual  life.  Why  God  should  take 
from  us  so  early  one  who  gave  promise  of  such  abundant 
usefulness,  we  cannot  understand,  but  we  do  know  God 
loves  us  and  has  done  what  His  unerring  wisdom  sees  i3 
best." 

Sister  Emma  Brand  was  particularly  fond  of  the  tune 
"Juanita"  and  asked  her  brother-in-law,  Joseph,  to  write 
a  hymn  to  fit  it,  which  he  did  and  which  we  copy.  Little 
did  any  of  us  think  they  would  so  soon  cross  death's  coUi 
tide  and  begin  enjoying  a  home  in  Heaven. 

"Safe  from  above  me, 

Falls  my  Savior's  gentle  tone, 
That  He  doth  love  me. 

And  I'm  not  alone. 
So  I  know  whatever 

May  life's  pathway  seem  to  hide> 
He  will  leave  me  never. 

Not  in  death's  cold  tide : 

Jesus,  sweet  Savior! 

May  I  ne'er  from  Thee  depart; 
Jesus,  sweet  Savior, 

Reign  Thou  in  my  heart. 

"In  all  my  waking. 

Sweetest  thoughts  to  me  are  given, 
Jesus  is  making, 

Me  a  home  in  heaven. 
And  in  all  my  dreaming. 

All  my  visions  peaceful  are. 
With  such  glories  beaming — 

Naught  of  earth  to  mar. 


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Jesus,  sweet  Savior, 

I  will  e'er  in  Thee  abide ! 
Jesus,  sweet  Savior, 

O,  Thy  love's  so  wide! 

Bro.  Joseph  Brand's  wife  says :  "A  bride,  twice  a  moth- 
er and  a  widow  in  less  than  three  years.  The  world  looks 
black  and  I  cannot  see  a  step  ahead,  yet  peace,  sweet  peace, 
that  the  world  can  neither  give  nor  take  away,  is  in  my  heart 
and  I  find  myself  continually  humming  the  dear  old  hymns, 
the  sentiments  of  which  I  never  so  fully  voiced  as  now." 

The  Semi-Annual  Camp-meeting  opened  at  Redlands, 
April  10th.  One  soul  being  converted  the  first  night.  Sec- 
ond Sunday  several  saved  and  healed.  The  six  A.  M.  meet- 
ings were  all  good  and  earnest  work  done.  Sunday,  9:30 
Evangelist  A.  P.  Graves  was  present  and  commented  in  the 
Spirit  on  John  15;  also  told  how  God  sanctified  him  after 
months  of  seeking,  through  attending  the  Palmer  meetings 
in  New  York  nearly  forty  years  ago.  Afternoon,  Bro.  A.  P. 
Graves  preached  on  the  "Sheltering  Blood."  Night  great 
rejoicing  in  song.  Tent  crowded.  Business  meeting  Tues- 
day at  ten  A.  M.,  L.  A.  Clark  in  the  chair.  Report  of  Board 
of  Elders.  "Since  our  Annual  Meeting  the  progress  of  the 
work  has  in  general  been  good,  some  of  the  churches  have 
encountered  difficulties.  The  work  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Go- 
ings in  the  South  is  standing  well  and  they  are  willing  to  re- 
turn to  that  field  if  we  unitedly  sanction  it  and  will  encour- 
age them  in  doing  so."  The  statement  was  made  that  our 
old  camp-ground  was  sold  and  now,  we  need  consider  the 
purchasing  of  a  better  one.  In  some  ways  this  especial 
event  comes  second  in  importance,  sentiment  and  in- 
terest of  the  general  work.  The  first  being  when  we 
changed  in  1896  from  the  Association  of  Bands  and  Indepen- 
dent Holiness,  to  incorporated  churches,  all  uniting  under 
the  same  rules  and  regulations.  The  subject  of  locahty  for 
our  annual  meetings  had  been  discussed  from  time  to  time ; 
some  feeling  from  a  healthful  standpoint  we  should  get  to 
a  higher  altitude.  Others,  being  very  loathe  to  give  up 
that  sacred  spot  where  had  clustered  so  many  precious 
glorious  events  for  twenty-three  years.  Children  had  been 
born,  grown  and  settled  in  their  own  homes,  attending  this 
great  yearly  feast.  So  deep  and  hushed  was  the  feeling  of 
loneliness  that  we  were  never  more  to  meet  on  the  Downey 
Camp-ground  that  the  thought  of  something  practically 
better  for  us  was  the  only  thing  that  let  us  be  at  all  recon- 
ciled. 

Afternoon.  Church  reports  read.  Offerings  for  wid- 
ows, orphans  and  worn-out  workers.     Wednesday.     Finan- 


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cial  report  of  Pentecost.  A  Committee  appointed  to  look 
up  new  camp  ground.  Tent  continued  in  hands  of  Alf. 
Adams.  Thursday.  A  tent  placed  in  hands  of  J.  M.  Rob- 
erts. A  note  of  $145  received  from  Fred  Steinmeier,  saying- 
his  brother,  William,  wanted  it  to  go  to  the  church  and  the 
poor.  A  committee  was  appointed  to  erect  a  tombstone  on 
the  grave  of  Bro.  W.  M.  Steinmeier.  Forty  aollars  given  to 
Bro.  and  Sister  Goings  to  return  to  the  Southland.  Night. 
It  was  raining  and  the  audience  was  small.  Ministerial 
credentials  were  granted  Bro.  Fred  Lewis,  Annie  Griggs, 
John  W.  Anslinger  and  Anabel  Adams.  As  missionaiT 
evangelists,  to  Frank  Hill,  and  Martha  Dilworth  Brand,  as 
foreign  missionary.  Bro.  and  Sister  Gehres  elected  superin- 
tendents of  the  Home  of  Rest.  Saturday,  Bro.  Teel  preach- 
ed on  Holiness,  from  Rom.  14:17.  Night,  Bro.  Noble 
preached  on  the  types  of  the  Old  Testament,  illustrating 
Holiness  of  heart  and  life.  Several  saved.  Sunday  was  a 
busy  day,  communion  services  in  the  morning.  Afternoon, 
Bro.  Goings  preached  from  John  14:15-17.  Six  P.  M.  the 
young  people's  meeting,  after  which,  the  general  meeting 
was  much  like  the  last  meetings.  At  our  special  gathering, 
the  marriage  of  our  missionaries  Willis  C.  Brand  and  Martha 
Dilworth  took  place  under  the  big  tent,  April  14th,  at  4:30 
P.  M.  The  ceremony  being  performed  by  L.  A.  Clark, 
with  an  appropriate  prayer  by  J.  F.  Washburn.  Being 
united  for  South  America,  expecting  ere  long  to  take  their 
leave  of  loved  ones  for  the  darkened  lands,  there  to  hazard 
their  lives  for  the  spread  of  the  glorious  Gospel,  made  the 
scene  more  specially  solemn  and  impressive.  Though  tears 
were  shed  they  were  not  altogether  tears  of  sorrow.  The 
mother  of  the  bride  had  given  her  daughter  to  God  and  was 
perfectly  resigned  to  His  will. 

Bro.  Garret  V.  D.  Brand  was  born  in  Lewis  County, 
New  York,  January  15th,  1835,  of  Enghsh  parentage;  died 
July  10th,  1903.  At  the  age  of  fifteen  he  moved  with  his 
parents  to  Fon  du  Lac  County,  Wisconsin.  He  was  con- 
verted in  1851  and  ever  lived  an  active  Christian  life.  He 
taught  several  terms  of  school.  In  1861  he  visited  Eng- 
land. He  was  married  to  Miss  Sarah  A.  Yale,  at  Haven- 
ville.  New  York,  February  27th,  1862.  He  moved  to  Cali- 
fornia in  1876  and  settled  in  Pomona.  He  was  sanctified 
August  7,  1881  at  a  M.  E.  Camp-meeting  held  at  Compton. 
In  1884  he  took  the  lead  in  forming  the  Holiness  Church 
in  Pomona  and  gave  his  life  as  a  minister  and  a  writer  for 
the  cause  of  Holiness.  Just  before  he  passed  away  he 
said  to  his  sons,  "I'll  soon  be  where  there  is  no  weakness, 
but  all  power."  He  had  requested  sometime  before  his 
death,  J.  F.  Washburn  to  officiate  at  his  funeral,  but  he  was 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903  321 

not  able  to  go  and  it  was  conducted  by  J.  M.  Roberts  and 
Alfred  Dugdale  in  the  M.  E.  Church  in  Pomona  (the  same 
place  where  the  funeral  services  of  his  wife  were  held)  in 
the  presence  of  a  large  audience  of  relatives  and  friends. 
Mrs.  E.  E.  Williams  writes  of  him: 

"A  Prince  in  Israel  hath  surely  fallen, 

A  mighty  man  has  laid  his  armor  down, 

A  Warrior  brave  hath  dropped  the  garb  of  battle, 

And  taken  up  the  victor's  palm  and  crown. 

"He  fell  at  duty's  post — 0  blessed  story ! 
His  toils  are  ended  amid  the  din  and  strife 
Of  earth's  rough  trials.     Now  immortal  glory 
He  shares  upon  the  plains  of  endless  life. 

"Awake,  ye  choirs,  the  hallelujah  chorus! 
Your  highest,  holiest,  gladdest  anthems  sing; 
For  'tis  but  dust  that  lies  entombed  before  us, 
Our  dear  one  treads  the  courts  of  Heaven's  King, 

"His  exit  from  this  earth  was  surely  glorious. 
Though  made  in  mortal  agony  and  pain; 
His  entrance  into  Heaven  was  all  victorious, 
He  reigns  with  Christ,  and  shall  forever  reign. 

"Victor,  all  hail !  With  shouts  thy  comrade  greet  thee 
As  robed  in  white,  by  faith  we  see  thee  stand 
Close  by  the  throne,  and  by  God's  care  we'll  meet  thee 
Earth's  conflicts  over  in  Immanuel's  land." 

Bro.  and  Sister  Goings,  313  Mary  street,  Pasadena, 
say :  Dear  saints  of  California.  We  were  sanctified  among 
you  and  for  nearly  nineteen  years  have  been  members  of 
an  organized  Holiness  Church.  We  have  heard  your  voices 
in  praise  to  God.  We  would  love  to  stay  with  you  here 
and  work  in  these  pleasant  Holiness  Church  homes,  but  God 
is  calling  us  and  we  must  obey.  Our  home  is  so  lovely  with 
its  fruit  and  flowers  and  to  turn  one's  back  on  home,  per- 
haps forever,  is  not  easily  done,  but  yonder  in  the  South- 
land, this  very  moment,  thousands  of  mothers,  and  daugh- 
ters are  on  their  knees,  praying  for  some  one  to  bring  them 
the  light  so  they  can  lead  a  victorious  hfe  freed  from  sin 
and  be  able  to  train  their  children  in  the  right  way.  These 
prayers  have  touched  the  throne  and  God  is  calling  louder 
and  louder.  One  night  at  the  close  of  a  service  in  our  mis- 
sion in  Louisville,  Ky.,  a  woman  listened  until  the  close, 
then  arose  and  told  us  she  had  been  looking  for  us  four 

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years  and  had  been  praying  for  God  to  send  people  along 
that  could  instruct  her  in  the  deeper  things  of  the  Spirit 
and  Word,  which  she  felt  the  need  of.  The  last  year  she 
went  about  the  city  almost  in  despair  and  her  prayer  was, 
*0  Lord,  why  are  they  so  long  coming?  I  believed  that 
You  would  send  them  but  they  don't  come.'  She  said  she 
knew  we  were  the  ones  God  had  sent  as  soon  as  she  saw  us. 
This  woman  saw  her  two  daughters  converted  during  our 
stay.  She  took  courage  and  I  believe  became  one  of  the 
most  powerful  preachers  I  ever  listened  to  in  my  life.  She 
held  meetings  somewhere  in  the  city  nearly  every  night. 
She  was  preaching  to  a  large  audience  in  the  open  air,  took 
sick  and  was  carried  to  her  death  bed.  It  made  a  deep  im- 
pression on  that  part  of  the  city.  We  came  near  being  too 
late  to  help  that  mother.  We  could  give  many  just  as  in- 
teresting cases  in  our  short  experience  in  the  Southland. 
There  are  nearly  nine  million  colored  people  in  the  South- 
em  States  and  many  never  heard  of  sanctification  as  an 
experience,  to  be  obtained  instantaneously  by  faith.  One 
sister  said  she  dreamed  she  was  sanctified  and  when  she 
awoke  she  began  praying  for  the  experience,  but  never 
heard  anyone  preach  on  sanctification  till  many  years  lat- 
er. Owing  to  former  days  of  slavery,  the  colored  people 
neither  had  the  opportunity  nor  ability  to  inform  them- 
selves on  the  subject  of  a  second  work  of  grace.  The  har- 
vest is  white,  but  it  requires  grace  and  money.  Some  pre- 
fer to  die  if  they  must,  in  Africa,  others  choose  to  send 
their  missionary  money  to  China,  but  God  will  hold  some- 
body responsible  for  not  supporting  home  missionary  work 
better. 

"We  have  decided  to  obey  God  and  go  to  our  field  of 
labor  feeling  weak  within  ourselves,  knowing  we  shall  meet 
both  the  scoffs  and  the  praise  of  men. 

"July  16th.  We  left  the  Arcade  Station,  Los  Angeles, 
June  26th.  After  a  long,  hot,  dusty  journey,  we  reached 
the  field  where  our  tent  was  pitched  two  years  ago.  I  sent 
to  this  place  to  see  if  we  could  not  arrange  for  a  Holiness 
meeting.  Bro.  Young  was  pastor  of  the  A.  M.  E.  Z.  Church. 
He  did  everything  necessary  to  keep  us  from  coming  here. 
We  went  elsewhere.  Since  he  has  been  sanctified,  went 
to  Chicago,  attended  the  Holiness  school  conducted  by  Bro. 
W.  E.  Shepherd,  and  has  come  back  to  Sebree  a  flaming  fire. 
Now  the  people  are  getting  sanctified  through  his  ministry. 

"Slaughterville,  Ky.,  27th.  God  is  helping  us  along  the 
line  of  visiting  where  we  have  been  before  and  find  the  work 
standing  good.  We  have  made  most  of  our  journeys  on 
foot,  traveling  six  and  one-half  miles  sometimes  with  our  va- 
lise on  our  shoulder,  through  the  heat  and  the  dust,  mopping 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903  323 

our  face  with  handkerchiefs,  sometimes  it  is  mud.  Some- 
times we  get  to  ride.  Bro.  Roar  took  us  to  a  basket  meeting 
twelve  miles  in  a  road  wagon.  The  meeting  was  in  the 
woods,  which  shaded  us,  but  when  the  rain  fell,  we  all  got 
wet;  walked  one-fourth  mile  to  a  house  through  Kentucky- 
mud." 

J.  F.  Washburn,  June  4th:  "Over  forty-one  years 
ago,  on  a  sultry  afternoon  in  July,  amidst  terrific  peals  of 
thunder,  and  the  wierd  flash  of  lightning,  with  its  chain-like 
appearance  darting  through  the  sky,  the  Great  Shepherd 
found  me  astray,  far  away  on  the  mountain  of  sin.  My  soul 
was  hungry,  my  mind  darkened,  desperation  seeming  to  take 
possession  of  me  and  I  cried  out  to  God  in  that  little  log 
school  house  on  the  prairies  of  Iowa  (the  home  of  my  youth 
and  young  manhood)  and  the  great  Shepherd,  who  was  in 
search  of  me,  found  me  there  all  alone  and  after  meeting  the 
conditions  most  wonderfully  converted  me,  flooding  my  mind 
and  starving  soul  with  great  joy  and  glory.  Years  passed 
and  that  covenent  never  was  willfully  broken.  God  having 
greater  things  in  store  for  me.  May  23rd,  1880,  the  same 
Shepherd  came  to  me  with  the  glorious  gift  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  sanctifying  my  soul  and  bringing  His  joy  unspeak- 
able and  full  of  glory.  O,  The  blessed  stillness  of  those  first 
moments  in  that  little  upper  room  in  Covina,  California's 
sunny  clime,  where  the  thunder's  roar  is  seldom  heard  and 
the  lightning's  flash  ranges  far  away  o'er  the  desert's  or 
above  the  lofty  mountain  peaks.  As  we  said  it  was  most 
wonderful  then,  it  is  more  so  yet  and  the  great  Shepherd 
has  carefully  led  me  far  out  into  His  great  pasture  fields,  and 
allowed  me  to  roam  at  will,  feasting  on  the  luxuries  to  be 
found  on  every  hand  and  in  boundless  varieties. 

"Our  last  appointment  at  Long  Beach  was  one  long  to 
be  remembered." 

Bishop,  Inyo  County,  California,  June  10th,  J.  F.  Wash- 
burn still  writing  says :  "In  response  to  a  call  from  Bishop  to 
come  and  the  voice  of  God,  as  I  believed,  to  go,  I  bade  fare- 
well to  the  old  battle-ground  of  years  in  the  cause  of  Holi- 
ness, which  I  can  say  is  my  very  life ;  also  to  home  and  per- 
sonal interests,  and  with  lunch  basket  and  grip  I  boarded  the 
Southern  Pacific  north-bound  train.  Soon  she  pulled  out 
and  one  familiar  scene  of  village,  road  or  home,  after  an- 
other passed  out  of  sight  until  the  last  one  was  left  behind 
us.  The  changing  scenery  is  beyond  description.  It  must 
be  seen  to  be  appreciated,  especially  along  the  great  range 
over  which  we  pass  to  Reno,  Nevada.  O,  how  the  great 
Creator,  my  God,  was  magnified  as  I  gazed  at  His  handiwork. 
Forty  miles  we  dashed  through  the  great  snow  sheds  be- 


324  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

tween  Cape  Horn  and  the  Truckee,  Nev.  From  Reno  to 
Laws,  the  station  for  Bishop.  265  miles,  this  comes  in  the 
unpleasant  portion  of  the  journey  and  while  we  had  to  pass 
through  and  over  it,  with  here  and  there  an  oasis  or  a  spot 
of  grandeur,  we  sped  on  our  course  just  the  same  as  when 
we  were  in  the  Elysian  fields  of  pleasure  and  our  Guide  was 
also  there. 

"Friday,  two  P.  M. :  'Laws'  cried  one  of  the  brakemen. 
Several  met  us  and  we  were  soon  off  for  Bishop,  surrounded 
by  green  trees,  grass,  green  fruit,  civilization  in  general, 
with  plenty  of  water.  The  church  here  has  had  to  labor  at 
great  disadvantage,  being  so  far  from  the  center  and  helps 
which  come  from  contact  with  one  another.  We  had  good 
services  first  Sunday,  holding  up  the  possibilities  of  vic- 
tories through  Jesus  Christ  and  faith  in  His  name.  Clouds 
hung  heavy  over  some  precious  hearts.  Attended  the  Bap- 
tist Church  in  the  afternoon.  At  night  we  had  a  glorious 
meeting,  never  to  be  forgotten.  I  can  now  see  why  I  wept 
and  prayed  so  long  to  see  if  God  really  wanted  me,  and  if 
some  other  way  wouldn't  do.  Questions  arising  after  as  to 
why  this  sacrifice.  I  praise  Him  that  I  said  'yes'  to  His 
will  as  soon  as  the  assurance  'It  is  I  be  not  afraid,'  came. 
I  think  it  a  wonderful  work  of  God  to  set  this  little  light- 
house away  out  here,  and  surely  He  wants  it  to  remain. 
There  are  men  and  women  who  are  ready  to  sacrifice  for  its 
prosperity  and  no  storm  can  destroy  it.  Last  night  some 
came  five  and  seven  miles  in  quite  a  rain  storm.  One,  a  lone 
woman  and  another  with  her  little  children.  A  good  work 
has  been  done  here  by  the  Holiness  Church. 

The  Twenty-fourth  Annual  Camp-meeting  opened  on 
August  7th,  with  many  glad  testimonies.  Eight  sanctified 
Saturday  afternoon.  Night,  A.  J.  Edwards  preached.  Sun- 
day 9:30  A.  M.,  Sister  Whiting  preached  from  Phil.  3:13-14. 
Afternoon,  many  spoke  and  special  good  singing.  More  than 
a  bench  full  of  seekers.  Night,  special  testing  from  a  com- 
mercial traveler,  also  from  Bro.  Gold,  an  Israelite  and  an  ex- 
Rabbi,  converted  five  years  ago.  He  labored  in  San  Fran- 
cisco and  there  were  eighty-five  converted  Jews.  Monday, 
six  a.  m.,  several  healed.  Tuesday,  10:30,  Robert  Mclntyre 
and  Hanna  Parsons  were  married  in  the  presence  of  several 
hundred  people  under  the  big  tent,  L.  A.  Clark  officiating, 
Bro.  Alf.  Adams  making  an  appropriate  prayer.  Board  of 
Elders  reported:  "As  a  whole  the  spiritual  condition  of  the 
work  is  good.  We  suggest  a  prompt  attendance  at  all  the 
week-night  meetings.  Also  it  is  a  matter  of  great  import- 
ance that  each  church  keep  and  support  a  stationed  pastor. 
We  consider  it  neecssary  that  we  strictly  adhere  to  the  doc- 


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trines  set  forth  in  our  book  of  Rules  and  that  we  do  not 
encourage  teaching  contrary  thereto,  knowing  that  our  un- 
ity and  success  depends  upon  our  adherence  to  the  doctrines 
which  have  been  and  are  now  fundamental  to  us  as  a  peo- 
ple. Afternoon,  reports  from  churches;  offering  for  the 
needy.  The  Editor  reports  an  increase  in  the  interest  of 
the  Pentecost.  Tent  continued  in  the  hands  of  Alf.  Adams, 
one  was  given  to  Asa  Adams.  Afternoon,  credentials  as 
ministers  were  granted  to  Nellie  B.  Seely  and  C.  W.  Atkin- 
son ;  Home  Missionary  to  Julia  Reeves ;  Exhorter  to  E.  Seely. 
Night,  Bro.  Biglow  preached.  Thursday  all  the  nominees 
for  chairman  except  J.  M.  Roberts,  declined  and  he  was 
elected.  The  camp-ground  committee  reported  twenty-three 
acres  of  land  one-half  mile  northeast  of  Garvanza  was  offer- 
ed for  $2300,  having  only  $2000  for  the  purpose  there  were 
objections,  but  soon  the  $300  was  raised  and  committee  was 
instructed  to  take  necessary  steps  to  purchase  the  land.  An 
offering  of  $41  was  given  for  the  improvement  of  the  new 
ground.  Bro,  Eby  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church  was  given  privi- 
lege of  speaking  to  us  about  the  college  they  expect  to  erect 
near  Highland  Park.  Night,  Bro.  Tibbet  preached  on  pay- 
ing our  vows.  Friday  night,  Bro.  Matney  preached.  Sun- 
day, ten  A.  M.,  Sister  Washburn  spoke  on  Holiness.  After- 
noon, Bro.  Biglow  preached.  Some  good  solos  and  more  tes- 
timonies. The  crowd's  attention  was  held  well  considering 
what  a  multitude  had  come  to  the  new  place  of  meeting 
merely  as  sightseers.  Night.  Sister  Snook  spoke  on  six 
steps  to  the  throne. 

Wednesday  19th.  Bro.  Roberts  spoke  on  not  abusing 
Pentecost  order.  Afternoon.  Willis  Brand  spoke  of  the 
foreign  missionary  work  in  South  America  and  called  for 
the  hymn  "From  Greenland's  Icy  Mountains."  His  wife,  Bro. 
Hall,  Sister  J.  A.  Reeves,  all  missionaries,  spoke.  Bro.  Hall 
saying :  "I  wish  to  thank  you  all  for  your  good  will  and  con- 
fidence. By  God's  grace  I  will  be  true.  I  am  weak,  God  is 
mighty.  Farewell."  Sunday  morning,  Bro.  Shields  said  a 
man  came  to  his  blacksmith  shop  and  seeing  the  scripture 
mottos  on  the  walls  said :  This  shop  must  have  been  used  for 
gospel  meetings  sometime."  "No,"  I  said,  "except  such  as 
we  are  having  now.  My  business  is  serving  the  Lord  and 
my  occupation  is  blacksmithing."  Bro.  J.  G.  Rogers  preach- 
ed. Night,  a  large  crowd,  good  meetings,  several  saved. 
The  attendance  of  the  unsaved  was  not  so  large  as  at  the 
Downey  camp  in  other  years  but  probably  as  many  saved. 
Many  Christians  from  other  churches  present  and  will  un- 
derstand the  Holiness  work  better.  Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts :  "We 
are  having  a  good  meeting  at  Riverside.  Bro.  J.  E.  Langen 
as  pastor,  and  Bro.  J.  G.  Rogers,  evangelist,  of  Wichita,  Kan., 


326  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

helping.  I  am  now  in  the  work  in  a  new  capacity  and  with 
the  increased  demand  upon  me  there  comes  the  necessity  for 
an  increased  amount  of  the  grace  of  God.  October  2nd. 
We  began  meeting  at  Long  Beach,  after  the  few  days  at  Mur- 
rietta,  Bro.  Rogers  doing  most  of  the  preaching.  Some  good 
results  have  followed.  October  22nd.  We  are  now  at  Boyle 
Heights  where  the  attendance  is  good.  Interest  encourag- 
ing and  some  saved.  From  there  to  Highland  Park,  where 
God  is  graciously  blessing  our  efforts  with  thirty  profes- 
sions, several  baptized.  December  14th.  We  are  now  in 
Santa  Barbara  where  God  is  blessing  and  encouraging  us 
on  our  line  of  work." 

December  8rd.  J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "Since  the  An- 
nual meeting  we  have  been  with  Pasadena  Church,  where 
with  the  general  line  of  work  which  has  been  interesting, 
profitable  and  of  great  variety,  we  have  had  some  special 
work  like  the  privilege  of  calling  upon  and  praying  for  and 
anointing  Bro.  Defoe,  President  of  the  Colorado  Holiness  As- 
sociation. We  felt  the  sweet  fellowship  of  the  Spirit  at  once 
when  ushered  into  his  presence.  He  was  suffering  very 
deeply  with  lung  trouble  of  quite  a  long  standing,  which  was 
much  agitated  by  recent  colds,  having  but  just  arrived, 
passing  over  the  snowy  mountains.  Several  others  from 
that  Association  have  been  with  us.  The  Friendship  Baptist 
Church  of  this  place  has  been  having  a  successful  meeting 
with  the  colored  evangelists,  Bro.  Nichols  and  Sisters  Pal- 
mer and  Smoot;  fully  one-half  of  its  entire  congregation 
sweeping  into  the  fountain  with  their  preacher  and  his  wife. 
They  have  met  with  us  and  preached  for  us.  We  bid  them 
God-speed." 

San  Francisco,  September  24th.  Bro.  Willis  Brand 
writes:  "We  left  Los  Angeles  at  1 :20  P.  M.,  the  18th,  reach- 
ing Santa  Barbara  in  time  for  a  good  meeting,  then  going 
with  Bro.  E.  Snow  to  his  home  till  the  12:30  train.  By  day- 
break we  were  in  San  Luis  Obispo.  From  there  we  went  up- 
ward, beside  mountains  and  through  tunnels  till  we  crossed 
the  range  into  the  Salinas  Valley.  Bro.  Edmond  met  us  at 
the  station  with  wagon  for  baggage.  Sunday  I  heard  A.  C. 
Bane  preach  a  Holiness  sermon.  At  night  helped  Bro.  Pitts 
in  his  street  and  mission  meeting.  Tuesday  we  visited  the 
museum  in  this  city's  immense  park.  We  are  being  enter- 
tained at  the  home  of  Sister  A.  J.  Hutchinson  and  son.  On 
Tuesday  night  we  bade  adieu  to  our  dear  ones  and  after  nine 
o'clock  found  ourselves  on  board  the  Luxor,  with  a  crew  who 
talk  in  German  to  each  other.  It  is  chiefly  a  freight  ship; 
enough  Spanish  on  board  for  us  to  practice  on  the  language 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903  327 

for  the  next  six  weeks.  Leaving  the  pier  at  9 :30  P.  M.  we 
anchored  out  in  the  Bay  till  morning.  The  Luxor  is  340  feet 
long  and  not  being  a  strictly  passenger  vessel  we  have  great- 
er freedom  on  deck  than  if  she  was  such.  We  went  out 
through  the  Golden  Gate  in  the  fog.  Sister  Brand  was  the 
first  to  get  seasick.  Bro.  Brand  next  and  last,  Bro.  Hall, 
only  one  day.  The  sea  was  smooth  till  the  extremity  of 
Lower  California.  We  past  the  point  nearest  our  beloved 
Southern  California  the  26th,  in  the  afternoon.  Wednesday 
we  crossed  the  Gulf  of  California  to  Mazatlan,  Mex.,  the  first 
port  from  San  Francisco,  at  11  P.  M.,  anchoring  out  four 
miles  as  the  water  is  shallow  near  shore.  Going  ashore  we 
found  a  real  Mexican  city  of  25,000  inhabitants.  Saturday, 
October  10th,  we  had  a  gale  that  threw  mist  from  the  spray 
into  our  faces,  cooling  us  off,  so  we  had  a  good  night's  sleep. 
We  now  have  eleven  nationalities  on  board.  Tuesday  Octo- 
ber 27th,  we  exclaimed  South  America  reached  at  last,  stop- 
ping for  one  hour  near  Esmeraldes,  Ecuador.  The  coast 
here  has  cliffs  in  places,  trees  and  shrubbery  are  plentiful, 
growing  near  the  water's  edge  with  their  wondrous  mantle 
of  green.  The  tallest  and  most  beautiful  trees  we  have 
seen.  Streams,  inlets,  coves,  islands,  help  to  lend  enchant- 
ment to  the  scene.  We  arrived  at  Guayaquil,  a  city  of  50,000 
people,  after  the  electric  lights  were  lit." 

Bro.  Hall  says  to  the  children :  "We  had  on  board  a  little 
boy  and  girl,  five  and  six  years  old,  who  ran  and  played  all 
over  the  ship  and  some  Mexican  little  folks  and  a  cute  little 
Arabian  three-year-old  girl,  three  kittens  and  a  dog  belong- 
ing to  the  ship." 

"November  18th.  We  are  in  Lima,  Peru,  after  a  safe 
voyage  of  fifty-three  days,  over  4000  miles  from  San  Fran- 
cisco. Bro.  Cullen  and  Watson  have  taken  much  pains  to 
help  us  in  every  way  possible  and  we  are  now  in  'our  own 
hired  house.'  which  gives  us  two  large  rooms  for  $7.50  gold 
per  month.  The  unspeakable  flea  which  will  not  flee,  is  an 
ever  present  entertainer  here." 

J.  F.  Washburn  gives  the  account  of  the  death  of  John 
Brymer,  in  the  early  hours  of  Tuesday,  November  10th,  at 
the  home  of  his  parents,  Jasper  and  Chloe  Brymer,  in  South 
Pasadena.  "It  came  as  a  sweet  message  of  peace  to  their 
beloved  suffering  son.  He  was  born  near  Downey,  Cal., 
April  22,  1872.  At  the  age  of  twenty-one  he  contracted  a 
heavy  cold  against  which  he  battled  desperately  for  seven 
long  years.  Science  and  skill  with  kindness  and  love  such 
as  a  noble  mother  alone  can  give,  as  well  as  the  climatic 
benefits  of  Arizona's  arid  plams  and  California's  mountain 
ranges,  secluded  canyons   with   their   crystal   streams,   all 


328  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

failed  to  restore  him,  but  with  determined  tread  he  moved 
on,  until  with  eyes  turned  toward  Heaven  and  hope  all 
drawn  from  earth  and  centered  in  Christ  alone,  he  found 
sweet  peace,  yes  rest  for  his  weary  mind  and  aching  body 
and  best  of  all,  sweet  rest  of  soul.  He  leaves  two  sisters, 
Annie  and  Mattie,  of  the  family,  besides  many  kindred 
dear,  all  of  whom  sympathized  deeply  with  his  noble  strug- 
gles these  years  gone  by.  We  gathered  the  neighbors  and 
friends  at  the  home,  where  a  short  service  was  held  in  deep 
sympathy  with  the  bereaved  ones.  November  11th,  we 
laid  his  body  away  in  the  cemetery  at  Little  Lake,  near  his 
birth  place,  where  many  of  the  relatives  and  old  neighbors 
were  awaiting  us  at  the  station  to  accompany  the  body  to 
its  last  earthly  resting  place.  We  rendered  such  service 
as  we  could  to  comfort  and  cheer  all  their  hearts  from  Matt. 
11:28-30,  concerning  rest  offered  by  the  blessed  Christ  to 
whosoever  will;  rest  for  soul,  body  and  mind  and  aching 
hearts.  Songs,  'Rest  to  the  Weary  Soul  and  Aching  Breast 
is  Given,'  and  'Home  of  Rest.'  " 

Mrs.  J.  F.  Washburn  writes  in  memorial: 

Rest,  precious  boy;  we  joy  to  think 

That  all  thy  suffering  is  done. 
No  ache,  no  pain,  no  sigh  again. 

Thy  joy  is  now  begun. 

Thy  life  was  much  of  weariness, 

With  oft  an  aching  head; 
Thy  days  seemed  long,  and  restless  nights 

Passed  slowly  on  thy  bed. 

But  now  how  calmly  doest  thou  rest, 

Thy  rest  so  blest  and  deep. 
O'er  thee  in  love  the  Father  gives 

To  His  beloved  sleep. 

Thy  last  few  days  much  work  was  done ; 

We  cast  thy  burdens  borne 
On  Him.     'Tis  He  has  brought  to  thee 

Thine  everlasting  mom. 

Now,  in  that  higher,  truer  rest, 

Around  the  throne  above. 
You  still  are  ours,  and  Jesus  speaks 

His  glorious  work  of  love. 


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Ours  may  be  yet  a  way  of  toil, 

But  thou  from  all  art  free; 
Ours  may  be  one  of  weariness, 

But  all  is  well  with  thee. 

Only  a  few  short  days  it  was 

Since  Jesus  called  thy  brother. 
Now  ye  behold  him  face  to  face. 

In  fellowship  together. 

Experience  of  Sister  E.  J.  Rice 

"When  nine  years  of  age  I  distinctly  remember  of  de- 
siring earnestly  to  be  a  Christian  and  trying  to  read  in  the 
Bible  about  Jesus.  On  my  fourteenth  birthday  my  teach- 
er called  and  asked  me  if  I  did  not  think  I  ought  to  give 
my  heart  to  God.  I  made  no  answer,  but  when  she  was 
gone  I  went  to  my  room,  prayed  and  resolved  I  would  be 
a  Christian,  join  the  church  and  read  my  Bible  every  day. 
After  telling  my  mother,  who  with  her  silent  faithful  life 
influenced  me,  my  desires,  I  united  with  the  church  and 
daily  reading  my  Bible  has  been  the  rule  of  my  life  ever 
since.  Reading  Wesley's  sermons  the  truth  came  to  my 
heart  I  had  never  been  converted.  Praying,  struggling, 
bear  witness  to  my  heart.  A  gloom  settled  over  me  all 
Fall  and  Winter.  Telling  my  mother  and  husband  of  my 
doubting,  I  longed  for  the  witness  of  the  Spirit  of  God  to 
state  that  insisted  I  was  a  Christian.  I  said  'I  do  not  love 
my  enemies.'  My  self  righteousness  became  hateful.  We 
went  to  a  camp-meeting;  the  first  altar  excercises  found 
me  there,  but  not  receiving  any  help.  I  left  with  a  dull, 
heavy  tugging  at  my  heart.  It  seemed  I  could  never  smile 
again.  At  the  night  meeting  I  could  only  sit  and  weep 
and  taking  a  sister  by  the  hand  led  her  to  the  altar  with 
the  thought  of  praying  for  her,  but  so  heavy  was  the  bur- 
den I  soon  lost  consciousness  of  things  about  me.  When  I 
came  to  myself  I  was  praying  in  a  loud  voice.  Thought 
came  to  me  people  are  looking  at  you,  but  my  heart  re- 
sponded 'It  makes  no  difference,  I  must  have  salvation.' 
Then  Jesus  spoke  to  my  heart  a  vision  of  unutterable 
bliss  broke  over  my  soul  and  instantly  rising  to  my  feet 
and  looking  upwards  I  saw  Jesus  extended  on  the  cross  for 
me.  The  darkness  was  gone,  a  white  hght  shining  upon 
everything  and  the  Lord's  people  looked  like  angels.  For- 
giveness was  written  on  my  heart  and  the  thought  came 
to  me  if  an  angel  came  from  Heaven  should  tell  me  I  was 
mistaken,  I  would  know  better.  I  looked  at  my  hands  to 
see  if  it  was  really  me.    It  seemed  I  would  gladly  lay  down 


330  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1903 

my  life  for  the  meanest  person  on  earth  to  save  his  soul. 
I  could  now  tell  my  mother  I  knew  I  had  the  witness  and 
have  never  doubted  it. 

"For  three  months  I  felt  no  motion  contrary  to  love, 
in  my  heart,  when  under  stress  of  circumstances  I  sud- 
denly gave  way  to  anger,  which  was  a  surprise  and  grief 
to  me.  More  than  a  year  had  passed  when  I  read  Mrs. 
Phoebe  Palmer's  'Faith  and  Its  Effects,'  made  a  full  and 
complete  consecration  of  all,  even  doubtful  things,  care- 
fully counting  the  cost.  I  yielded  myself  a  living  sacri- 
fice, placing  my  will  concerning  all  in  the  hands  of  God  by 
way  of  Christ,  the  Christian's  Altar.  Sanctification  was  a 
long,  almost  frightful  word  to  me;  I  had  never  heard  any 
one  profess  this  grace  and  I  felt  I  must  have  even  a  greater 
manifestation  than  when  I  was  converted,  not  understand- 
ing the  way  of  faith.  A  great  temptation  beset  me.  I 
feared  I  would  be  compelled  by  the  adversary  to  commit  the 
unpardonable  sin.  Some  thought  I  would  go  crazy,  as  I 
was  unfit  for  anything  only  to  cry  and  read  the  Bible,  but 
the  truth  gradually  dawned  on  my  mind.  I  had  grieved 
the  Spirit  by  not  being  willing  to  acknowledge  sanctifica- 
tion and  that  it  was  by  faith  and  God  delivered  me  from 
the  tempter's  power  and  a  sense  of  security  and  confidence 
took  possession  of  my  heart.  Soon  after  this  the  Lord 
wonderfully  blessed  me  in  testifying  to  sanctification.  The 
minister  said  it  was  the  first  indication  of  a  revival  he  had 
seen  on  his  circuit  of  sixty  miles.  He  was  soon  sanctified 
and  carried  the  precious  teaching  to  every  appointment. 

"This  was  in  the  early  settling  of  Southern  Kansas. 
My  health  failing  we  went  to  Washington,  thence  to  Cali- 
fornia, where,  in  1880,  I  broke  down  with  catarrhal  con- 
sumption. Bro.  Riley,  of  the  Friends'  Church  at  San  Jose, 
encouraged  me  to  look  to  Jesus  as  my  Healer;  coming  to 
Los  Angeles  County,  we  went  to  Whittier,  consulting  a 
physician,  who  gave  me  no  hope.  I  began  searching  the 
scriptures  on  divine  healing,  belived  it  was  in  the  atone- 
ment, took  Jesus  as  my  healer  giving  up  all  medicine,  that 
He  might  have  all  the  glory.  There  was  no  excitement. 
It  seemed  the  most  reasonable  thing  in  the  world.  I  was 
alone  and  being  sleepy  lay  down  on  the  lounge,  sleeping 
sweetly  like  a  child,  waking  refreshed.  I  wrote  a  friend  I 
had  taken  Jesus  as  my  Healer.  My  husband  could  hardly 
believe  at  first,  but  a  few  days  proved  it  and  we  rejoiced 
together.  I  could  soon  eat,  and  my  cough  gradually  left 
me.  I  took  up  regular  work  and  so  easy  did  it  seem  that  I 
compared  myself  to  a  new  and  well-oiled  machine.     After 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904  331 

working  four  years  in  the  Friend's  Church,  we  were 
brought  to  cast  our  lot  in  with  the  Holiness  Church,  at 
Riverside,  California,  where  often  with  joy  unspeakable, 
we  preached  the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ." 


1904 

How  swiftly  fast  time  runs  away, 
Through  years  and  months,  from  day  to  day ; 
One  backward  glance,  'tis  but  a  span, 
From  child  to  youth,  from  youth  to  man. 

We  stand  upon  the  threshold  of  two  years 
And  backward  look  and  forward  strain  our  eyes 
Upon  the  blotted  record  fall  our  tears; 
While  brushing  them  aside  a  sweet  surprise 
Breaks  like  a  day-dawn  on  our  up-turned  faces, 
As  we  remember  all  Thy  daily  graces. 

Thou  hast  been  good  to  us ;  the  burden  past 
Thou  hast  borne  with  us,  and  the  future  days 
Are  in  Thy  hands;  we  tremble  not,  but  cast 
Our  care  upon  Thee,  and  in  prayer  and  praise 
Prepare  to  make  the  coming  year  the  best 
Because  of  nobler  work  and  sweeter  rest. 

December  26th,  Lima,  Peru.  Bro.  Willis  Brand  says: 
"We  have  just  passed  our  first  Christmas  in  a  foreign  land. 
God  showers  undeserved  blessings  upon  us  even  here  in 
dark  Peru.  Yesterday  morning  we  received  a  beautiful 
bouquet  of  flowers,  later  a  nice  cake  and  a  U.  S.  $5.00  piece 
from  friends  in  Lima.  Christmas  Eve  we  saw  a  little  pro- 
cession with  six  Indians  in  bright  garments  dancing  and 
jingling  bells,  followed  by  a  few  women  with  candles.  One 
of  the  women  carried  a  little  basket  with  an  image  of  the 
infant  Savior  in  it;  over  the  doorway  of  a  church  here  is 
the  word  'Patience,'  with  some  women  always  before  it, 
waiting  for  its  opening.  I  suppose,  thus  exercising  that 
virtue." 

"Chilayo,  Peru,  January  21st.  We  thank  God  for  His 
mercy  in  bringing  us  in  safely  to  our  appointed  field.  It 
is  located  450  miles  South  of  the  Equator  and  ten  miles 


332  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904 

from  the  ocean,  in  northwestern  Peru.  The  move  cost  $56 
in  gold.  We  are  stopping  in  Bro.  Abrill's  house,  where  he 
has  a  school.  The  houses  are  nearly  all  one  story,  built  of 
adobe  and  plastered  with  mud  within  and  without,  having 
flat  roofs  of  cane  and  mud.  Some  are  papered  inside,  oth- 
ers plastered  or  white  washed.  As  it  does  not  rain  here, 
though  it  sometimes  sprinkles,  roofs  and  walls  of  mud 
seem  to  serve  well.  The  people  are  poor.  Seventeen  thous- 
and inhabitants,  mostly  of  mixed  Indian  and  Spanish  blood. 
They  are  very  short  and  stout.  Keepers  of  the  stands  in 
public  are  mostly  women.  The  supply  of  water  is  limited 
and  very  unhealthy.  The  heat  of  the  climate  causes  one 
to  become  fatigued  by  little  effort." 

Bro.  Hall  says:  "We  have  had  three  showers  at  night 
since  coming  here.  Chiclayo  has  some  cloudy  weather,  but 
not  damp  and  foggy  like  Lima.  From  ten  A.  M.  to  two 
P.  M.,  the  sun  is  very  hot.  On  the  northern  outskirts  of  the 
city  I  found  in  places  there  is  too  much  saltpeter  for  any- 
thing to  grow  well.  There  are  mocking  birds  and  other 
song  birds.  February  10th.  The  sun  grows  hotter  each 
day  and  is  now  nearly  straight  over  head.  All  classes  of 
Christian  workers  are  needed  in  Peru.  That  is  to  say,  all 
the  various  gifts  and  talents  may  be  exercised.  None  but 
Spirit-filled  workers  should  com.e,  even  in  a  secondary  ca- 
pacity, for  all  labor  should  be  done  heartily  as  unto  the 
Lord.  Mary  chose  the  good  part  of  worshipping  and  en- 
joying communion  with  the  Lord,  but  we  doubt  she  was 
also  ready  and  willing  to  do  any  practical  service  for  the 
One  she  loved.  Perhaps  Martha  insisted  on  carrying  the 
burden  of  household  work  herself,  not  willing  to  give  that 
second  place  in  her  thoughts.  There  is  much  land  to  be 
possessed  in  Peru  and  all  this  country,  in  a  hteral,  as  well 
as  a  spiritual  sense.  The  Gospel  is  to  be  given  to  all  and 
very  few  of  them  have  it  yet  in  South  America.  The  Ger- 
mans and  English  both  made  out  a  strong  case  against  the 
policy  of  the  United  States.  The  German  says  he  must 
have  South  America,  for  no  other  country  is  open  to  colon- 
ists with  climate  in  which  they  can  thrive  and  his  home 
land  is  over  populated.  The  English  say  the  inten^ention 
of  the  United  States  at  the  time  of  independence  from  Spain 
and  the  Old  World,  was  all  right,  but  no  necessity  for  it  now 
and  that  England  would  give  more  stable  government  than 
they  have  and  English  have  great  interests  in  these 
countries;  that  the  United  States  does  nothing  to 
help  South  America  or  develop,  etc.  Of  one  thing  we  are 
sure;  as  the  United  States  aided  South  America  in  obtain- 
ing political  freedom  from  the  Old  World,  so  they  and  the 


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Christians  of  our  great  free  country  can  now  help  in  Hb- 
erating  this  people  from  the  bands  of  Satan  and  the  'Old 
Man,'  and  make  of  the  southern  division  of  the  continent  a 
cosmopolitan  republic  or  republics,  dwelling  in  peace  and 
harmony.  As  this  land  was  originally  claimed  for  God  by 
the  conquerors,  let  it  be  so  in  fact,  for  our  Christ  and  God, 
for  the  Kingdoms  of  the  world  are  to  become  His  in  time. 
The  people  of  Chiclayo  are  a  fine,  well  formed  and  well  in- 
formed folk,  self-possessed,  perhaps  too  well  set  in  their 
ways  for  their  own  welfare.  The  ruling  classes  are  not  so 
different  from  our  own  people  in  the  United  States,  except 
that  they  have  not  the  true  teaching  of  the  Gospel  and 
loving  examples  as  those  where  you  are.  Ministers  of 
highest  attainments,  if  filled  with  the  Spirit,  could  work  to 
advantage  among  these  grand  people." 

March  19th.  Bro.  Brand  of  Chiclayo  continues:  "It  is 
quite  a  long  time  between  mails  with  us  so  we  write  nearly 
every  time  the  mail  goes  north.  These  are  busy  times  with 
us  now,  as  we  are  moving,  house-cleaning  and  manufactur- 
ing furniture,  as  it  is  very  expensive  here.  We  are  now  in 
our  own  house  with  neighbors  of  the  lower  and  middle  class. 
These  people  are  like  over-grown  children  in  their  minds. 
Family  life  as  in  the  United  States  is  scarcely  known.  Few 
are  married,  often  children  of  two  or  more  different  fathers 
belong  to  one  woman  and  live  together  more  as  dumb 
beasts.  With  all  this  there  is  not  so  much  real  prostitution 
and  immorality  as  with  the  worst  classes  in  the  United 
States.  Like  the  children,  the  dogs  are  numerous;  are  of 
all  sizes  and  colors,  principally  small,  mongrel  and  dirty 
looking." 

An  experience  of  healing  as  one  raised  from  the  dead 
to  life  by  the  power  of  God  in  answer  to  the  prayer  of  faith. 
A.  H.  Johnson,  926  Stanton  Avenue,  Los  Angeles,  who  was 
given  up  by  several  physicians  was  prayed  for  according 
to  the  word  of  God  in  James  5:14-15  and  the  answer  came 
just  as  it  is  written  there,  that  is  the  Lord  raised  him  up. 
He  says:  "I  was  greatly  afflicted  with  stomach  trouble  and 
my  hands  were  terribly  afflicted  with  poison  oak.  I  was 
working  in  a  grocery  store  where  I  made  arrangements  with 
the  proprietor  so  I  did  not  have  to  handle  tobacco ;  that  be- 
ing contrary  to  my  conscience  and  was  sick  enough  to  be  in 
bed,  but  kept  on  working  until  I  fell  over  at  work.  The 
proprietor  offered  me  whiskey,  which  I  refused  and  soon 
went  to  work  again,  but  soon  had  to  give  up  and  go  to  bed, 
delirious.  While  in  that  condition  my  brother  sent  for 
physicians,  who  tried  their  remedies.  They  found  they 
could  not  cure  me.     My  wife  sent  for  Bro.  Yoakum,  who 


334  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904 

came  and  fulftlled  the  scripture,  anointing  me  with  oil  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  and  praying  for  me ;  others  were  praying 
for  me,  including  my  sister  in  the  East  who  wrote  me  after- 
ward telling  me  how  the  answer  came  just  as  she  had  pray- 
ed. I  was  surely  as  near  death's  door  as  one  could  be.  A 
brother,  who  was  watching  me,  said  the  breath  left  me  and 
my  pulse  stopped  beating  for  nearly  one-half  hour,  when 
the  death  gap  came  and  then  I  revived  and  got  well.  Bro. 
Sargent,  who  has  been  a  practising  physician  for  thirty 
years,  said  he  had  never  seen  or  heard  anything  like  it. 
Now  he  trusts  in  the  Lord  for  healing.  I  began  to  get  well 
immediately,  but  was  weak.  My  sister  wanted  me  to  go  to 
Whittier  where,  with  good  food  I  soon  became  strong  enough 
to  work  and  have  been  well  ever  since.  My  flesh  came  again 
as  a  child's,  like  Naaman's  who  was  healed  of  the  leprosy. 
My  hands  were  soft  and  tender.  Before  my  healing  my 
hands  were  covered  with  sores  so  that  the  customers  of  the 
store  where  I  worked  requested  the  proprietor  not  to  let  me 
put  up  their  goods,  for  fear  of  catching  the  disease  from 
me.  Surely  He  hath  done  great  things  for  me,  whereof  I 
am  glad.     To  God  be  all  the  glory." 

Bro.  J.  H.  Creswell  gives  the  account  of  a  very  sad  cir- 
cunastance  which  occured  in  the  home  of  L.  M.  Yarger  in 
Montana.  "Mr.  Yarger  was  moving  to  this  country  from 
Iowa  and  on  the  way  the  family  took  the  measles  and 
caught  cold;  pneumonia  set  in.  All  that  could  be  done  for 
them  by  the  doctor  and  careful  nursing,  was  done,  but  when 
I  was  called  two  of  the  little  ones  were  dead  and  before  I 
got  there  another  had  died.  On  March  28th,  we  held  the 
funeral  services  at  the  home,  with  the  three  little  ones  ly- 
ing in  their  coffins.  It  made  the  saddest  thing  I  ever  was 
called  upon  to  witness.  The  father  and  mother  bore  up 
well  under  their  great  sorrow.  Two  days  later,  another 
little  one  died,  making  in  a  few  days,  four  out  of  the  fam- 
ily of  seven.  The  second  little  girl  asked  after  the  two  had 
died:  'How  many  of  us  are  going  to  die?'  and  before  she 
died  called  them  all  and  bade  them  good-bye  and  said, 
'Mama,  is  Gladys  dead?'  and  her  last  words  were,  'Mama, 
I  am  going  to  find  Gladys.' 

"Gladys  Marie,  born  November  23,  1895,  at  Riverton, 
Iowa ;  died  March  25th,  1904,  at  Moorhead,  Montana. 

"Cynthia  Lydia,  bom  August  24th,  1897,  at  Hastings, 
Iowa ;  died  March  26th,  1904,  at  Moorhead,  Montana. 

"Arthur  Hallett  and  Agnes  Helen,  were  bom  April  2nd, 
1902,  at  Emerson,  Iowa;  Arthur  Hallett  died  March  25th, 
and  Agnes  Helen,  March  30th,  1904. 

"All  children  of  Arthur  E.  and  Lenora  Yarger.  Since 


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I  left  them  I  have  received  word  that  they  have  lost  their 
baby  and  another  child  is  very  sick.  May  God  in  mercy 
help  them  to  bear  their  grief." 

Easter  Sunday  at  Pasadena,  by  J.  F.  Washburn:  "It 
was  communion  day  with  us,  as  well  as  resurrection  Sun- 
day, bringing  together  at  one  service  those  two  vital  Gos- 
pel truths  upon  which  hangs  man's  redemption  from  sin 
and  wretchedness  here  and  his  hope  of  a  most  glorious  life 
hereafter.  Because  He  lives,  I  shall  live  also.  Our  upper 
room  was  decorated  simply  by  two  beautiful  bouquets  pre- 
pared by  holy  hands  for  the  table  on  which  lay  the  blessed 
Bible.  One  was  of  white  lilies,  the  emblem  of  purity  and 
inspired  the  heart  with  the  deeper  desire  for  robes  whitened 
by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  The  other  bouquet  not  only 
portrayed  life  as  the  result  of  death  and  resurrection  (for 
that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened  except  it  die),  but 
also  showed  the  variety  and  beauty  of  His  handiwork 
even  in  these  simplest  works  of  His  creative  power  when 
fully  subject  to  His  own  holy  will  and  way.  While  we  had 
no  gorgeous  display  of  floral  decorations,  there  was  plainly 
manifest  the  Fairest  among  ten  thousand,  the  One  alto- 
gether lovely,  in  our  midst. 

"The  communion  service  beautifully  portrayed  the 
story  of  His  tasting  death  for  every  man.  They  gathered 
about  the  sacramental  board,  after  the  opening  prayer 
(when  several  had  special  prayer  for  their  bodies  and  were 
healed  and  some  for  sins)  with  a  solemn,  joyful,  eagerness, 
from  infantile  years  to  hoary  hairs;  regardless  of  nation 
tongue  or  church  relationship.  It  was  verily  the  Lord's 
table,  free  to  His  children. 

Following  this  gracious  service  our  minds  and  hearts 
were  called  to  the  empty  tomb  and  the  risen  Lord,  from  the 
words  of  the  angelic  messenger  who  sat  by  the  vacated, 
new  tomb  in  which  our  Lord  had  been  so  securely  sealed  by 
those  who  would  forever  keep  Him  there.  'He  is  not  here 
but  He  is  risen,  as  He  said;  'come  and  see  the  place  where 
He  lay.'  His  victorious  conquest  over  the  grave.  His  tri- 
umphant life,  His  glorious  ascension.  His  seat  by  the  Fa- 
ther, where  He  ever  lives  to  intercede  and  save  to  the  utter- 
most, came  to  us  with  freshness,  vigor  and  life,  and 
glory  overshadowed  us.  A  sister  was  healed  in  the  even- 
ing service  ere  the  first  note  was  sung.  A  young  man  was 
released  from  bondage  and  a  weight  of  grief,  ere  the  serv- 
ice was  fairly  begun.     Three  after,  were  specially  blessed." 

Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts  states:  "There  were  twenty-five  pro- 
fessions at  the  Santa  Ana  meeting.  Bro.  Rogers  had  great 
liberty  in  preaching  and  the  Lord  set  His  seal  upon  the 


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work.  I  love  to  think  of  the  Santa  Ana  church  as  the 
saints  of  God  who  are  willing  to  endure  hardness  as  good 
soldiers. 

"Since  we  came  to  Downey  the  nights  are  cold,  but 
meetings  well  attended.  Our  company  are  all  active,  will- 
ing and  ready  for  work." 

Friday,  April  22nd,  finds  us  on  our  new  camp-ground, 
in  the  Arroyo  Seco,  one  mile  northeast  of  Garvanza,  with 
quite  a  number  of  campers  for  this  time  of  year  and  an 
auspicious  beginning.  Victory  noticeable  on  the  counten- 
ances of  the  saints;  much  demonstration  in  song  and 
shouting.  Saturday  morning  short  meeting;  time  spent  in 
fixing  up  the  new  camp-ground.  Aftenioon,  Bro.  Yoakum 
read  scripture  commenting  on  the  same.  Night,  Bro.  At- 
kinson preached.  Sunday  morning  Sister  Chapman  gave 
interesting  incidents  of  her  visit  to  Colorado,  where  God 
reclaimed  and  sanctified  her  sister  and  others.  Afternoon, 
Bro.  Ellsworth,  of  Indiana,  preached  in  the  Spirit.  Monday 
night  J.  F.  Washburn,  on  Holiness.  Tuesday  ten  A.  M. 
President  made  remarks  on  various  points  and  Elders  re- 
ported the  church  to  be  in  a  state  of  general  prosperity: 
"We  are  convinced  that  the  flocks  should  be  formed  and 
each  flock,  be  it  ere  so  small,  should  have  shepherding  and 
there  should  be  no  idle  pastors  so  long  as  there  is  a  flock 
without  a  shepherd.  We  also  see  and  feel  the  necessity  of 
holding  sacred  as  vital  to  future  prosperity,  the  spirit  of 
unity  in  the  bonds  of  peace  and  we  should  ever  endeavor  to 
increase  and  preserve  the  same.  We  would  recommend  a 
further  increase  of  earnestness  and  activity  on  the  part  of 
both  ministry  and  laity  in  the  redemption  of  souls  within 
our  reach." 

Afternoon:  Reports  of  churches.  Night,  lively,  inter- 
esting time.  The  unction  from  the  Holy  One  resting  in  a 
very  pronounced  way  upon  the  congregation.  Wednesday. 
Trustees  reported  sun-eying  of  the  camp-ground,  locating 
the  corners,  also  had  a  map  of  the  property  made  out  and 
placed  on  record,  and  the  letting  of  a  contract  for  digging  a 
well  and  clearing  the  land  to  have  it  in  good  condition  for 
camping.  Afternoon.  Consideration  of  widows,  orphans 
and  worn-out  workers.  Night.  A  very  great  rejoicing 
among  many  of  the  aged  ones,  the  singing  being  deeply 
spiritual  and  owned  of  God. 

Thursday  morning.  Credentials  as  Home  Missionar- 
ies granted  Frank  L.  Chapman,  Anna  E.  Chapman.  Abner 
Goble  and  T.  S.  Wolam  as  Ministers.  Afternoon.  A  char- 
ter granted  to  the  New  Church  at  Chino.  Robert  Mcln- 
tyre  and  wife  elected  Superintendent  of  the  Home  of  Rest 


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and  an  offering  given  them.  Bro.  Blackwell  farewelled,  go- 
ing to  Texas.  On  motion  our  new  ground  was  named  Holi- 
ness Church  Camp-ground.  Night.  Bro.  Goble  spoke; 
Alf.  Adams  sang  "The  Shelf  Behind  the  Door,"  and  exhort- 
ed. Friday.  Tent  given  Asa  Adams,  one  to  M.  B.  Allen; 
one  to  L.  M.  White;  the  one  in  the  South  continuing  with 
Bro.  and  Sister  Goings.  Afternoon.  Credentials  as  a 
Foreign  Missionary  granted  to  Lottie  Berryman.  Creden- 
tials as  a  Minister  to  J.  M.  Davee.  Night.  Bro.  Sherman, 
Editor  of  the  Van  Guard,  of  St.  Louis  and  India,  preached. 
Text:  "I  will  not  Let  Thee  Go  Except  Thou  Bless  Me." 
Several  seekers,  the  altar  work  being  spirit  led.  Seekers 
rising  from  the  bench  with  faces  shining  ana  shouts  of  vic- 
tory. 

The  last  Sunday  morning,  Bro.  Miller  spoke  on  mission- 
ary hves.  Sister  Bessie  Sherman  Ashton  said:  "If  the 
Lord  could  make  the  world  out  of  nothing,  He  surely  could 
make  something  out  of  me.  I  was  very  timid  but  God 
thrust  me  out  to  work  for  souls.  I  was  away  from  mother 
first  one  year,  then  spent  five  years  in  God's  work  in  Amer- 
ica, then  twelve  years  in  India.  It  is  a  wonderful  treat 
for  me  to  be  here  in  this  Holy  Ghost  camp-meeting.  In 
India  we  hold  one  service  a  week  in  English  for  the  good  of 
our  own  souls.  Every  good  thing  I  get  in  these  meetings 
I  load  up  for  India."  Bro.  Langen  preached.  Afternoon. 
Sister  Ashton  sang,  "Hear  the  Cry,  O  Come  and  Help  Us." 
Bro.  Sherman,  (Sister  Ashton's  father) :  "The  greatest 
thought  in  the  universe  is  that  Jesus  died  for  all  mankind." 
Sister  Taylor,  evangelist,  told  her  experience.  The  wind 
blew  hard  and  we  had  to  drive  stakes  and  tighten  ropes  to 
keep  the  tent  in  place.  Bench  full  of  seekers.  Night. 
Anabel  Adams  sang,  "The  Old  Prophetic  Mantle."  Bro. 
Abbot  Chesire :  "Three  years  ago  in  August  I  bade  my  wife 
good-bye  in  Jersey  City,  never  expecting  to  meet  her  again, 
but  God  saved  me  from  drink  and  now  she  is  with  me  once 
more.  Sister  Berryman:  "I  became  an  infidel  when  only 
fifteen.  Then  I  went  into  other  things  that  drag  people 
down,  but  God  has  saved  and  healed  me."  Bro.  Ellsworth: 
"God  fished  me  out  of  sin  when  a  business  man  in  Chicago, 
then  sanctified  me  and  set  me  going  for  Him."  Some  seek- 
ers and  the  meeting  closed  with  glorious  victory  for  God 
and  Holiness. 

"The  Holiness  Church  in  General  Assembly,  to  Wiley 
J.  Phillips,  Editor  California  Voice,  Greeting.  Whereas: 
You  have  taken  such  a  noble  stand  against  both  the  Social 
Evil  and  the  Liquor  traffic,  especially  in  the  city  of  Los 
Angeles,  be  it  therefore  resolved,  that  we  extend  to  you  our 

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co-operation  in  the  suppression  of  both,  by  our  prayers 
and  means,  and  votes." 

J.  F.  Washburn,  pastor  of  the  Pasadena  Church, 
speaks  of  some  things  of  interest  to  all :  "Having  asked  God 
for  help  in  the  purchase  of  our  $1500  lot  to  build  a  church, 
He  most  marvelously  helped  by  sending  from  Cuba, 
South  America,  Wyoming,  Kansas,  Tennessee,  Maine,  Penn- 
sylvania and  other  sources  wholly  unknown.  One  blank 
letter  which  bore  no  post  mark,  contained  two  $100  bills. 
Surely  God  is  honoring  our  faith  and  the  spiritual  interest 
which  is  the  far  greater  importance. 

"May  8th.     Received  one  adult  into  the  church. 

"May  14th.  Baptized  two  adults.  May  15th.  Re- 
ceived a  husband  and  wife  and  son  into  the  church. 

"May  15th.  We  bade  farewell  to  three  missionaries, 
two  going  to  Florida,  one  to  New  York;  and  Father  Bord- 
ers, who  goes  to  do  his  last  work  for  the  Master  in  England, 
his  native  land.  He  is  feeble,  but  all  for  Christ.  Many 
affecting  scenes  and  tender  words  have  been  spoken  con- 
cerning the  faithful  ones  and  we  feel  bound  more  to  all  of 
earth's  inhabitants  as  we  scatter  out  and  carry  sweet  mem- 
ories of  home." 

Longmont,  Colorado,  June  3rd.  Etta  Hoffman  writes: 
"Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman  and  I  left  Pasadena  May  17th  on 
the  Santa  Fe.  We  saw  much  lovely  scenery  till  we  left 
California  then  it  was  mostly  sand  and  sage  brush.  Some 
pretty  scenery  in  Arizona.  The  Colorado  mountains  cover- 
ed with  pine  and  cedar  trees,  looking  as  though  they  grew 
out  of  the  rocks,  are  grand  indeed.  Some  of  the  people  on 
the  cars  joined  us  in  singing.  One  man  said  it  looked  as 
though  we  were  going  to  have  a  revival.  Thursday  the 
train  was  behind  time  and  it  seemed  to  almost  fly  all  night, 
but  we  slept  fine.  At  La  Junta,  I  changed  cars  and  had  to 
part  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman.  I  pray  the  richest  of 
Heaven's  blessings  on  them  in  their  labor  for  Jesus  and 
souls.  I  arrived  in  Denver  at  six  P.  M.,  and  stayed  all  night 
with  Sister  DeFoe.  Friday  morning  my  parents  met  me 
with  the  carriage.  It  seemed  good  to  be  home  again,  but 
I  shall  soon  be  in  the  active  work,  as  I  feel  God  calling  me." 

Pensacola,  Florida,  May  30th.  Bro.  Frank  Chapman 
says:  "I  am  on  the  upward  way.  We  have  been  praying 
•with  the  sick ;  we  have  met  five  sanctified  ones  here.  There 
is  so  much  to  be  done.  Others  want  to  join  with  us; 
we  must  be  very  careful.  This  is  a  city  of  2500  inhab- 
itants." 

July  4th.     He  says:  "We  are  going  forth  in  His  name 


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and  all  our  needs  are  supplied.  The  people  here  do  not 
seem  to  think  about  the  souls  of  men.  The  preachers  tell 
the  people  here  when  they  get  sanctified  the  Lord  will  take 
them  out  of  the  world ;  they  are  too  good  to  stay  on  earth. 
One  man  said  you  could  not  tell  a  Christian  from  anyone 
else  only  on  Sunday  they  would  dress  up  and  go  to  church 
and  on  week  days  they  would  be  in  the  saloons  drinking 
the  same  as  others.  I  am  sure  the  Lord  will  have  to  shake 
the  people  up  here,  but  the  Lord  is  giving  us  access  to  the 
hearts  of  the  people.  We  can  reach  the  people  in  their 
homes.  "Sister  Chapman  says :  "It  is  a  good  thing  to  trust 
in  God  for  soul  and  body.  The  Lord  is  working  here  and 
so  is  the  devil.  Keep  praying  for  us.  It  is  very  hot  here. 
We  do  thank  God  for  sending  us  here." 

Katie  and  Louise  Willis,  609  East  Aragon  Street,  Pen- 
sacola,  say:  "On  May  28th,  our  cousin  was  taken  very  ill. 
We  had  two  doctors  and  gave  him  up  to  die.  He  said :  'You 
have  done  all  you  can.  The  Almighty  will  have  to  do  the 
rest.  We  all  grieved  that  he  would  soon  be  gone.  As  we 
were  trying  to  comfort  and  give  him  nourishment,  the  Lord 
sent  around  His  California  misionaries.  They  prayed  and 
sang  to  him,  he  joining  in  with  them  and  said  he  felt  a 
change  of  heart  and  that  he  was  a  child  of  the  King.  I 
know  their  prayers  saved  his  soul.  He  lived  one  week.  We 
hope  Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman  will  continue  going  through 
the  world  bringing  the  lost  ones  to  the  Shepherd." 

Bro.  E.  L.  Latham,  says  of  his  missionary  trip  in  Cuba : 
"For  three  years  I  have  wished  to  visit  the  Pentecostal 
Mission  in  Cardenas,  but  have  not  seen  the  money  to  buy 
tickets.  In  April  I  concluded  God  would  be  glorified  if  I 
would  go  on  foot  (60  miles),  while  I  trusted  Him  for 
strength.  With  this  decision  came  the  assurance  that  the 
sacrifice  would  bring  blessing  from  God  to  me  and  others. 
The  morning  I  had  chosen  for  starting  was  rainy,  but  I 
went,  while  showers  of  grace  fell  on  my  heart.  I  traveled 
seven  miles  and  stopped  at  the  home  of  an  American  at 
Guanabana.  Next  morning  at  eight  I  started  and  although 
the  paths  were  muddy  (not  many  roads  here)  I  reached 
Limonar,  eight  miles,  before  noon.  Here  I  learned  by  go- 
ing across  the  country  on  a  trail,  I  could  save  many  miles. 
So,  instead  of  following  the  railroad,  I  did  so;  trusting  in 
my  Lord  to  direct  me,  having  with  me  a  four-cent  lunch. 
The  first  part  of  my  trip  was  through  a  beautiful  fertile 
valley  of  fifty  square  miles.  I  was  told  that  formerly  there 
were  eleven  sugar  mills.  Now  there  is  but  one.  I  distri- 
buted tracts  and  was  given  a  glass  of  milk,  as  I  did  not 


340  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904 

drink  coffee.  Several  miles  was  through  a  barren,  unin- 
habited section.  About  8:30  o'clock  I  reached  the  Mission. 
As  I  met  Bro.  Edwards  and  his  assistants  it  was  refresh- 
ing to  be  in  their  company  again.  Five  Holiness  missions 
are  in  operation  in  Cuba,  and  each  one  has  been  a  success. 
I  was  glad  beyond  expression,  to  meet  Bro.  E.  E.  Hubbard 
and  wife,  with  whom  I  spent  eight  months  in  oii^hanage 
work  when  I  first  went  to  Matangas.  They  have  seventy- 
five  children  whom  they  are  training  for  God.  They  were 
sanctified  about  a  year  ago.  We  used  the  opportunity  to 
have  some  special  Holiness  meetings  in  English  and  organ- 
ized a  Cuban  Holiness  Association.  Five  denominations 
are  represented." 

Nashville,  Tenn.,  May  23rd.  Bro.  George  Goings 
writes:  "The  tent  meetings  began  the  fifteenth.  Workers 
all  on  hand;  weather  cool.  Attendance  good  and  seekers; 
open-air  meetings  appreciated,  some  white  Holiness  preach- 
ers are  rendering  valuable  service.  The  singing  is  some- 
thing wonderful.  Sister  Reeves  is  with  us  now.  God  has 
through  His  fire — baptized  servants,  male  and  female,  whom 
He  sent,  broken  down  the  partition  wall  and  opened  up  an 
avenue  and  drove  His  own  chariot  through  Lebanon,  bring- 
ing down  lofty,  lifting  up  lowly.  The  last  night  of  the 
meeting,  while  the  saints  w^ere  shouting  and  singing  the 
farewell  song,  I  went  through  the  congregation  and  inter- 
rogated many  of  them  about  the  experience  of  sanctifica- 
tion  and  a  life  of  Holiness.  All  admitted  it  was  scripture 
and  many  said  'I  am  going  to  have  it.'  I  do  praise  God  for 
the  sweet  peace  and  harmony  that  has  existed  and  that 
is  what  astonishes  the  world." 

Sanctified  Baptist,  Methodist,  Presbyterian,  all  wor- 
shipping God  in  the  beauty  of  Holiness.  They  say  with 
one  accord:  "Surely  these  are  the  people  of  God." 

We  now  report  the  Twenty-fifth  Annual  gathering  of 
the  Holiness  Church  movement  with  the  business  on  hand, 
when  the  Church  convenes  in  General  Assembly.  This  was 
the  first  yearly  meeting  on  the  new  ground  and  a  night  be- 
fore the  time  appointed  a  meeting  was  held  in  Bro.  Kelly's 
faith  Home  tent.  Friday  night,  after  prayer  and  song. 
President  J.  M.  Roberts  made  a  few  remarks.  Bro.  G.  A. 
Goings  (whose  arrival  was  a  surprise  to  many)  testified  to 
God's  keeping  power.  "The  Lord  has  kept  me  from  sick- 
ness and  brought  me  2500  miles  in  time.  I  came  with  a 
hallelujah  in  my  soul.  Our  tent  work  is  going  on  now  in 
Nashville.  Not  less  than  forty  requested  me  to  ask  you 
here  to  pray  for  them." 


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Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  offered  a  resolution  on  temper- 
ance, which  was  carried. 

Saturday  forenoon  there  was  a  thunder  storm  in  the 
mountains  to  the  north,  but  such  storms  scarcely  ever  visit 
the  valleys  here,  especially  in  summer  time,  so  we  made 
no  preparation  for  it.  Suddenly  the  wind  struck  our  camp 
from  the  east,  blowing  over  the  big  tent,  the  woman's  big 
tent  and  some  of  the  small  tents.  Then  the  rain  fell  and 
drenched  whatever  v/as  uncovered.  One  large  center 
pole  was  broken  and  the  tent  torn  somewhat,  but 
it  was  empty  at  the  time  and  no  one  was  hurt.  Men 
worked  till  night,  mending  the  tent,  and  then  raised  it  and 
finished  staking  it  by  torch  light.  Clothes  were  put  out 
to  dry  that  afternoon  till  it  looked  like  wash-day. 

The  first  Sunday  six  A.  M.  meeting.  At  8:30  Bro. 
Yoakum  spoke  on  divine  healing.  At  9:30  Bible  school, 
after  which,  J.  F.  Washburn  preached  on  restitution.  Aft- 
ernoon. Bro.  Goings  spoke  from  Psa.  34.2.  The  sermons 
were  in  the  Holy  Spirit  the  singing  was  deeply  spiritual 
and  owned  of  God,  some  uttering  mighty  forceful  truths,  in 
love,  and  tenderness  that  proved  they  were  in  touch  with 
God,  and  were  in  great  earnest  for  perishing  souls.  List- 
eners were  attentive,  while  God  owned  the  messages  of 
which  some  will  long  be  remembered. 

Church  convened  for  Business  Tuesday,  10:17,  with 
President  Roberts  in  chair.  Board  of  Elders  reported: 
"The  work  is,  as  a  whole,  in  a  good  spiritual  condition; 
some  notable  successful  revivals  held  and  some  saved  in 
most  all  the  churches."  Afternoon.  Communications  and 
reports  of  churches.  Night.  Bro.  Ellsworth  preached  on 
repentance.  Altar  services  deep  and  victorious,  while  an- 
gels and  peopel  rejoiced.  Wednesday.  Work  moves  on  and 
at  night  some  exhortations ;  some  solos ;  general  good  meet- 
ing. Thursday.  The  usual  offerings  with  some  for  foreign 
work.  Night.  There  was  spontaneous  foreign  missionary 
enthusiasm.  Friday.  Officers  elected,  Bro.  J.  M.  Roberts 
being  re-elected  President. 

The  following  missionary  resolution  was  adopted:  Re- 
solved: That  the  chair  be  authorized  to  appoint  annually,  a 
Missionary  Board  of  five,  to  advise  with  our  workers  who 
go  to  other  States  or  Countries;  help  candidates  to  pre- 
pare for  foreign  work ;  devise  and  execute  plans  to  promote 
the  preaching  of  the  full  Gospel  in  all  the  world;  decide  as 
to  distributions  of  missionary  moneys  in  case  that  doners 
do  not  designate  to  what  field  their  gifts  are  to  go  and 
whose  treasurer  shall  receive  and  forward  money  to  dis- 


842  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904 

taut  lands  and  report  the  amounts  monthly  to  the  Pente- 
cost and  the  footings  to  every  General  Assembly.  The 
President  of  the  Assembly  is  to  be  ex-officio  chairman  of 
the  Board.  It  was  voted  that  a  part  of  the  camp-ground 
be  set  apart  as  a  children's  department.  Saturday.  Some 
general  business,  when  the  following  was  read  and  prayer 
offered :  Whereas :  The  law  prohibiting  the  sale  of  liquor  to 
boys  under  seventeen  years  has  been  repealed,  owing  to 
the  opposition  of  the  saloon  element,  and  whereas.  The  put- 
ting up  of  temperance  posters  has  been  stopped,  due  to  the 
same  cause,  be  it  resolved:  That  we  set  aside  the  hours  of 
three  P.  M.  to  pray  that  the  aforesaid  law  be  re-establish- 
ed. Resolved:  That  the  sale  of  cigarettes  to  boys  under 
seventeen  years  be  prohibited.  Resolved:  That  we  heart- 
ily approve  of  the  good  work  being  done  by  the  Prohibition 
and  Temperance  organizations  and  ask  God's  blessing  upon 
them  in  their  efforts.  Resolved,  That  we  ask  all  other  or- 
ganizations and  all  interested  to  join  us  in  prayer  at  the 
above  stated  hour.  Night.  Bro.  Tibbit  preached  and 
twelve  young  people  saved. 

Second  Lord's  Day.  Morning,  communion  service.  A 
very  large  company  partaking  of  the  emblems  in  memory 
of  Christ's  death  for  us  and  all  mankind.  Night.  Bro. 
Conlee:  "God  has  given  me  a  joyous  religion.  Soon  after 
I  was  converted,  up  in  Alaska,  there  was  something  with- 
in me  that  cried  out  for  a  clean  heart." 

Sister  Ellsworth:  "Before  I  was  sanctified  I  had  a  dog 
who  went  with  me  in  the  cold,  often  as  late  as  mid-night, 
hunting  for  my  drunken  husband  in  the  hell-holes  of  Chi- 
cago. O,  how  I  wanted  my  husband  saved.  One  Saturday 
night  I  stayed  home  and  prayed  for  him  till  God  told  me 
my  prayer  was  answered.  I  said  Til  give  up  my  nice  home 
and  I'll  take  in  washing,  scrub  steps,  or  do  anything  if 
You'll  only  save  my  husband.'  Monday  night  about  one 
o'clock  I  found  my  husband  and  brought  him  home  and 
Tuesday  Jesus  saved  him.  So  God  answered  my  prayer, 
but  I  saw  an  old  man  so  blest  of  God  that  I  felt  there  must 
be  something  more  for  me.  I  stayed  in  our  undertakers 
office  and  read  and  prayed,  while  husband  went  to  a  Holi- 
ness meeting.  He  got  sanctified.  A  year  afterward,  as  I 
was  going  through  the  awful  agony  Jesus  came  and  the 
pressure  changed  into  a  flame  of  fire.  He  looked  every 
way  to  see  that  everything  was  cleansed  from  my  heart. 
As  easily  as  a  turtle  drops  from  a  log  into  the  water,  so 
the  burden  left  me,  and  Jesus  has  been  there  ever  since. 
Satan  said,  'Now  I'd  be  rather  careful  about  testifying  to 


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it.'  I  looked  up  and  said,  'Jesus,  You  did  sanctify  me,  didn't 
You?'  and  0  how  He  blest  me.  0  how  I  love  Jesus  and 
how  I  hate  the  devil !  If  you  are  voting  for  the  sale  of  the 
cursed  drink,  you  are  responsible  before  God.  Jesus  is 
willing  to  save  the  vilest  and  set  them  at  work  saving  oth- 
ers." Seekers  came  and  the  scene  was  one  of  such  interest 
that  people  stood  and  crowded  round  for  a  long  time. 
Large  crowds  on  the  ground  all  day. 

Monday.  Good  all-day  meetings.  Night.  Solo, 
"Christ  in  the  Garden."  J.  G.  Rogers  preached,  John  5 :24- 
25:  "When  I  look  at  my  Lord's  bride  (The  Church)  I  want 
angel  fingers  to  handle  you  with.  I  want  to  touch  you  with 
such  gentleness.  We  are  living  on  the  resurrection  side  of 
the  cross.  I've  heard  from  Heaven,  take  courage.  The 
same  God  lives  that  walked  in  Judea  and  reigns  tonight. 
At  creation  there  was  no  unbelief,  but  we  fell.  Many  heard 
God's  word  and  there  was  marvelous  results.  All  we  need 
is  provided  for  us  in  the  Word." 

Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.  Definite  testimonies.  Sister  J.  F. 
Washburn  read  and  commented  helpfully  on  scripture  ex- 
hortations to  constancy  in  the  faith.  Wednesday.  Miss 
Glassy,  from  Jerusalem,  spoke  and  Churchmen  from  India. 
J.  F.  Washburn  preached,  2nd  Tim.  3:16-17  and  4:2:  "Other 
churches  teach  the  same  as  we  do  in  many  points,  but  not 
on  Holiness  as  the  church  basis,  which  we  believe  is  the 
scriptural  church  basis."  Night.  Bro.  Langen  preached 
on  the  two  experiences.  Thursday  afternoon  the  subject 
was  "Prohibition."  Friday.  Sisters  Seely  and  Rice  spoke. 
Sister  Goble  told  some  lessons  we  may  learn  from  ants. 
Sister  Washburn  read  Paul's  communication  as  he  told  it 
to  Agrippa,  and  told  her  experience  when  almost  persuad- 
ed to  seek  sanctification.  The  last  Saturday  Bro.  Goings 
said:  "You  can't  shout  like  we  do  down  South,  nor  sing  just 
as  we  do,  but  let  us  read  the  Bible  now  as  we  do  there," 
and  gave  out  texts  on  a  Bible  reading  on  Peace.  Sunday 
morning.  Many  healed.  Afternoon.  Great  victory.  At 
night.  Sister  Ellsworth:  "I  was  trying  to  hive  a  swarm  of 
bees  and  they  settled  all  over  me.  Mother  said  'Hold 
steady.'  I  did  so.  The  Queen  went  into  the  hive  and  the 
bees  all  left  me  without  a  sting.  So  in  persecution,  Jesus 
says  to  us,  'Hold  steady,'  and  so  we  receive  no  harm." 

The  Elders  called  to  the  front  those  going  to  distant 
fields  and  laid  hands  on  them  and  prayed.  Several  saved 
and  thus  closed  another  convention  with  victory  and  we 
felt  like  singing,  "Praise  God  from  Whom  All  Blessings 
Flow." 


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"Praise  Him  as  on  through  life  you  go, 
Praise  Him  because  His  grace  you  know; 
And  then  at  last  when  hfe  is  o'er, 
We'll  praise  Him  on  the  golden  shore." 

Nellie  Penny  writes  from  Anaheim,  September  11th. 
"As  the  time  draws  near  for  me  to  give  up  home  and  all 
the  loved  ones  so  dear,  I  gladly  say  'Yes'  to  it  all,  because  I 
know  Jesus  will  take  care  of  me  wherever  I  go,  if  He  calls 
me.  I  expect  to  start  for  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  the  19th,  to  attend 
the  Van  Guard  training  school.     I  do  want  you  to  pray  for 


Lottie  Barryman  writes  from  the  Van  Guard  school: 
"This  is  my  last  night  here  and  I  can  look  back  over  the 
three  months  here  and  say  it  has  been  profitable,  though 
I  hardly  knew  what  self-denial  was  before  I  came  here.  My 
time  has  been  spent  in  washing  clothes,  dishes,  caring  for 
the  sick  as  well  as  trying  to  help  people  about  their  souls. 
I  shall  spend  a  short  time  in  Tabor,  Iowa;  later,  Passaic, 
New  York.  I  am  sure  the  Lord  was  caring  for  me  while 
en  route  to  this  place.  One  night  our  engine  bursted  the 
pipes  and  the  train  parted  and  one  part  went  on ;  they  found 
it  out  after  a  time  and  came  back  after  us.  As  I  get  farth- 
er from  home  and  among  strangers,  the  nearer  God  seems. 
Though  we  cannot  see  Him  with  the  natural  eye,  if  we  walk 
after  the  pattern  He  has  left  us  He  is  near  just  the  same." 

Frank  E.  Thompson  and  Lottie  Berryman,  having  been 
married,  sailed  from  New  York  for  Monrovia,  Africa,  Nov. 
19th,  by  way  of  Spain.  "Buying  second-class  tickets  to 
Gibraltar;  having  a  calm  sea  and  excellent  accommodations, 
we  enjoyed  the  days,  arriving  in  Gibralter  the  28th,  in  a 
drizzling  rain.  We  were  welcomed  at  the  Salvation  Army 
home.  Tuesday  morning  took  a  small  steamer  for  Cadiz. 
As  soon  as  we  passed  out  of  the  Strait,  our  little  boat  began 
to  toss  about  as  if  on  a  frolic,  much  to  the  discomfort  of 
Mr.  Thompson,  who  was  seasick  all  the  way.  Landing  at 
Cadiz  after  dark,  we  had  a  hard  scramble  with  guides,  por- 
ters and  custom-house  officers.  We  went  on  board  our 
new  ship  November  30th,  and  were  shown  our  quarters  in 
the  steerage.  In  a  large  room,  extending  from  one  side  of 
the  steamer  to  the  other.  A  few  rough  bunks  were  fitted 
up  by  stretching  pieces  of  sail  cloth  between  us,  over  bars. 
The  most  of  the  room  is  filled  with  old  capes,  chains,  sails, 
etc.  We  were  allowed  to  select  our  berths  near  a  port  hole 
which  can  be  left  open  all  the  time  as  the  sea  is  as  calm  as 
a  mill  pond.     So  we  are  assured  of  rest  and  fresh  air.     Our 


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fellow  passengers  consisted  of  three  soldiers,  or  sailors,  and 
a  very  refined  looking  man  and  wife  with  a  small  child,  on 
their  way  from  Madrid  to  the  Island  of  Fernando,  Po.,  near 
the  equartorial  Africa.  There  is  no  steward  to  visit  our 
steerage  passengers  and  we  go  to  the  galley  and  present  a 
tin  pan  to  be  filled  with  food.  It  all  tastes  and  smells  so 
strangely  of  garlic  and  olive  oil  that  not  many  stomachs 
can  accept  it.  The  bread  is  good  and  abundant.  At  the 
Canary  Islands  we  bought  tickets  for  Monrovia,  which  was 
a  nine  days'  trip." 

Sister  Anna  Chapman  writes  from  Columbus,  Ga.:  "I 
was  at  the  old  place  where  I  was  converted  thirty-five  years 
ago.  My  friends  say  they  are  glad  I  am  sanctified;  I  am 
not  like  the  same  person.  We  have  street  meetings,  well 
attended.  If  there  is  a  race  of  people  that  need  help,  it  is 
my  race,  in  every  condition  of  life.  Our  crowds  are  not 
large,  but  some  have  been  sanctified  and  a  number  inquir- 
ing the  way  and  reading  their  Bible ;  some  will  set  for  hours 
searching  to  find  out  what  the  Bible  says  about  how  we 
should  live.  We  hold  night  meetings  and  at  twelve  in  day 
time." 

Bro.  Wollam  writes  from  Bishop:  "Some  have  had 
their  experience  cleared  up,  some  healed  and  baptized,  some 
victory  over  the  tobacco  habit.  I  wish  Asa  Adams  was 
here  to  hear  the  shouts  of  victory  and  dear  Mama  Adams, 
who  I  feel  is  one  of  the  Most  Godly  women  I  ever  knew. 
Her  life  is  one  hid  with  Christ  in  God.  The  soul-thrilHng 
testimonies  which  came  from  the  depth  of  her  heart  were 
convincing  to  the  world  that  there  is  a  reality  in  the  sancti- 
fied life.  We  have  six  regular  meetings  a  week  and  occasion- 
ally a  Bible  Reading." 

September  27th,  J.  F.  Washburn  says :  "Bliss  and  I  un- 
dertook a  week's  outing  after  the  camp-meeting.  Our  first 
rest  was  prayers  for  a  sick  one.  At  a  late  hour  with  weary 
heads,  we  lay  down  to  sleep,  with  the  understanding  we 
must  be  on  hand  to  take  the  car  for  Highland  at  6 :30  A.  M. 
to  meet  the  stage  for  Fredalba,  where  we  found  ourselves 
after  five  hours  of  dusty  ride  up  the  serpentine  way.  On 
Wednesday  night,  against  all  my  protests,  I  was  installed  in 
charge  of  a  meeting  in  the  dining  room  of  the  Fredalba 
Park  Home. 

"The  first  to  greet  us  as  the  stage  called  a  halt  at  the 
Brookings  Department  Store,  was  A.  G.  Washburn.  His 
face  lit  up  with  a  broad  smile  and  big  welcome,  just  like  his 


346  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904 

big  heart.  A  quarter  of  a  mile  farther  on  is  the  Fredalba 
PostofRce  and  store,  the  headquarters  of  Bro.  Fred  Smiley 
and  family,  who  were  the  next  to  greet  us.  Fred's  mouth 
flying  open  with  joy  to  the  closing  of  his  eyes  as  he  laugh- 
ed and  made  many  inquiries  in  an  exceedingly  brief  space 
of  time;  while  the  wife,  more  calm,  took  time  to  see  for 
sure  it  was  us.  Then  we  found  Vena  Washburn,  who 
clearly  told  us  by  every  word  and  deep  expression  of  look 
and  thought  we  were  most  welcome.  Then  dinner  was  an- 
nounced at  Bro.  Smiley's.  Bliss  and  I  undertook  all  classes 
of  mountain  feats.  We  hunted,  we  rode  donkeys,  we  walk- 
ed and  climbed,  ran  down  the  sides,  leaped  and  waded  in 
streams,  rode  the  log  train  six  miles  to  camp,  got  hungry 
and  detailed  Bliss,  Gene  and  Howard  Smiley  to  raid  the 
cook-house  for  provisions. 

Sunday  morning  there  gathered  together  beneath  some 
gigantic  pines,  the  people  and  children  and  read  and  studied 
the  same  lessons  that  in  the  busy  cities  of  the  earth  the 
great  religious  bodies  were  using.     I    verily    realized    the 
presence  of  God  in  this  humble,  earnest    gathering.     The 
harvest  here,  as  elsewhere,  is  surely  white,  but  where   are 
the  reapers?     Echo,  where?     A  proof  of  being  instant  in 
season  and  out  of  season  came,  as  Sister  Smiley  inrtoduced 
us  just  as  we  were  ready  to  start  home,  to  a  school  teacher 
from  Redlands  who  had  come  to  the  mountains  with    the 
special  purpose  of  getting  help     in    Holiness.     We    began 
prayerful  efforts  to  help  her.     Ten  passengers  started  down 
the  mountain  with  baggage  stowed  away  under  seats  and 
tied  on  behind,  three  on  a  seat  and  Bliss  on  my  lap,  at  3:30 
P.  M.     A  few  jolts  and  seats  began  to  fall.     A  halt  to  re- 
arrange and  wire  up  the  bed  of  wagon  and  seats  in  place 
and  the  driver  used  suit  cases  to  hold  up  seats.     The  brake 
blocks  were  no  good.     The  driver's  hatchet  was  left  in  the 
road  where  repair  No.  1  was  made,  so  with  stones  we  drove 
nails.     The  dust  of  an  ashen  hue,  made  our  company  look 
frightful.     Among  the  passengers  was  an  invalid  who  had 
the  sympathy  of  all  and  prayers  of  those  that  prayed.  The 
school  teacher  showing  an  earnestness  of  faith  and  prayer 
for  safety  in  the  perilous  times  of  the  hard  trip.     Amidst 
all  the  seeming  inappropriateness  of  surroundings,  she  in- 
quired earnestly  concerning  the  way  of  sanctification.     As 
we  walked  down  the  steep  grade,  we  found  our  souls  going 
out  in  prayer  as  we  explained  the  way  of  sacrifice  and  faith 
in  the  cleansing  blood,  in  answer  to  her  earnest  inquiries 
how  she  might  obtain  the  rest  her  soul  craved.     We  trust 
she  received  the  blessing. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1904  347 

"We  reached  the  stage  line  after  dark.  Took  electric 
car  to  San  Bernardino,  where  we  were  welcomed  at  the  Mis- 
sion Home,  and  Saturday  took  the  train  for  Pasadena  and 
home. 

"Later  we  learned  the  school  teacher  above  spoken  of, 
did  receive  the  blessing  of  Holiness  at  that  time." 

EXPERIENCE  OF  ALFRED  ADAMS,  SENIOR 

"While  at  the  Downey  Camp-meeting  one  year,  God 
led  me  to  sing,  'Where  He  Leads  Me  I  Will  Follow.'  Soon 
my  testing  time  came.  It  was  made  plain  God  wanted  me 
to  take  my  gray  team  and  take  Bro.  and  Sister  Wyatt  to 
San  Luis  Obispo,  California,  where  they  were  to  hold  a  tent 
meeting.  When  I  told  my  wife,  she  loo-^ed  at  me  in  amaze- 
ment. When  getting  ready  she  said  'Papa,  I  had  better 
put  up  a  basket  of  food.'  I  said,  'No,  I  am  going  to  team 
for  the  Lord.  I'll  expect  Him  to  feed  me.'  I  started  with 
nothing;  gone  fourteen  days  over  450  miles,  returned  with 
sixty-five  cents  and  said,  'Lord,  I  have  proven  You  in  this 
and  You  are  true  to  Your  promises.'  I  did  not  do  it  as  an 
experiment,  but  I  wanted  to  prove  God.  I  was  making 
money  on  the  ranch  and  had  plenty  of  work  outside  with 
good  pay,  but  felt  God  was  calling  me  into  His  vineyard  to 
work  on  the  faith  line  and  all  know  it  is  natural  for  an 
Englishman  to  want  to  have  some  of  this  world's  goods. 

"God  called  more  loudly  and  I  would  excuse  myself  in 
different  ways  and  pay  more  to  the  work,  but  God  said  it  is 
you  I  want,  not  yours.  Then  I  said  I  will  get  some  money 
in  the  bank,  so  I  can  go  in  the  work  independent ;  so  I  rent- 
ed more  land  to  put  in  more  hay  to  make  more  money. 
Used  what  I  had  in  the  bank,  invested  all  the  cash  I  had, 
rented  land  for  cash  rent,  paid  for  seed  and  help  and  felt 
good  to  think  I  had  300  acres  in  and  all  paid  for,  but  Oh! 
Oh!  Oh!  Seed  all  in  and  no  rain.  The  Lord  did  not  per- 
mit me  to  have  a  straw;  had  to  work  nights  to  irrigate  my 
lemon  orchard  to  save  evaporation.  That  is  where  God 
talked  to  me.  'Can't  some  one  else  do  that?'  'Yes,'  I 
said,  but  that  will  cost  money.  He  said  'Bro.  Teel  is  with 
the  tent  in  Santa  Ana  and  has  lost  his  wife.'  I  said,  'Lord 
I  will  go.'  At  breakfast  I  told  mama  and  the  boys  and  said 
I  felt  I  must  go.  She  said,  'You  are  not  going  to  leave  us 
with  nothing?'  I  said,  'No,  for  if  this  is  of  God  He  will 
send  someone  to  buy  a  load  of  oranges.'  There  had  been 
no  sale  for  them.  Saturday  I  said  to  James,  'Pick  a  load 
of  the  best  oranges  you  can  find.'  He  said,  'Where  is  the 
order,  or  letter?'     I  said,  'Never  mind,  I  am  going  to  put 


348  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

my  faith  in  practice.'  Monday  morning  there  was  a  letter 
for  a  load  of  oranges.  I  went  to  Los  Angeles  with  them 
and  on  to  Santa  Ana.  Was  gone  ten  days  and  God  has  been 
using  me  and  mine  ever  since.  I  have  proven  hundreds  of 
times  it  pays  to  prove  God." 


1905 

We  take  up  the  work  of  another  year  with  much  that 
is  like  the  past,  and  yet,  to  some  it  may  be  one  of  great  im- 
portance in  their  life's  history  and  as  the  years  stretch  out 
behind  us  the  memory  of  our  youth,  each  New  Year's  Day 
makes  a  deeper  impression  on  us  than  all  the  written  his- 
tory of  the  world.  Youth  looks  to  the  future,  age  to  the 
past.  To  the  young,  the  paths  before  the  feet  look  rose 
strewn  and  smooth.  I  would  say  let  the  eye  brighten  as 
it  feasts  in  anticipation  of  all  the  good  things  to  come.  Yes, 
let  youth  dream  on,  of  roses  without  thorns,  of  days  with- 
out a  cloud,  of  hopes  fulfilled  and  let  not  our  experience  of 
age  dispel  the  brightness  of  hope.  Time  will  soon  enough 
do  this.  So,  let  childhood  and  youth  have  its  undimmed 
joy  while  it  may.  We  of  mature  years  look  back  and  real- 
ize that  hopes  that  buoyed  us  up  in  youth,  by  way  of  na- 
tural ambitions,  have  had  only  a  partial  fulfillment.  There 
has  been  all  too  much  of  earthly  disappointments  and 
much  grief  has  strewn  the  pathway  along  the  way  which 
we  have  come.  There  is  so  much  to  call  up  days  long  gone. 
We  understand  more  and  more  that  we  must  walk  along; 
must  meet  the  issues  of  life  alone,  for  there  are  moments 
when  we  stood  and  confided  to  the  breast  of  Mother  earth 
the  loved  ones  that  helped  to  make  life  a  joy.  Precious 
Mother,  whose  soft  touch  banished  pain.  Dear  Father, 
whose  experience  helped  us  over  places  hard  to  bear  and 
whose  council  and  prayers  were  a  constant  benediction 
which  we  did  not  know  how  to  appreciate  till  the  voice  was 
forever  hushed;  brothers,  sisters  and  playmates,  who  help- 
ed to  make  this  a  world  of  sunshine. 

Oh,  yes,  how  New  Year's  Day  remind  us  of  those  early 
days  of  manhood  and  womanhood,  when  we  left  the  pa- 
rental nest,  and  went  forth  with  joy  and  tenderness  to 
formulate  a  new  family  under  the  banner  of  love,  full  of  ex- 
pectancy and  fruition.     We  say  time  is  so  rapidly  gliding 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  849 

by  and  this  may  be  our  last  New  Year's  Day  on  earth, 
where  each  year  has  been  such  an  eventful  one;  when  the 
bells  again  ring  out  the  old  and  ring  in  the  new,  we  may 
not  be  here  to  listen  to  the  chime  of  either.  So,  as  from 
the  treasure-house  of  memory  we  see  the  faces,  hear  the 
words  and  think  of  the  deeds  of  those  that  walked  with 
us  in  youth  and  prime  of  life.  We  covenant  with  God,  in 
view  of  past  experience,  to  make  this  year,  one  frought 
with  growth  and  service  through  obedience,  as  opportun- 
ities present  themselves  that  will  show  forth  the  Christ 
likeness  that  will  convict  and  convince  our  friends  there  is 
a  power  through  faith  in  Jesus,  to  keep  our  hearts  and 
minds  staid  in  Him  with  the  triumph  of  victory  continually. 

Bro.  Leonard  Parker  gives  a  New  Year's  testimony: 
'The  old  year  has  gone  into  history  and  with  it  35,000,000 
of  earth's  population  have  gone  into  eternity,  whether  pre- 
pared or  unprepared.  A  few  mornings  since  I  awoke  quite 
early,  praying  and  praising  God  for  the  battles,  victories 
and  blessings  of  the  past  year  and  through  the  mercy  of 
God  I  was  left  to  walk  before  Him  in  the  land  of  the  living, 
and  my  covenent  with  Jesus  was  incorporated  in  the 
thought.  Thou  Shalt  have  the  full  right  of  way  to  reign  in 
my  heart  and  rule  my  life,  now  and  forever,  and  then  such 
an  indescribable  sweetness  came  into  my  soul;  with  tears 
of  joy  and  praises  to  my  precious  Savior.  I  do  not  know 
what  that  will  mean  to  me  this  year,  neither  do  I  need  to 
bother  myself  or  the  Lord  about  it,  but  I  know  He  will  be 
with  me  every  step  of  the  way.  I  hope  to  see  many  souls 
saved." 

Sister  F.  E.  Thompson  writes  from  Monrovia,  Liberia, 
December  13th:  "It  is  six  months  since  I  left  home,  and 
many  changes  have  come,  and  I  can  thank  God  for 
them  all,  and  I  feel  stronger  to  face  any  trial 
that  may  come.  God  knows  what  is  best  and  if 
we  will  let  Him  have  His  way  with  us,  our  lives 
will  be  useful  and  happy.  God  called  me  to  Africa 
two  years  ago  and  has  led  me  step  by  step  all  the  way,  al- 
though sometimes  it  has  seemed  dark.  We  leave  here  to- 
day for  Mt.  Coffee,  eleven  miles.  Will  travel  part  of  the 
way  by  boat  and  the  rest  on  foot.  Africa  does  not  look 
dark  to  me.  The  people  are  in  darkness,  but  nature  has 
done  her  best  to  make  things  beautiful  and  has  succeeded. 
It  hardly  seems  possible  death  is  in  every  breath  we  draw 
and  in  the  most  beautiful  places  on  earth,  ready  to  attack 
every  passer-by,  yet  it  is  so,  and  only  the  power  of  God 
can  save  us  from  it.  I  do  not  need  to  spend  a  year  or  two 
in  the  study  of  language,  as  the  people  are  taught  the  Eng- 


350  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

lish  language  and  have  no  written  language.  In  speaking 
with  those  who  do  not  understand  English  an  interpreter 
is  needed  and  while  in  some  ways  the  work  looks  hard,  He 
who  said,  'Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  Gospel/ 
promised  to  go  with  us  and  His  promises  never  fail." 

Columbus,  Ga.,  March,  Sister  Chapman:  "I  am  not 
worthy  of  God's  goodness.  I  would  give  out,  but  He  says, 
'Go,  I  will  strengthen  thee,'  and  He  does.  I  thank  God  for 
all  He  has  taught  me  since  I  left  Pasadena,  California.  It 
has  been  cold  here;  eggs  froze.  We  look  to  God  to  keep 
us  warm  and  look  after  the  poor  and  needy.  It  pays  to 
obey  the  Lord  at  all  times." 

Arvada,  Wyoming,  J.  H.  Creswell:  "I  have  just  finish- 
ed one  of  the  best  meetings  at  Clearmont  I  ever  was  in. 
God  was  with  us  in  great  power;  half  of  the  population 
was  either  justified  or  sanctified.  The  fire  fell  on  the  first 
meeting,  several  saved.  One  woman  when  justified  was  so 
happy  she  began  exhorting  and  pleading  with  others  and 
strong  men  and  hard  sinners  broke  down  and  cried  so  you 
could  hear  them  all  over  the  house.  Second  night,  ten 
came  forward.  I  put  in  several  hours  encouraging  the 
seekers  to  pray  through  and  when  the  last  one  was  saved 
they  say  I  shouted.  I  could  feel  the  angels  in  Heaven  re- 
joicing. Over  forty  professions  and  convictions  in  the  sur- 
rounding country.  My  family  and  Cora  Campbell,  were 
with  me.     We  organized  a  Band." 

In  J.  F.  Washburn's  notes  by  the  way,  he  relates  a 
remarkable  instance  of  answer  to  prayer  brought  out  at 
one  of  our  Pasadena  Cottage  meetings,  on  a  Friday  after- 
noon: "We  had  been  especially  led  to  bring  the  minds  of  all 
up  to  a  strong  point  of  looking  to  God  for  the  money  to 
complete  payment  on  Church  lot  and  erect  a  chapel.  Great 
earnestness  prevailed  and  one  remarked  if  necessary  God 
could  rain  down  from  Heaven,  when  a  young  sister  arose 
and  in  meekness  and  overshadowed  with  joy  that  seemed  to 
beam  forth  till  others  felt  the  glory,  related  the  following: 
"She  had  been  much  led  to  pray  for  the  millions  dying 
without  the  gospel,  also  a  great  desire  to  help  them,  and 
as  she  is  an  invalid  and  without  means,  she  was  looking  to 
God  and  asked  Him  for  $1.00  for  Christmas  to  use  in  that 
way  and  it  came  in  such  a  strange  way  she  was  sure  it  was 
a  direct  answer  to  prayer.  When  she  spoke  to  a  sister 
about  it  she  said,  'yes,  and  He  will  give  you  more.'  Shortly 
after  she  wanted  to  go  to  Pasadena  and  designed  going  a 
certain  way,  but  was  hindered;  taking  another  way  and 
looking  down  she  saw  a  five-dollar  bill.     She  picked  it  up. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  351 

but  thought  it  was  not  good;  afterwards  she  saw  it  was 
good  and  was  sure  the  Lord  gave  it  to  her  and  with  eyes 
sparkling  she  said,  'Here  Bro.  Washburn,  I  want  to  give  it 
to  you  to  send  and  the  one  dollar  with  it,'  telling  where  she 
wanted  it  to  go.  South  America,  fifty  cents;  Central 
America,  fifty  cents ;  Africa,  fifty  cents ;  China,  fifty  cents ; 
Japan,  fifty  cents;  India,  fifty  cents;  Mexico,  fifty  cents;  J. 
L.  Logsdon,  twenty-five  cents;  Bro.  and  Sister  Goings, 
twenty-five  cents;  Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman,  twenty-five 
cents ;  Asa  Adams,  twenty-five  cents ;  Alf .  Wraight,  twenty- 
five  cents;  Bro.  Kelly,  twenty-five  cents;  Home  of  Rest, 
twenty-five  cents;  J.  F.  Washburn,  fifty  cents." 

"We  were  made  to  weep  and  rejoice  at  this  simple, 
yet  undeniable  notice  the  Lord  had  taken  of  one  of  His 
humble  ones  pleading  for  unselfish  needs." 

DYING  A  MARTYR   IN   CHRISTIAN   AMERICA 

Leo.  Shoenfeld  was  a  Jew  by  birth;  came  to  California 
about  1888  for  the  benefit  of  his  health.  Upon  learning  of 
Jesus,  gladly  received  Him  as  his  personal  Messiah.  In  a 
few  days  after  was  sanctified;  testified  and  went  about  his 
Father's  business,  leading  others  into  the  light,  united  with 
the  Holiness  Church  at  Highland  Park.  Because  of  the 
exceeding  joy  and  gladness  in  his  own  life  his  longings 
were  naturally  turned  toward  his  loved  ones  at  home.  So 
while  only  three  months  in  the  way,  believing  he  might 
win  them,  he  returned  to  New  York  City.  He  was  imme- 
diately given  to  understand  that  his  mind  was  unbalanced 
and  that  he  had  been  the  wiUing  victim  of  a  lot  of  im- 
posters.  His  Bible  was  taken  away  and  no  letters  or  post- 
als were  permitted  to  reach  him  from  any  Christian  friend 
and  this  was  used  as  conclusive  proof  that  such  persons 
were  not  what  they  had  seemed.  The  learned  Rabbis  were 
brought  in  and  his  neglected  education  in  Judaism  was  be- 
gan with  the  utmost  zeal;  every  stratagem  used  to  count- 
eract the  work  that  had  been  accomplished.  In  the  mean- 
time he  could  not  understand  why  all  Christians  had  sud- 
denly lost  all  interest  in  him,  withholding  not  only  sympa- 
thy and  council,  but  even  friendly  interest.  His  faith  be- 
came shaken  and  he  began  to  fear  and  doubt.  Finally  let- 
ters were  handed  him  through  trusted  friends;  explana- 
tions were  given  and  an  ardent  longing  for  the  Comforter 
possessed  his  soul.  He  was  too  weak  to  battle  with  the 
odds  against  him  and  he  tried  and  failed.  With  this 
crushing  weight  upon  him  his  health  again  gave  way  and 
he  went  for  a  summer  to  Lakewood,  N.  Y.,  where,  with 
freedom  of  action  and    more    pleasant    surroundings,    he 


352  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

sought  and  again  found  his  loving  Savior.  He  wrote  from 
this  place:  "I  have  come  back  to  God.  I  have  not  the  joy 
I  once  had,  but  I  know  I  am  forgiven  and  am  determined 
by  His  grace  never  again  to  turn  from  Him."  His  testi- 
monies grew  clearer  and  brighter  until  we  realized  he  was 
clear  in  his  experience  of  Holiness. 

When  he  returned  to  New  York  persecution  awaited 
him,  fierce  and  fiery  and  fiendish,  but  he  was  enabled  like 
Paul,  joyfully  to  say,  "None  of  these  things  move  me.  I 
count  not  my  life  dear  unto  myself."  For  eighteen  months 
there  was  no  abatement  to  the  hate  and  cruelty  peiiDetrated 
upon  him.  He  was  made  to  pay  double  for  his  board  and 
lodging.  His  bank  books  were  taken  from  him  and  only 
surrendered  long  enough  for  him  to  write  out  checks  for 
the  family.  He  was  insuflficiently  clad  for  the  cold  win- 
ter. His  board  insufficient  for  his  delicate  health.  His 
doors  locked  against  him  when  he  would  go  out  at  the  call 
of  the  Master,  but  he  has  been  marvelously  used  to  bring 
souls  to  Christ.  Always  blessing,  always  loving,  always 
evincing  the  spirit  of  Him  who  gave  Himself  for  us.  His 
letters  for  months  have  evidenced  a  hallelujah  life  in  Jesus 
for  himself,  but  an  agony  of  intercession  for  his  loved  ones, 
saying:  "Oh  pray!     They  are  in  awful  darkness." 

During  the  last  eight  days  of  his  life  the  Lord  wonder- 
fully opened  the  doors  of  his  mother's  home  to  some  Chris- 
tian friends  who  gladly  ministered  to  him  all  they  were 
permitted  to  do.  He  sent  many  messages  to  absent  ones 
and  kept  planning  for  needy  ones  up  to  the  last  hours.  He 
requested  his  precious  Bible  be  buried  with  him,  hoping 
thereby  to  give  one  more  testimony  to  Jesus  after  his  own 
lips  were  silent.  While  he  was  passing  through  the  gates 
into  the  City  one  of  the  family  stood  by  the  bed  screaming 
at  Him,  many  unkind  things,  and  shaking  his  fist,  telling 
him  he  had  gone  back  to  Jesus  and  was  crazy.  He  smiled 
in  restful  peace  and  passed  out  with  Jesus,  martyr  hero 
here,  a  crowned  one  there. 

We  now  have  the  report  of  the  Semi-Annual  Camp- 
meeting  held  on  the  new  ground,  April  14th.  The  thought 
of  some  of  these  blessed  conventions  still  thrill  our  hearts 
as  we  remember  how  inspiring  they  were  from  the  opening 
service  till  the  close;  how  the  Holy  Spirit  instilled  the  mes- 
sages and  our  hearts  responded,  receiving  the  truth  and 
finding  what  our  souls  longed  for.  There  is  always  much 
prayer  for  these  services  and  we  expect  God  to  send  in 
those  He  would  have  with  us  and  help  carry  out  Pentecost 
order.  Following  some  joyful  testimonies  there  were  re- 
marks by  the  President  and  an  exhortation  from  Mother 


Mrs.  Peter  McDonald  Peter  McDonald,  Minister 

A.  L.  Whiting,  Minister     Mrs.  A.  L.  (Alice  J.)  Whiting,  Minister 
Mrs.  Louis  K.  Lorbeer,  Pioneer  Helper  Louis  K.  Lorbeer,  Pioneer  Helper 


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Wheaten,  prison  evangelist,  with  a  gathering  at  the  bench 
with  seekers.  At  night  Bro.  Washburn  told  us  of  God's 
presence  at  the  funeral  of  Elijah  Teel,  where  he  had  been 
to  officiate.  Sunday  morning,  special  testimonies  and 
seekers.  Afternoon,  Bro.  Hall  preached  and  there  were 
seekers  all  the  afternoon,  many  receiving  deep,  rich  bless- 
ings in  the  different  experiences,  so  that  the  night  service 
followed  closely  along  with  shouts  of  victory;  the  Lord 
pouring  out  His  Spirit  marvelously.  Monday  morning,  A. 
H.  Dugdale  gave  teaching  on  Pentecost  order  of  worship. 
J.  F.  Washburn  taught  from  the  Bible  the  difference  be- 
tween being  born  of  the  Spirit  and  baptized  with  the  Spirit 
which  fits  one  for  Church  membership.  Night,  S.  Noble 
spoke  on  God  requiring  a  life  without  sin;  some  very  stir- 
ring exhortations,  seekers  came  early  and  some  in  the  back 
of  the  audience,  all  manifesting  He  was  able  to  save  to  the 
uttermost.  Tuesday  ten  A.  M.,  with  President  Roberts  in 
the  chair,  we  listened  to  the  report  of  Churches,  two  being 
recently  organized,  some  marked  revivals  in  the  churches. 
Missionaries  in  the  South  doing  aggressive  work.  "We 
would  impress  upon  all  the  local  churches  the  fact  that  it 
is  their  duty  to  receive  as  members,  none  but  worthy 
persons." 

Credentials  as  Ministers  granted  to  E.  Rohrer,  D. 
Sheldon  N.  Cummings,  H.  Burkholder.  Bro.  Berg  gave 
an  address  on  India.  Night,  a  noisy,  rejoicing  time.  Ana- 
bel  and  Cora  May  Adams  sang  a  duet;  again  altar  crowded 
with  those  anxious  for  rest  of  soul  and  strength  of  body. 
Wednesday,  reports  of  Churches,  communications.  Re- 
port of  Pentecost.  Afternoon,  offerings  for  the  needy 
among  us.  Sister  gave  a  cow  to  the  Home  of  Rest.  Free 
will  offering  to  Walter  Haas  for  so  kindly  tendering  us  le- 
gal assistance  in  transfers  and  other  matters  that  came 
before  us.  A  gift  of  700  gum  trees  for  camp  ground  from 
Sister  R.  Throop  received  with  thanks.  Friday,  Bro. 
Wraight  spoke  on  having  Heavenly  wisdom  in  win- 
ning souls  and  not  needlessly  driving  them  away. 
Mother  Wheaten  told  touching  incidents  of  work  in 
the  slums  and  prisons.  Afternoon,  Sister  Coffman 
rejoiced  in  a  real  experience  of  Holiness.  A 
brother  healed  of  epilepsy  testified  and  with  much  rejoic- 
ing. Night,  great  manifestations  of  joy  and  gladness.  Bro. 
J.  G.  Rogers  preaching  and  a  grand  altar  service.  Satur- 
day morning  Bro.  Stevenson  preached.  Afternoon,  Bro. 
Burkholder  gave  the  message,  concerning  sanctification 
through  faith.  He  said  some  people  were  like  canned 
fruit  they  soured   unless  boiled  over  often.     "I  am    not 

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canned,  but  preserved."  Sunday  morning  Sister  Wash- 
burn sang  "The  Price  of  My  Soul."  Afternoon  while  sing- 
ing "Heavenly  Sunlight"  many  rose,  clapped  hands,  and 
shouted.  After  the  sermon  in  2  Pet.  3 :8,  many  seekers 
till  nearly  time  for  young  people's  meeting.  Night,  Bro. 
Matney:  "The  large  number  of  young  people  saved  in  this 
meeting  has  wonderfully  encouraged  my  heart.  Remem- 
ber to  pray  in  secret,  when  tried  take  the  burden  to  Jesus 
right  away." 

The  writer  has  often  wondered  if  another  meeting 
could  be  better  than  the  present  one,  but  the  tide  runs 
deeper,  broader  and  higher  and  God  gives  fresh  manifes- 
tations as  the  Spirit  goes  through  the  congregation  with  a 
holy  laugh  or  shout.  Others  will  weep  for  very  joy,  giving 
a  variety  and  we  can  only  express  ourselves  that  it  grows 
more  solid  and  comes  nearer  santisfying  every  longing  and 
settles  more  questions  with  restfulness,  than  all  things 
else.  We  often  feel  no  words  adequate  to  express  what  we 
realize  there  is  in  it  all  and  after  we  have  done  our  best  to 
tell  it  the  half  cannot  be  told.  These  gatherings  we  will 
never  forget  and  with  those  that  except  Christ  we  expect 
to  rejoice  forever  and  ever. 

J.  F.  Washburn:  "Another  Crowned!.  Jay  Riley  Whit- 
ing, of  Ontario,  Cal.,  oldest  son  of  A.  L.  and  Alice  J.  Whit- 
ing, pastors  of  the  Ontario  Holiness  Church,  was  suddenly 
called  from  time  to  eternity  on  Monday,  July  3rd.  His 
death  was  so  unlooked  for  and  sudden  that  it  was  sad  in 
the  extreme.  With  his  brother  Fred,  he  arose  early  to  go 
hunting.  Some  two  miles  from  his  home  seeing  a  tall 
cactus,  he  left  the  buggy  with  a  view  of  getting  it  for  a 
cane,  and  tried  to  break  it  off  with  the  muzzle  of  his  gun, 
and  failing,  thoughtlessly  turned  the  stock  of  the  gun  and 
struck  the  cactus  which  discharged  the  gun;  the  entire 
load  entering  his  body  just  under  the  heart.  Death  fol- 
lowed almost  immediately.  A  wild  drive  home  by  his 
brother,  calling  for  help,  came  with  crushing  force  to  the 
parents'  ears.  An  excited  drive  by  father  and  mother  to 
find  him,  while  Fred  rode  for  a  physician,  and  the  anxiety 
of  the  parents  was  almost  unbearable,  thinking  their  darl- 
ing boy  might  be  conscious  and  suffering  the  need  of  a 
mother's  love  and  help  and  cheer,  but  not  until  Fred's  re- 
turn were  they  rewarded  in  finding  his  dead  body.  Relief 
came  to  their  aching  hearts  knowing  that  death  had  been 
instantaneous.  When  he  was  called  in  the  morning  he 
was  heard  by  his  sister  Altha  to  kneel  beside  his  bed,  as 
was  his  accustomed  habit  of  secret  devotion  to  God  ere  he 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  355 

began  life's  daily  responsibilities.     As  he  left  the  buggy, 
gun  in  hand,  to  get  the  cane,  he  went  singing  the  song — 

'In  that  City,  bright  City, 
Soon  with  loved  ones  I  shall  be 
And  with  Jesus  live  forever 
In    that    city    beyond    death's    sea.' 

"How  beautiful,  how  touching  and  appropriate  and 
how  cheering  to  loved  ones  left  to  struggle  on.  Jay  was 
born  in  Lagonia,  (now  Redlands),  April  12th,  1887.  He 
was  dedicated  to  God  and  for  the  ministry  at  his  birth,  by 
his  sanctified  mother,  and  in  early  childhood  developed  a 
faith  and  devotion  that  caused  his  parents  to  marvel.  Was 
converted  at  thirteen,  afterwards  sanctified.  February  6, 
1905,  he  made  a  complete  surrender  regarding  the  ministry 
and  made  an  entry  of  the  same  on  the  fly  leaf  of  his  Bible. 
Many  were  the  testimonies  eulogizing  him  given  at  the 
funeral  by  the  Holiness  Church  people  and  other  churches. 
He  was  an  obedient  son,  a  careful  protector  of  his  sister,  a 
safe  guide  to  his  brothers. 

"The  funeral  was  held  in  the  M.  E.  Church,  the  Holi- 
ness chapel  being  too  small  to  accommodate  the  congrega- 
tion. Sister  Anabel  Adams  was  providentially  at  the 
home  at  the  time  and  at  the  funeral  assisted  in  singing 
and  also  speaking." 

Again  Bro.  Washburn  writes  an  obituary,  this  time  it 
is  beautiful  little  Neoma,  who  came  to  Los  Angeles  with 
her  parents  for  a  little  stay  with  friends,  when  she  was 
taken  violently  ill;  all  being  done  that  possibly  could  be, 
but  as  her  weeping  mother  said,  'she  was  too  pure,  too 
sweet  for  this  cruel  world  and  I  could  say  in  my  heart,  yes, 
more  fitting  the  white  robed  throng  above.'  The  parents, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Babbitt  of  San  Jose,  little  Charhe  and  dear 
grandma,  were  all  with  her,  as  the  eyes  closed  to  open  in 
Heaven,  the  blest  home  of  all  children,  and  as  they  retiirn 
to  their  lonely  home  in  the  North,  we  trust  their  hearts 
will  be  cheered  by  the  firm  assurance  of  a  reunion  bye  and 
bye.  My  son  Ernest  volunteered  to  sing  the  following  ap- 
propriate song  by  E.  0.  Excell,  and  we  laid  her  little  body 
in  beautiful  Rosedale  Cemetery  in  the  special  children's 
section  of  the  village  home  of  the  dead." 

"Sleep,  my  little  one,  sleep,  narrow  thy  bed  and  deep: 

Hunger,  nor  thirst,  nor  cruel  pain, 

Ever  can  hurt  my  babe  again; 

I,  thy  mother,  will  bend  and  sing, 

Watch  thee  slumbering. 
Sleep,  my  little  one,  little  one,  sleep. 


356  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

"Sleep,  my  little  one,  sleep,  narrow  thy  bed  and  deep; 
Now  in  the  angels'  tender  arms. 
Close  sheltered  there  from  earth's  alarms. 
Thou  hast  wakened,  sweet  babe  of  mine. 
In  thy  home  divine. 

"Sleep,  my  little  one,  sleep,  narrow  is  thy  bed  and  deep ; 
Folded  thy  hands  in  death's  mute  prayer, 
Never  to  reach  in  wild  despair, 
Hunger,  anguish  is  forever  o'er; 
I  can  weep  no  more. 

I  too  shall  soon  be  laid  to  rest. 
Close  by  the  side  of  baby  blest. 
Safe  is  baby,  earth's  anguish  done; 
Keep  thee,  Holy  One.     Sleep,  Etc." 

The  Twenty-sixth  Annual  Camp-meeting  and  Holiness 
Church  in  General  Assembly,  convened  on  their  camp- 
grounds three-fourths  mile  northeast  of  Garvanza,  August 
14th.  Friday  night  the  President  made  some  comments  on 
maintaining  Pentecostal  order  of  worship.  Regular  meet- 
ings as  usual,  six  and  10:30  A.  M.,  2:30  P.  M.,  and  at  night. 
Attendance  small,  during  day,  but  interesting.  Saturday 
night  a  lively  meeting.  Sunday,  Bible  School  nine  A.  M. 
At  ten,  Bro.  Roberts  spoke  on  Phil.  1 :9.  Afternoon  some 
long  testimonies,  large  tent  well  filled.  Night,  Young  Peo- 
ple's meeting,  very  encouraging.  Tuesday,  ten  A.  M., 
President  called  the  Assembly  together  with  appropriate 
remarks.  Board  of  Elders:  "While  we  are  prospering  at 
home,  the  call  comes  from  north,  east,  south,  'Come  over 
and  help  us,'  and  there  are  those  among  us  ready  to  an- 
swer the  call.  We  advise  the  Assembly  to  earnestly  con- 
sider the  matter  and  prepare  to  send  those  that  feel  the 
call  upon  them."  Encouraging  communications  came  from 
those  far  away.  Night,  first  of  the  meeting  demonstra- 
tive with  joyous  songs  and  testimonies,  after  which  Bro. 
Burkholder  gave  the  message  in  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Spirit;  God  owning  the  truth  and  giving  seekers.  Wednes- 
day Board  of  Elders  recommended  a  school  be  started  to 
train  workers  and  missionaries  and  a  committee  of  five  of 
which  the  President  of  the  Assembly  shall  be  ex-officio 
Chairman,  be  appointed  to  carry  out  this  recommendation 
and  secure  a  place  for  the  school  in  harmony  with 
our  doctrines  and  rules.  Credentials  till  the  April 
meeting,  granted  Maggie  Norris  as  Home  Mission 
ary;    O.    C.    Chase,    Minister    and    Evangelist;    Sister    C. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  357 

L.  M.  Chase,  Evangelist;  W.  Burkholder,  Evangel- 
ist. Night,  Anabel  and  Cora  May  Adams  sang 
"Tell  Mother  I'll  Be  There,  in  Answer  to  Her  Prayer, 
Heaven's  joys  with  her  to  share."  Bro.  Aif.  Adams  told 
us  of  singing  to  a  rich  religious  company  when  in  the  Yo- 
semite  Valley.  They  were  having  an  impromptu  sacred 
concert.  When  they  ran  out  of  songs  he  sang  for  them: 
"If  You  Love  Your  Mother,  Meet  Her  in  the  Skies."  They 
encored  him  and  he  sang,  "The  Shelf  Behind  the  Door," 
and  later  on,  the  "Mountain  Railroad."  No  doubt  they 
were  convicted  as  well  as  entertained,  by  these  songs.  At 
a  late  hour  J.  G.  Rogers  preached  over  an  hour,  keeping 
up  the  interest  and  the  seekers'  bench  was  filled  and  some 
remained  until  a  very  late  hour. 

Afternoon,  a  resolution  was  offered  to  repeal  our  rule 
against  the  use  of  instrumental  music  in  public  worship. 
W.  C.  Brand  and  W.  H.  Pendleton  spoke  in  favor  of  the  re- 
peal; Fred  Vrigsted,  John  Addington,  Alice  J.  Whiting  and 
J.  F.  Washburn,  against  it.  Vote  was  taken  and  stood 
three  to  one  against  the  repeal.  Friday  morning  Financial 
report  of  Pentecost.  Committee  on  Home  of  Rest  report 
Bro.  and  Sister  Mclntyre  whom  have  been  serving  as  Su- 
perintendent and  Matron  of  the  Farm  and  Home  in  a  very 
acceptable  manner,  will  not  accept  the  position  for  the  com- 
ing year;  that  W.  Woolsey  and  Delia  Olsen  were  doing  nec- 
essary and  acceptable  work  for  the  maintenance  of  the 
Home.  That  the  other  inmates  were  Bro.  Lovall,  preacher, 
er,  sick  and  bed  fast.  Bro.  Dugdale,  preacher,  sick,  much 
of  the  time  bed  fast,  and  Cynthia  Morgan,  who  has  means 
of  her  own  and  is  physically  able  to  care  for  herself.  Also 
in  order  to  properly  care  for  the  sick  and  tired  workers,  it 
will  be  necessary  to  build  another  house  of  not  less  than 
six  rooms,  to  be  used  for  those  sick;  such  hospital  to  be 
placed  at  convenient  distance  from  the  present  building. 
The  usual  offering  for  orphans,  widows  and  worn-out 
workers.  Temporary  credentials  granted  Mattie  and  Cora 
Adams,  Evangelists.  Night,  Bro.  E.  Leonardsen  of  the 
Free  M.  E.  Church,  preached.  Bro.  Parker  exhorting. 
Saturday.  After  the  report  of  ballot  for  Elders,  without 
nomination,  a  ballot  was  taken  for  President;  Bro.  J.  M. 
Roberts  being  elected. 

Sunday  ten  A.  M.,  remarks  on  basis  by  President.  Dur- 
ing the  day  our  souls  were  much  blessed  as  we  recounted 
to  one  another  the  blessings  and  power  of  God.  How  He 
has  wondrously  answered  prayer  and  given  victory,  prov- 
ing He  is  the  same  yesterday,  today  and  forever;  making 
us  feel  we  dare  trust  Him.  We  dare  to  expect  great  things. 


358  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

we  dare  to  believe  for  victory  even  amid  storms,  deep  wa- 
ters, trials  and  afflictions.  Not  one  word  will  ever  fail  and 
we  may  walk  with  Him  with  the  assurance  that  He  doeth 
all  things  well  and  will  bring  His  faithful  ones  into  a  larger 
place  than  ever  known  before. 

Second  Monday,  Credentials  granted  Anna  Snook  and 
Hanna  Parsons  as  Evangelists.  A  t  the  young  people  s 
meeting  many  acknowledged  the  call  to  the  work.  While 
Bro.  Atkinson  was  singing: 

"He's  gone  away,  but  not  to  stay, 
He's  coming  back  again," 

the  Spirit  touched  hearts  here  and  there,  melting  some  to 
tears,  some  laughed  and  others  shouted  aloud.  When  the 
rejoicing  had  subsided,  Bro.  Washburn  showed  from  Eph. 
1:4,  1st  Pet.  1:15-16,  overwhelming  evidence  that  God  has 
always  called  men  to  Holiness  and  no  license  to  stop  below 
that  plain.  Holiness  every  where  in  every  thing,  at  all 
times,  has  been  God's  requirement.  It  is  God's  own  plan 
and  He  has  made  ample  provision  that  all  may  have 
sanctification  and  triumph  over  Satan.  God  cannot  re- 
ceive anyone  into  Heaven  who  has  not  appropriated  the 
blood  to  the  sanctifying  of  his  soul.    Heb.  12:14. 

The  second  Wednesday,  E.  Leonardson,  who  is  specially 
working  in  the  interest  of  Prohibition,  spoke  on  that  subject. 
We  must  exhaust  every  means  in  our  power  in  favor  of  it 
ere  our  responsibility  for  its  existence  ceases.  Bro.  Davis, 
of  the  Free  Methodist  Seminary,  and  ex-Monk  Sullivan  spoke 
on  the  subject.  Thursday  afternoon  Bro.  Burly  spoke  on 
foreign  missionary  work.  "The  biggest  thing  tor  a  mission- 
ary is  to  live  right,  set  a  holy  example  before  the  people; 
preaching  is  the  least  part.  Go  intending  to  eat  what  is  set 
before  you.  When  I  was  invited  once  to  a  meal,  cooked  in  a 
brass  pot  in  which  the  woman  had  just  bathed  the  baby,  it 
was  my  business  to  eat,  not  to  hurt  their  feelings  by  lec- 
turing them  on  cleanliness."  Night,  a  sister  spoke  on  the 
subject  of  pocket  knives,  her  remarks  being  enforced  by  the 
picture  on  the  chart  near  her.  Knives  held  together  by 
rivets.  Our  rivets  are,  first,  Faith;  second.  Prayer;  third, 
the  Word.  Knives  have  at  least  one  blade  apiece,  well  tem- 
pered and  sharp,  but  not  brittle,  neither  soft.  Our  blades 
are,  first.  Praise ;  second,  Power ;  third,  Peace ;  fourth.  Gifts. 
They  may  be  lost  or  broken  by  neglect  or  carelessness.  Duet, 
"There  Is  No  Land  Like  Beulah."  Shouts  of  victory  all  over 
the  tent,  followed  by  a  long  talk  in  which  we  received  much 
information.     Bro.  Kelly  sang  and  called  seekers. 

The  last  Saturday  afternoon   several  baptized.     Bro. 


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Matney  spoke  on  Pentecost  order:  "Some  act  like  pigs 
grown  up,  rooting  others  away  from  the  trough,  at  the 
same  time  telling  them  to  help  themselves.  If  we  put  the 
visitors  in  charge,  they  will  run  our  house  just  as  they 
are  used  to  running  their  own.  We  need  to  be  so  in  touch 
with  Divinity  that  when  a  Nabob  or  an  Ananias  comes  in, 
God  will  expose  him  right  there.  God  may  not  want  a 
sermon  every  night.  When  the  spirit  of  testimony  is  on  the 
people  a  preacher  should  not  stop  it  to  preach  unless  he  is 
very  sure  God  wants  him  to.  If  we  all  understand  the 
leading  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  there  will  be  no  friction  or  con- 
fusion. It  will  work  like  oiled  machinery."  Night,  Bro. 
Bartleman  preached.  Seekers'  bench  filled.  The  last  Sunday 
Miss  Hilton,  a  returned  missionary,  told  about  Southern 
Alaska  and  missionary  work  there.  Sister  Washburn  spoke 
on  the  theme,  "Ye  are  not  your  own."  Bro.  Teel  spoke  on 
the  same.  Afternoon,  solo  by  Hettie  Kaestner.  Sister 
Medill,  who  had  long  been  in  Gospel  work,  told  some  of  her 
experience.  Night,  lively  testimonies  in  the  young  people's 
meeting.  Bro.  Burkholder  gave  the  message,  seekers  com- 
ing quickly.  A  great  and  powerful  altar  service,  many  re- 
ceiving what  they  sought,  proving  holiness  is  a  luxury. 
Nothing  of  which  the  soul  knows  is  so  sweet  and  precious, 
but  it  is  also  a  necessity.  God  commands  it,  provision  is 
made  for  it  through  the  atoning  blood.  It  is  the  central 
truth  in  the  Bible  around  which  all  others  cluster  in  perfect 
harmony.  For  this  the  prophets  spake,  for  this  Jesus  came 
and  died  and  rose  again  and  ever  lives  to  intercede  for  us. 
It  is  the  will  of  God,  even  our  sanctification.  He  that  refuses' 
or  despises  God's  will  and  provision,  despises  not  man,  but 
God.  The  prayer  of  Jesus,  "Sanctify  them  through  Thy 
truth,  Thy  word  is  truth,  that  they  may  be  one."  This  the 
disciples  received  on  the  day  of  Pentecost  and  with  this 
power  to  be  witnesses,  to  tell  with  power  the  story  of  re- 
deeming love. 

F.  E.  Thompson  gives  some  African  Incidents  in  the 
lives  of  our  missionaries.  "We  are  awakened  in  the  dead 
of  night  by  a  noise  in  the  chicken  coop.  Several  of  the 
native  boys  rush  out  to  see  what  is  the  matter,  A  commo- 
tion in  the  bushes  proves  that  a  mink  or  bush  cat  is  dragging 
off  a  chicken.  A  rush  in  the  darkness,  beating  the  bush 
here  and  there,  and  at  last  a  squawking,  half -dead  chicken 
is  rescued,  so  badly  wounded  it  must  be  killed.  On  another 
occasion  the  boys  are  standing  peeping  into  the  darkness; 
one  of  them  sets  up  an  unearthly  howl.  We  fear  a  bush 
cat  has  attempted  to  carry  him  off,  but  no,  he  has  only  seen 
two  gleaming  eyes  like  balls  of  fire  in  the  darkness.  These 
disappear  and  we  are  troubled  no  more  that  night. 


360  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

"We  are  starting  for  Monrovia.  A  large  creek  near 
the  Mission  is  swollen  until  it  overflows  its  banks.  How 
shall  I  get  Mrs.  Thompson  across?  The  idea  is  suggested 
that  we  use  a  tub  for  a  boat  and  pull  it  across  with  clothes 
lines.  The  tub  is  carried  to  the  stream,  but  it  persists  in 
tipping  over  when  one  gets  into  it.  I  swim  across  and  try- 
to  persuade  Mrs.  Thompson  to  follow.  The  current  being 
swift  and  cold,  she  gives  it  up.  Down  the  stream  is  a  clump 
of  trees,  which  formerly  stood  on  the  bank,  but  owning  to 
the  flood  is  now  in  the  middle.  I  know  that  away  down 
under  the  water  is  a  log  extending  from  this  clump  of  trees 
to  the  bank  on  which  I  stand.  I  make  my  way  to  this  log 
and  manage  to  balance  myself  upon  it  while  I  wade  to  the 
trees.  Mrs.  Thompson  wades  from  the  other  side  to  meet 
me  and  I  prepare  to  lead  her  across  the  log,  when,  all  at 
once,  it  becomes  loosened  and,  slipping  from  under  my  feet, 
floats  off  down  stream,  leaving  us  clinging  to  a  tree  in  the 
midst  of  a  raging,  torrent  stream.  We  made  back  to  the 
homeward  side  and  make  a  circuit  of  several  miles  to  find 
a  crossing. 

"On  a  trip  to  Wooadee,  we  cross  a  large  stream  on  a 
raft.  The  paddle  is  a  stick  split  at  one  end,  with  a  piece  of 
bark  tied  in  the  slip.  Just  below  the  crossing  is  a  small 
fall,  near  which  we  have  no  desire  to  drift,  you  may  be 
sure.  The  crude  paddle  does  such  poor  work  that  I  cannot 
keep  the  raft  from  being  carried  down  by  the  swift  current, 
so  we  only  go  a  few  feet  away  from  land  and  quickly  return. 
The  boys  wade  into  the  water  and  pull  the  raft  about  two 
rods  up  stream  and,  with  this  start,  we  paddle  across,  drift- 
ing down  to  the  opposite  landing.  We  halt  for  the  night  in 
the  next  town,  where  Mrs.  Thompson  has  her  first  ex- 
perience sleeping  in  a  native  hut.  We  have  already  pur- 
chased a  small  squirrel,  which  the  boys  make  into  soup. 
All  attempts  to  purchase  rice  fail,  so  I  adopt  a  ruse  which 
usually  proves  successful.  I  present  a  pack  of  needles  to 
some  people  who  are  cooking  rice  for  themselves.  Having 
accepted  my  present,  they  are  bound  by  their  custom  to  give 
me  something  in  return  if  I  ask  for  it.  I  of  course  ask  for 
rice,  and  get  a  very  small  quantity,  which  is  far  better 
than  none  at  all.  Meanwhile  the  boys  cook  a  few  pieces  of 
cassauce  and  we  eat  in  the  dirt  and  semi-darkness,  our 
exercise  having  given  us  a  hearty  relish  for  plain  fare.  On 
our  return  trip  it  rains.  We  pass  by  another  route,  where 
a  portion  of  the  road  is  through  clearings  and  where  we 
must  climb  over  great  logs  or  make  long  circuits  around 
them  and  wade  through  tall  grass.  Another  part  of  the 
road  leads  for  miles  through  the  thick  forest  where  we  are 
continually  drenched  by  wet  leaves.     Late  in  the  afternoon 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  361 

we  reach  a  town  and  enquire  for  lodging.  We  are  told  that 
no  hut  can  be  given  us  except  one  newly  plastered,  in  which 
we  might  take  cold.  We  enquire  the  road  to  Doom,  a  town 
I  have  not  visited  for  some  time.  The  road  proves  a  very- 
bad  one  and  we  are  heartily  glad  when  we  think  we  have 
reached  the  end  of  our  journey.  Imagine  our  surprise  as 
we  emerge  from  the  brush  upon  what  looks  Hke  the  ruins 
of  a  town.  Nearly  all  the  huts  have  disappeared  or  fallen 
into  decay.  We  accost  a  native  who  is  seated  in  a  miserable 
little  shed  and  ask  'Is  this  Doom?'  He  stupidly  answers 
'Yes.'  Indeed  it  looked  like  'doom,'  but  not  the  kind  we 
were  seeking.  At  first  I  was  completely  lost,  but  gradually 
it  dawned  upon  me  that  this  was  a  well  known  place  on  the 
route  over  which  we  passed  two  days  before,  coming  in  from 
another  direction.  Instead  of  being  at  'Doom,'  we  were 
four  miles  from  it.  Could  we  lodge  here  ?  No,  indeed ;  there 
is  no  room.  Henry,  one  of  our  boys,  begins  to  cry.  He  has 
been  sick  all  afternoon  and  this  disaster  fills  his  cup  of  sor- 
row to  the  brim.  Mrs.  Thompson  is  not  in  a  much  better 
condition,  but  hiring  a  man  to  carry  Henry's  load,  we 
struggle  on  to  the  next  town,  find  a  hut  and  enjoy  the  luxury 
of  dry  clothing.  Monday  finds  the  rain  still  falling.  Rubber 
boots  and  rain  coats  are  so  oppressive  that  the  perspiration 
within  is  almost  equal  to  the  rain  without.  It  is  indeed  a 
weary  party  that  reaches  home  about  noon." 

Sister  G.  A.  Goings  gives  news  of  the  work  from  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.  "As  I  hear  the  cold  winds  howl  outside  I  think 
of  you  in  different  parts  of  the  world  with  different  climates, 
different  temperaments  and  different  trials,  but  the  same 
God.  Hallelujah!  I  am  kept  by  His  mighty  power.  We 
are  having  great  victory  here,  following  great  battles,  of 
course.  I  have  not  been  discouraged  for  sixteen  years. 
Many  are  seeking  God  in  great  earnest  and  surely  they  will 
find  Him.  I  am  so  glad  the  Lord  ever  cut  me  loose  from  my 
home  in  sunny  California  and  sent  me  to  this  very  needy 
field.  When  I  look  into  the  bright  faces  of  these  happy 
saints  and  hear  their  joyous  shouts,  and  solid  testimonies 
to  God's  saving  power,  all  thought  of  sacrifice  floats  away 
and  my  mind  is  filled  with  the  reminders  of  Him  who 
'suffered  without  the  gate  to  sanctify  the  people.'  Heb. 
13:12.  Some  precious  ones  are  now  sweetly  resting  away 
from  all  sorrow  and  care,  who  would  have  been  lost,  no 
doubt,  had  we  not  come  here.  Some  are  preaching  the 
unsearchable  riches  of  Christ  who  would  have  been  spend- 
ing their  time  around  the  saloon  bar,  had  we  not  come. 
Some  enjoying  the  blessing  of  health  who  would  have  been 
invalids  had  not  God  set  us  here  with  the  message  of  divine 


362  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905 

healing.  We  have  eleven  meetings  a  week ;  two  are  for  the 
young  people.  In  the  Saturday  2:30  gathering  we  teach 
them  sewing  and  other  useful  things.  Sister  Sarah  Brown 
is  in  charge.  They  are  also  taught  on  temperance,  honesty 
and  morality,  and  commit  to  memory  Scripture  verses.  You 
would  wonder  why  some  of  the  mothers  are  offended  and 
take  their  children  out  of  the  school,  because  they  are  taught 
on  those  last  mentioned  subjects.  When  these  children's 
mothers  wanted  to  send  them  to  the  saloon  for  beer  or  whis- 
key, the  children  refused  to  go,  and  would  tell  papa  and 
mamma  what  they  had  learned  at  the  school.  So  they  were 
cut  off,  though  they  were  very  anxious  to  come  and  learn 
all  they  could.  We  need  many  good  teachers  all  over  this 
beautiful  Southland.  So  many  do  not  see  the  saloon  evil, 
although  it  is  taking  their  children  from  their  side,  hus- 
bands from  their  homes  and  bringing  grief  in  many  ways. 

"Custom  does  not  allow  the  negroes  and  the  whites  to 
live  in  the  same  community  here,  but  a  white  man  or 
woman  can  set  up  a  saloon  and  stand  behind  the  bar  in  a 
negro  community  and  no  objection  is  made.  That  kind  of 
a  white  man  is  in  for  anything  he  can  get  money  out  of, 
and  the  kind  of  negro  that  patronizes  him  is  in  for  any- 
thing he  can  get  fun  out  of,  even  though  it  be  streaked  with 
blood.  Into  these  saloons  I  have  seen  young  girls  in  their 
teens  swagger  and  children  under  five  years  go  with  beer 
buckets  or  gin  bottles.  Thousands  have  never  heard,  'It  is 
wrong  to  drink  whiskey.'  It  is  not  discouraged  among 
Christians.  We  mean  by  God's  help  to  strike  a  terrible  blow 
at  this  great  curse.  Christmas  times  are  given  specially  to 
drinking.  One  woman  sent  me  word  that  after  reading  my 
Christmas  tract  she  was  able  for  the  first  time  in  her  mar- 
ried life  to  get  breakfast  for  her  children  Christmas  morn- 
ing. She  has  several  children  and  had  always  been  too 
drunk  before,  but  did  not  know  any  better.  I  have  been  in 
meetings  here  where  Holiness  was  preached  and  everything 
possible  said  about  holiness,  purity,  a  clean  heart  and  life, 
and  the  people  would  shout  'Amen !'  but  when  the  preacher 
denounced  whiskey  and  tobacco,  all  was  still.  Again,  I  have 
had  folks  come  in  the  meeting  and  pretend  to  be  alseep,  for 
fear  we  would  know  they  had  heard  holiness,  but  as  soon 
as  whiskey  was  touched,  their  eyes  would  fly  open." 

When  I  study  concerning  the  work  our  Bro.  and  Sister 
Goings  are  doing  among  their  people,  I  think  it  was  indeed 
a  gigantic  undertaking  and  has  progressed  beyond  even  my 
faith.  Again,  proof  is  brought  out  of  the  great  possibili- 
ties where  we  let  God  have  His  way  in  guiding,  and  in  what 
seems  a  small  beginning  often  times  there  are  great  propor- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1905  363 

tional  results.  It  is  a  nice  thing  to  go  to  a  large  meeting 
and  sit  and  enjoy  such  a  large  crowd  of  Holiness  people.  It 
is  refreshing  to  throw  off  a  sense  of  personal  responsibility 
because  there  are  so  many  helpers,  but  it  is  not  as  good 
for  our  spiritual  development  as  it  is  to  go  to  a  small  meet- 
ing and  take  a  burden.  There  are  no  small  meetings  with 
God,  and  how  often  it  proves  a  great  meeting  to  one  person 
if  they  are  the  one  that  settles  the  all  important  question 
regarding  their  souls'  salvation.  Who  can  estimate  the 
value  of  such  a  meeting,  though  few  in  number,  glorious  in 
quality.  We  are  here,  especially  after  we  are  sanctified,  to 
serve.  This  is  the  real  spirit  of  holiness.  Many  large 
meetings  are  too  much  religious  relaxation,  when  more  could 
be  accomplished  in  some  corner  where,  if  only  a  few  gath- 
ered, if  it  was  to  help  some  soul  from  darkness  into  light. 
Our  mission  is  carrying  holiness  into  the  destitute  regions. 
Then  our  money  will  count  in  direct  aggressive  hohness 
work.  I  am  sure  more  proportionately  are  sanctified  in 
small  meetings  than  large.  How  can  I  best  help  the  few 
toilers  who  are  sacrificing  to  plant  holiness  in  barren  soil? 
Shall  we  go  where  we  can  enjoy  ourselves,  while  our  crown 
grows  dim,  or  shall  we  go  where  we  can  gather  stars  for 
His  crown? 

THE  HOLINESS  CHURCH 

Dedicated  to  Sister  Anabel  Adams  and  all  our  young 
people  who  have  consecrated  their  talent  to  God  in  the  work 
of  the  Holiness  Church. 

By  HELEN  FINLEY. 

There's  a  chapel  small 

With  its  plain  white  walls. 
With  neither  bell  nor  pew; 
Yet  Sunday  morning  there  I  go 
To  meet  the  faithful  few. 

Their  hearts  are  pure. 

Their  lives  are  clean, 
The  death-line  they  have  crossed; 
The  sweetest  joy  they  ever  ask — 

To  seek  and  save  the  lost, 
Then  lead  them  on  to  perfect  love, 
The  Spirit's  baptism  from  above. 

Let  others  seek 

The  crowded  aisle, 
Where  wealth  and  talent  vie 
To  steal  away  all  sense  of  guilt, 
Please  ear,  and  charm  the  eye; 


364  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

Yet  I  will  wend 

My  humble  way 
Where  saints,  on  bended  knee, 
Forgetting  self,  and  all  around. 

Ask  only  God  to  see; 
As  sweetness  steals  thru  every  sense. 
We  find  a  blessed  recompense. 

Let  other  sing 

In  well  paid  choir, 
Where  swells  the  organ's  note; 
My  heart  so  full  of  love  shall  sing 
From  consecrated  throat; 

Then  rich  reward 

Shall  come  to  me. 
As  Jesus  speaks,  "Well  done." 
In  giving  all  I  have  to  God, 

Shall  I  withhold  my  tongue? 
Ah,  no!  for  tho'  my  dress  be  plain, 
I  will  not  sing  His  praise  for  gain. 

This  little  church 

A  message  has 
To  spread  from  zone  to  zone. 
That  Jesus  died  without  the  gate 
To  sanctify  His  own: 

And  only  here 

Can  I  be  used 
With  all  my  being  free; 
So  be  there  for  us  hate  and  scorn. 

It  is  no  heavy  cross  to  me; 
I  gladly  share  it  with  my  Lord, 
My  soul  is  stayed  upon  His  word. 


1906 

THE  NEW  YEAR'S  THANKSGIVING 

We  will  thank  Thee,  Lord,  for  what  this   New  Year 

brings ; 
For  the  flower  that  blooms,  and  the  bird  that  sings. 
For  the  rose  that  gladdens  the  out-door  world; 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  365 

For  the  lily  cup  with  the  dew  impearled ; 
For  the  orange,  the  lemon,  the  fig  and  the  vine, 
For  the  fragrant  breezes  and  the  air  so  fine. 
For  the  purple  peaks  where  the  mountains  rise; 
To  the  shimmering  blue  of  the  cloudless  skies; 
For  the  pounding  surf  on  our  curving  shores, 
And  the  summer  warmth  which  its  current  stores; 
For  the  dimpling  hills  that  seaward  sweep. 
For  the  fertile  fields  where  the  streamlets  creep; 
For  the  homes  where  honor  and  life  abide. 
From  the  mountain  slope  to  the  oceanside; 
For  the  old  that  is  past  and  the  new  to  be; 
For  our  trains  by  land  and  our  boats  by  sea; 
For  our  future  greatness,  our  greatness  past. 
The  faith  that  our  greatness  will  ever  last; 
For  the  hope  and  courage  each  new  day  brings. 
For  this  glad  New  Year  with  its  thousand  things; 
But  most  of  all,  we  can  truly  say, 
We  do  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  day  by  day. 
We  have  Thy  presence  as  on  we  glide 
To  our  happy  home  beyond  the  tide. 

— Selected. 

J.  B.  Greer,  of  111  South  Figueroa  Street,  Los  Angeles, 
January  4th:  "These  days  are  times  of  prerious  waiting 
on  the  Lord.  I  feel  I  am  in  the  Lord's  order  and  long  for 
the  time  when  the  Master  shall  permit  me  to  go  to  the  work 
I  feel  He  has  called  me  to.  I  am  anxious  when  I  shall  be 
able  to  witness  and  preach  the  gospel  to  those  who  have 
iie\er  spurned  and  rejected  it  as  many  around  uc  are  do- 
ing. The  cry  for  the  laborers  is  coming  from  every  field. 
I  am  learning  the  South  American  language  so  I  can  read 
some.  Bolivia  seems  to  be  impressed  upon  me  as  the  field 
where  God  would  have  me  go." 

NelHe  Penny  writes  from  1258  Temple  Street,  Los  An- 
geles, March  2nd:  "Five  years  ago  God  callea  me  to  Afri- 
ca. Time  passed  and  the  cost  seemed  too  great  and  it  was 
not  lequired  of  me.  I  was  very  miseraole  fcr  a  year,  not 
being  wilHng  to  do  God's  will.  When  Lottie  B.  Thompson 
was  in  the  Peniel  Mission  I  was  at  the  Hall  and  wished  I 
was  saved,  so  I  could  be  in  the  work  and  finally  settled  it 
and  afterward  was  sanctified.  Since  that  time  the  Lord 
has  kept  me  on  the  victory  side.  Some  ask  me  what  I  will 
do  when  I  get  there.  I  will  tell  them  the  'Old  Story,'  even 
though  I  have  a  poor  way  of  expressing  myself." 

Bro.  T.  S.  Wollam,  from  Bishop,  December  26th.  "We 
can  report  victory  in  His  name.     'He  moves  in  a  mysteri- 


366  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

ous  vay  His  wonders  to  perform.'  Our  disappointments 
are  His  appointments.  We  expectec]  workers  to  help  car- 
rj'' on  a  revival.  I  fear  someone  is  playing  Jonah.  How  we 
need  fire  baptized  workers  everywhere.  We  had  a  week 
of  prayer  and  was  encouraged  to  have  the  young  men 
come  and  help  in  the  singing.  Hea"en  is  near.  'J'he  path 
is  bright." 

Julia  A.  Reeves,  1013  Clay  Street,  San  Francisco,  De- 
cember 31st:  "The  Lord  bless  the  work  and  workers  every- 
where is  the  prayer  of  my  heart,  as  this  New  Year  comes 
in.  I  am  counting  His  many  blessings  and  am  lost  in  won- 
der and  praise.  While  I  regret  my  health  would  not  per- 
mit me  to  stay  in  the  Southland  with  Bro.  and  Sister  Go- 
ings and  labor,  I  can  still  work  with  my  might  by  my  pray- 
ers and  means.  It  is  now  twelve  o'clock  and  I  should  won- 
der from  the  noise  I  hear,  the  whole  city  was  in  commotion. 
Praise  the  Lord  for  the  blessed  quietness  amidst  all  that  is 
going  on  outside.  I  have  a  watch-meeting  in  my  own  room, 
because  the  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  Him  and  delivereth  them." 

L.  P.  Larson,  Pasadena:  "While  on  my  knees  in  the 
hall  worshipping,  the  Lord  showed  me  He  would  have  me 
write  my  testimony  to  healing.  When  I  was  converted  I 
was  a  sick  man;  had  taken  medicine  every  day  for  years. 
The  day  after  my  sins  were  forgiven  while  looking  at  my 
medicine,  the  Lord  clearly  spoke  to  me:  'You  will  have  no 
use  for  these  things  any  more,  for  I  will  take  care  of  you.'  I 
did  not  hesitate  but  clearly  cut  the  whole  business.  That 
was  as  clear  to  me  as  when  He  spoke  my  sins  forgiven.  I 
never  for  one  moment  doubted  God,  nor  had  any  desire  to 
take  medicine  again.  I  was  not  completely  healed  at  the 
time  but  was  better.  At  this  time  I  was  working  for  one  of 
the  leading  physicians  of  this  city,  who  had  been  giving  me 
medicine  all  the  time  before  I  was  converted.  One  night 
as  usual,  I  was  to  meet  him  with  the  buggy,  coming  home 
from  the  train.  Before  starting  his  wife  said,  'tell  the 
doctor  to  come  right  home;  there  is  a  man  that  has  been 
waiting  for  him  two  hours.'  I  delivered  my  message  and 
as  I  stepped  out  of  that  buggy  that  night  the  thought  im- 
pressed itself  on  my  mind :  I  always  have  my  physician  with 
me  and  there  God  wonderfully  honored  that  simple  trust 
in  Him  and  the  healing  power  struck  me  on  the  spot  and 
I  was  a  healed  man.  Going  to  meeting  that  night  I  hardly 
knew  how  to  get  there  for  I  leaped  and  praised  God  all  the 
way  and  the  first  opportunity  I  had  I  told  it  and  the  whole 
meeting  was  blessed  and  always  when  I  have  been  led  to 
testify  to  it  I  have  been  blest.    The  doctor  knew  I  took  no 


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more  medicine  and  spoke  of  it  and  that  I  was  looking  so 
well.  Since  that  time  the  blessed  Lord  has  been  true  to  me, 
soul  and  body.  Now  when  I  feel  any  sickness  coming  on 
me  I  look  to  Jesus  and  see  that  there  is  nothing  in  me  that 
hinders  Him  healing  me,  or  has  brought  on  the  sickness  and 
feel  whether  I  live  or  die  I  am  the  Lord's  and  if  I  should  not 
be  healed  God  knows  what  is  best." 

Anna  Chapman,  Columbus,  Georgia,  January  3rd: 
"This  New  Year's  eve  has  been  good  to  me.  I  am  doing 
all  I  know  how  to  help  others.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  forget 
yourself  and  labor  for  poor  lost  souls.  We  had  a  good  all- 
day  Christmas  meeting.  As  I  saw  boys  and  girls  and  old 
people  drunk,  I  thought  how  sad.  I  wonder  why  those  in 
the  homeland  do  not  do  more  to  get  light  to  the  people.  We 
had  a  good  watch-night  meeting.  I  asked  an  old  man  I 
knew  when  I  was  a  girl,  to  come  to  the  watch-night  meet- 
ing. He  came  and  was  converted.  No  one  ever  saw  him 
at  church  before.  Some  of  our  young  people  give  very 
bright  testimonies.  I  am  so  happy  to  see  this  bright  New 
Year.  'My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praises  of  the  Lord ;  and 
let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever.'  " 

Bro.  Frank  Chapman  writes  from  the  same  place :  "The 
Lord  has  answered  prayer  and  given  us  a  lot  for  our  church 
home.  Oh  how  we  do  praise  Him.  Now  keep  praying  we 
may  have  the  money  to  build  a  new  house.  The  saints  here 
do  not  get  much  money  for  their  work.  The  women  $6.00 
per  month;  men,  $1.00  per  day.  A  sister  was  sanctified 
whose  mother  says  she  had  asthma  nearly  all  her  life.  She 
asked  prayers  for  her  healing  then,  and  was  greatly  helped. 
Last  Thursday  she  was  entirely  healed  and  burned  up  all 
her  powders." 

Bro.  Goings  tells  us  something  from  this  place:  "I 
came  here  January  6th,  Bro.  Chapman  meeting  me  at  the 
station.  Sister  Chapman  is  well  and  we  were  all  happy  to 
meet.  Here  I  met  Sister  Martin,  who  has  opened  her  home 
to  them.  It  is  truly  a  home  of  sunshine.  They  had  been 
looking  for  me  and  Sunday  was  a  glad  day  for  the  saints. 
Last  night  they  gathered  for  the  organization  of  a  church. 
The  rules  having  previously  been  read;  twenty-three  gave 
names  for  the  First  Holiness  Church  of  Columbus,  Ga.  Bro. 
and  Sister  Chapman  are  doing  good  work  and  need  the 
sympathy,  prayers  and  encouragement  of  all  the  saints. 
Something  about  this  work  worthy  of  special  mention — 
They  have  stuck  to  our  rules  and  it  shows  among  the  peo- 
ple of  this  country  and  they  have  confidence  in  them  and 
their  work.     Many  trials  in  the  work  here  which  requires 


368  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

much  patience.  Very  few  have  any  idea  what  it  means  to 
preach  true  Hohness  in  this  country,  but  these  dear  saints 
have  the  stick-to-it,  which  is  worth  more  than  mere  talk 
and  when  the  trials  come.  Lord  raise  up  more  tried,  true 
and  brave  workers  like  Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman.  You  will 
always  find  them  at  their  post  without  a  murmur.  Pray 
for  them  often  and  earnestly. 

"On  my  way  home  I  stopped  at  Opalaca  and  Atlanta, 
Georgia.  This  was  my  journey  through  the  cotton  regions. 
I  am  much  pleased  with  the  resources  of  the  South.  There 
is  coal  and  iron  in  this  country  where  cotton  grows,  mak- 
ing a  very  rich  land,  but  it  is  fifty  years  behind  the  times 
in  nearly  everything.  Morals  are  very  low,  as  a  rule.  Ig- 
norance and  superstition  prevails  among  the  ordinary 
classes.  Politics  is  the  God  and  that  driven  by  prejudice. 
Religion  is  a  sham.  The  Cannibals  of  Africa  have  never 
been  known  to  perpetrate  worse  deeds  of  barbarity  than 
have  been  committed  by  this  people  in  the  name  of  justice. 
It  is  not  fitting  for  me  to  discuss  the  plea  made  for  such 
inhuman  acts.  It  is  sad  enough  to  know  such  things  oc- 
cur in  any  land  of  Bibles  and  at  the  doors  of  large 
churches.  If  God  has  any  ministers  here  they  have 
not  dared  to  speak  against  these  barbarous  mobs, 
which  would  arouse  the  missionary  if  these  things 
occurred  in  a  heathen  land,  but  for  the  life  of  me 
I  am  not  able  to  know  how  the  vast  army  of 
red-hot  home  missionary  leaders  can  ignore  all  these 
inhuman  acts  and  neither  raise  their  voice  nor  use  a  pen 
against  them.  No  nation  or  church  has  any  business  spend- 
ing all  their  money  and  time  for  the  heathen  abroad  until 
they  have  used  every  means  available  to  bring  about  a 
proper  regard  for  humanity,  justice  and  true  religion  in 
the  home-land.  I  know  the  Bardoo  doctors  of  Africa  in- 
cite and  cause  men  and  women  to  be  cruelly  put  to  death 
without  any  chance  to  prove  their  innocence.  We  send  our 
missionaries  to  show  the  Bardoo  doctor  he  is  doing  wrong 
and  point  him  to  the  Bible,  while  the  very  same  thing  is 
going  on  at  our  doors  in  a  land  of  Bibles.  It  is  not  my  pur- 
pose to  justify  the  guilty  and  condemn  the  righteous,  but 
we,  as  missionaries,  should  see  things  as  they  exist  and  so 
meet  them  or  else  stop  preaching.  I  have  much  hope  for 
the  Holiness  work  in  the  South. 

"You  will  remember  how  three  years  ago  there  arose 
a  dark  cloud  which  hung  heavily  over  this  Southern  work 
like  an  awful  storm,  and  many  hearts  sickened  and  gave 
up  their  encouragement,  but  a  few  were  faithful.  God 
came  to  the  aid  in  that  dark  hour;  God  helped  me  to  write 
that  I  believed  there  would  be  a  chain  of  work  from  the 


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Ohio  river  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico  and  from  the  Mississippi 
river  to  the  Atlantic  ocean.  Today,  there  is  a  church  only- 
thirty  miles  from  the  Ohio  river  and  the  one  just  set  in 
order  is  only  180  miles  from  the  Gulf  of  Mexico  and  the 
same  from  the  Atlantic  ocean,  and  some  prospect  of  a  work 
at  Pensecola,  Florida  on  the  Gulf.  Let  the  saints  every- 
where pray  and  stop  doubting.  Some  have  stood  with  us  in 
prayer  from  the  very  start.  When  these  dear  Southern 
people,  white  or  black,  get  the  proper  scriptural  under- 
standing they  will  spread  Holiness  with  a  zeal  unknown  to 
us.  I  know  a  general  loves  brave  soldiers.  I  love  mission- 
aries that  stick  to  their  work  and  that  is  where  our  money 
should  go.  A  mere  desire  to  travel  must  be  ignored.  Mis- 
sionary work  is  a  calling  and  the  gift  and  endurance  must 
be  from  God  or  they  will  melt  in  a  time  of  trial  like  the 
frost  before  a  July  sun. 

"And  now,  March  5th,  you  will  be  glad  to  know  that 
the  First  Holiness  Church  of  Nashville,  gathered  on  their 
lot,  where  we  expect  to  erect  a  chapel,  for  worship  and 
spent  two  hours  in  prayer,  singing  and  scripture  reading. 
Then  followed  the  breaking  of  the  ground  to  begin  a  build- 
ing. The  sisters  made  the  first  start,  then  all  took  a  lively 
hand,  digging  for  a  few  minutes.  This  to  us  was  a  day  of 
joy.  Men  left  their  work;  women  left  their  busy  toiling, 
children  looked  on  with  cheerful  hearts.  It  was  a  touch- 
ing sight  to  see  children  of  all  ages  kneeling  beside  their 
mothers.  While  the  wind  blew  from  the  North,  cold  and 
chilly,  and  the  ground  was  damp  and  cold,  there  seemed  to 
be  but  one  thought  in  view,  that  a  house  in  which  to  wor- 
ship God  in  the  beauty  of  Holiness.  We  shall  endeavor  to 
do  most  of  the  work  on  the  building  ourselves.  The  size 
of  the  chapel  will  be  25x40  feet.  We  have  not  sufficient 
money,  but  we  feel  we  must  go  forward  with  what  we  have 
and  trust  God  to  send  it  in  as  needed,  by  your  prayers  and 
help." 

Chiclayo,  Peru,  February  17th,  Sister  Martha  Dilworth 
Brand  says:  "We  are  proving  our  Heavenly  Father  in  a 
great  many  ways  and  find  that  He  always  takes  care  of 
His  own.  Our  life  down  here  is  mostly  plodding.  It  is 
the  same  thing  over  and  over.  I  have  just  given  Donald 
an  airing  in  the  cool  of  the  morning.  He  is  showered  with 
compliments  and  exclamations  of  pleasure.  Children  run 
into  the  houses  calling:  'Come,  come,  and  see  the  grinquito 
seated  in  his  little  coach!'  Donald  is  the  only  baby  in  town 
who  has  the  privilege  of  riding  in  such  state.  The  better 
to  do  keep  their  babies  shut  up  in  the  house  and  never  take 
them  out.  The  Cholo  women  strap  their  babies  in  a  blanket 

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on  their  backs.  Often  the  httle  things  have  their  faces 
turned  up  to  the  light  with  a  mid-day  sun  blazing  into  their 
eyes,  which  must  be  the  cause  of  so  much  blindness  we  see 
around  us." 

A  sister  of  the  Pasadena  Holiness  Church,  California, 
gives  her  experience  on  healing.  "Two  years  ago  God  sanc- 
tified my  soul.  Then  for  the  first  time  I  heard  of  divine 
healing.  I  was  skeptical  and  scornful.  My  husband  and 
I  began  to  earnestly  study  the  Bible  along  healing  lines. 
A  short  sharp  struggle  between  old  ideas  and  new  and 
the  mighty  Christ,  author  and  finisher  of  the  blessed  two- 
fold salvation,  stood  victor  in  the  field.  All  our  family 
took  the  same  road.  My  'Simple  little  household  remedies' 
were  numerous.  Into  the  fire  they  all  went.  Chloral, 
quinine,  belladonna,  morphine,  chloroform,  camphor,  porous 
plasters,  peppermint,  paragoric,  all  shared  the  same  fate. 
I  had  studied  medicine  and  my  change  of  base  was  a 
radical  one.  I  still  remember  how  tremblingly  I  at  first 
threw  myself  and  loved  ones  entirely  upon  God,  taking  Him 
as  our  Healer.  God  honored  the  stand  we  took.  I  went  to 
Him  with  diseased  lungs.  He  gave  me  sound  ones.  A 
heart  always  weak  He  replaced  by  a  heart  that  does  its 
duty  as  a  healthy  organ.  For  sometime  sickness  and  acci- 
dent tempted  the  whole  family,  but  God  always  came  to 
our  relief,  usually  at  once.  When  God  for  some  reason, 
seemed  to  delay,  even  then  the  healing  was  far  more  rapid 
than  natural  causes  would  account  for.  Even  when  se- 
verely burned  by  an  explosion  of  gas,  the  burn  was  instant- 
ly stopped  and  my  blistered  face  and  neck  was  entirely 
healed  in  a  marvelous  way.  Praise  God.  No  where  in  the 
Bible  can  we  find  a  logical  excuse  for  drug  swallowing.  The 
evidence  is  all  that  God  can  and  will  care  for  our  bodies 
without  the  help  of  catnip  tea  or  a  mustard  plaster,  if  we 
will  let  Him.  Would  you  live  in  that  blessed  place  where 
the  heatlh  giving,  two-fold  salvation  of  Jesus  thrills  the 
very  core  of  your  being?  Believe  God.  Mighty  testings 
may  lie  between  you  and  this  place  of  rest  and  power,  but 
Believe  God!  His  children  are  dearest  to  His  loving  heart 
when  they  cast  all  their  care  upon  Him.  All  their  little 
pains,  all  their  little  trials,  all  their  little  troubles,  all  their 
sicknesses.  The  only  real  difference  between  using  'home 
remedies'  and  employing  a  first  class  physician  is  the  choice 
between  the  comparative  (and  often  dangerous)  ignorance 
of  you  and  me  and  the  wisdom  that  comes  to  a  physician 
from  a  life  time  practice  and  earnest  study.  All  honor  to 
the  noble,  God  fearing  physician.  The  poor  old  world  has 
need  of  him,  but  the  sanctified  child  of  God  has  some- 


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thing  better.  No  one  drug  in  the  whole  materia  medica, 
but  has  a  certain  proportion  to  its  virtue,  an  evil  reflex 
action  in  some  other  direction." 

A  double  funeral  is  recorded  by  J.  F.  Washburn,  of 
husband  and  infant  son  of  Mrs.  Arvilla  Poor  Gibbons: 
"Little  Maurice  closed  his  eyes  to  this  world  January  22nd, 
aged  eight  and  one-half  months,  twelve  hours  later,  Frank, 
his  father,  died,  aged  twenty-five  years,  nine  and  one-half 
months.  Bro.  Gibbons  was  born  in  San  Francisco  and  baby 
Gibbons  was  born  in  Walla  Walla,  Wash.  The  father  was 
a  victim  of  lung  trouble  and  had  come  from  their  home  in 
Walla  Walla  to  the  sanitorium  at  Monrovia,  California.  We 
received  word  through  anxious  friends,  that  he  was  at  the 
Sanitorium  and  if  possible,  to  visit  him,  as  he  was  unsaved. 
I  responded  at  once  and  in  company  with  Bro.  L.  K.  Lor- 
beer,  of  Monrovia,  visited  him,  but  he  seemed  so  far  away 
and  we  decided  to  cry  mightily  to  God  for  him.  Again 
visiting  him  we  had  the  pleasure  of  rejoicing  in  prayer  with 
him  and  his  faith  and  life  and  love  was  strangely  changed. 
His  aged  father  and  brother  Albert  were  with  him  caring 
for  and  contorting  him.  He  having  found  Jesus  kept  the 
father  from  breaking  down  under  the  burden.  The  young 
wife  and  mother  feels  the  loss,  oh,  so  keenly,  but  bore  it  so 
bravely,  proving  the  power  of  Christ  in  extreme  need.  They 
were  in  caskets  resting  side  by  side  during  the  serv- 
ice and  carried  side  by  side  in  the  hearse  and  laid  in  the 
one  grave,  side  by  side." 

The  Spring,  of  Semi-Annual  Camp-meeting  and  Church 
in  General  Assembly,  was  one  of  much  earnestness  and  en- 
thusiasm. It  was  held  on  our  camp-ground  near  Garvanza, 
being  in  the  center  of  a  large  population  and  about  equal 
distance  between  Los  Angeles  and  Pasadena;  quite  a  num- 
ber of  those  who  do  not  camp  regularly  were  coming  from 
day  to  day  and  a  good  attendance  at  night.  We  find 
through  the  report  of  the  Board  of  Elders  some  new  chapels 
have  been  built  and  improvements  in  the  way  of  parson- 
ages, which  indicate  a  live  interest  in  the  work.  Some  dif- 
ferences were  pointed  out  between  our  methods  and  regula- 
tions and  others  that  are  equally  as  good  and  active  in  the 
gospel  work,  which  we  feel  makes  our  line  of  work  helpful 
to  individuals  in  being  aggressive  and  establishing  self 
confidence  and  faith  in  God  to  keep  all  we  have  committed 
unto  Him.  One  pastor  said:  "I  have  to  protect  the  flock 
from  the  wolves,  also  look  out  that  I  do  not  harm  the  flock." 
Then  told  of  the  conversion  of  a  drunkard  and  how  he  had 
inherited  an  awful  appetite  for  whiskey,  but  when  he  was 


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justified,  away  went  the  appetite.     Then  a  brother  preach- 
ed on  Hohness. 

Wednesday,  report  of  Churches  and  Pentecost.  Cre- 
dentials grarLted  Mattie  and  Cora  Adams  as  Evangelists; 
also  Fred  Vrigsted,  and  as  minister  to  William  Burkholder. 
Offerings  for  the  needy.  Night,  a  Holiness  man  from  the 
M.  E.  South  Church  preached.  A  brother  and  sister,  mis- 
sionaries, spoke  of  the  work  in  Japan  and  sang  in  that  lan- 
guage: "God  Be  With  You  Till  We  Meet  Again,"  after 
which  a  Japanese  brother  talked.  Bro.  Davis,  of  the  Free 
Methodist  Seminary  spoke  on  Education.  Saturday  after- 
noon, in  the  message  given,  the  brother  said  water  baptism 
should  be  continued  as  long  as  this  dispensation  continues. 
Divine  healing  is  a  healing  in  which  the  Almighty  brings 
about  the  destruction  of  disease  through  His  chosen  agen- 
cies and  restores  the  person  to  good  health.  Divine  heal- 
ing is  without  a  price,  but  is  as  free  as  the  salvation  Christ 
came  to  bring.  Christ  as  your  doctor  brings  a  blessing 
every  time  He  visits  you.  God  heals  little  troubles  of  all 
kind  as  well  as  big  and  difficult  ones,  also,  every  kind  of 
disease.  Jesus  included  all  the  incurable  diseases  when  He 
told  His  diciples  to  go  and  heal  the  sick.  God  can  cure  a 
consumptive  or  leper,  at  the  point  of  death."  At  the  call 
for  seekers,  several  came  for  healing  and  praised  God 
joyously. 

At  night,  several  sisters  spoke;  meeting  closing  with 
several  earnestly  seeking  salvation.  Sunday,  a  variety  in 
the  general  line  of  service,  with  power  and  hallowed  dem- 
onstrations; the  unction  resting  on  the  people  in  a  convinc- 
ing manner.  Afternoon,  a  brother  that  was  saved  at  the 
meeting  a  year  ago  and  called  to  preach,  sang  about  the 
prodigal : 

"Glory  to  God,  he's  got  home! 

From  sin  and  from  crime, 

From  feeding  the  swine. 

Glory  to  God,  he's  got  home!" 

Following  this  song  was  a  practical,  deep  sermon  in 
the  Spirit,  on  Holiness  as  God  commands  it;  showing  how 
no  man  can  truly  be  an  embassador  for  God  without  know- 
ing by  experience  as  well  as  theory,  the  power  of  the  Spir- 
it's witness  to  our  spirit  we  are  indeed  crucified  with  Christ 
which  means  the  destruction  of  the  "Old  man,  the  carnal 
mind,  the  body  of  sin,"  all  ms3aning  the  same.  God  is  able 
and  wants  to  give  us  a  pure  heart  and  establish  us  in  Holi- 
ness and  keep  us  under  all  circumstances  in  every  tempta- 
tion of  life. 

While  engaged  in  the  business  meeting,  the  report  from 


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the  terrible  earthquake  at  San  Francisco  came  through  sev- 
eral parties,  I  was  leaving  my  home  in  Los  Angeles  for  the 
camp-meeting  at  8:30  A.  M.  While  waiting  for  a  car,  a 
friend  said:  "Did  you  hear  about  the  earthquake?"  and 
said :  "The  most  dreadful  calamity  ever  known  in  the  West ; 
a  large  part  of  the  city  destroyed,  the  city  on  fire,  water 
pipes  broken,  thousands  of  people  homeless."  As  the  news 
came,  we  stopped  business  and  had  a  season  of  prayer  for 
the  people  in  general  and  our  own  number  that  we  knew 
were  there. 

Bro.  Fred  Lewis  wrote:  "We  feel  it  would  be  to  the 
glory  of  God  to  give  our  testimony  since  going  through  the 
terrible  strain  of  the  earthquake,  the  past  two  days.  As 
the  shock  came,  God  in  His  mercy  and  love,  gave  us  grace 
and  presence  of  mind  to  lift  our  hearts  in  prayer  and  praise. 
Then  dressing  ourselves  we  went  on  the  street,  with  our 
most  precious  jewels.  May  and  William,  and  a  basket  of 
clothing  for  them.  By  this  time  the  streets  were  crowd- 
ed with  men,  women  and  children,  panic  stricken  and  full 
of  grief.  Oh,  that  awful  scene  of  the  dead,  wounded  and 
drunken  and  the  city  on  fire!  We  started  immediately  for 
the  Ferry,  a  distance  of  one  and  a  quarter  miles,  crossing  the 
street  from  one  side  to  the  other  to  avoid  the  debris  of  the 
falling  buildings  and  tangled  wires.  We  arrived  just  in 
time  to  catch  the  6:40  boat  and  were  soon  safely  landed  in 
Melrose,  where  wife's  mother  lives.  How  sad,  while  cross- 
ing the  Bay,  to  look  back  on  that  wicked  city  which  was 
suffering  what  seemed  to  me  the  awful  judgment  of  a  just 
and  holy  God.  We  thought  of  Sodom  and  Gormorrah  and 
of  the  dreadful  time  yet  to  come  when  not  only  one  city, 
but  the  heavens  and  earth  shall  be  on  fire.  God  help  us  to 
be  faithful  in  warning  the  people  of  their  dreadful  doom. 

"That  great  magnificent  city  that  a  few  hours  since 
stood  so  boldly  to  the  front  in  her  pride  and  pomp  and 
show,  is  by  one  stroke  of  Jehovah's  hand,  a  thing  of  the 
past.  We  felt  God's  people  will  come  out  safe,  but  not 
without  great  tribulation.  'God  is  our  refuge,  a  very  pres- 
ent help  in  time  of  trouble.'  " 

Bro.  Walter  C.  Brand,  speaking  of  the  earthquake, 
says:  "What  caused  it?  Some  say  natural  causes,  but 
God  has  control  of  all  nature.  'He  looketh  on  the  earth 
and  it  trembleth!  He  toucheth  the  hills  and  they  smoke! 
Psa.  104.'  God  always  has  some  good  reason  when  He  per- 
mits such  ruin  to  be  wrought.  Perhaps  the  leading  lesson 
taught  by  this  visitation  is  that  men  are  worth  more  than 
m.oney.  'I  will  cause  the  arrogancy  of  the  proud  to  cease, 
and  will  lay  low  the  haughtiness  of  the  terrible.     I  will 


374  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

make  a  man  more  rare  than  fine  gold.  The  earth  shall  be 
shaken  out  of  her  place,  in  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  of  hosts:" 
Isa.  13. 

"The  awful  spirit  of  greed  or  commercialism  that  has 
so  possessed  America  has  received  a  telling  stroke.  Many 
millions  of  dollars'  worth  of  property  destroyed  in  a  single 
day.  'In  one  hour  great  riches  had  come  to  naught.' 
Rev.  18.  The  liberal  giving  from  all  directions  will  teach 
the  masses  by  practical  experience  that  it  is  more  blessed 
to  give  than  to  receive.  Money,  which  has  been  the  God  of 
so  many,  is  taking  its  true  place  as  a  servant;  as  a  result 
of  this  event  of  Providence.  Love  for  our  suffering  fel- 
lowman  has  conquered  the  love  of  money.  0  that  this  les- 
son may  not  be  forgotten!  If  God  had  wanted  to  destroy 
men,  He  would  have  let  this  shock  come  at  an  hour  when 
the  business  section  was  crowded.  NO.  He  spares  most 
of  them  that  they  may  repent,  while  their  idol,  wealth,  He 
recklessly  destroys.  Psa.  107:34.  Like  Sodom,  St.  Pierre 
and  Galveston,  San  Francisco  was  a  most  Godless  city,  and 
that  may  be  the  reason  why  Providence  allowed  'natural 
causes'  to  ruin  her  instead  of  ruining  Los  Angeles,  which 
no  doubt  contains  ten  times  as  many  Christians  in  propor- 
tion to  its  size,  but  God  intends  the  lesson  for  us  too." 

The  "Los  Angeles  Times"  reports  from  a  prominent 
Minister  in  that  city,  commenting  on  the  earthquake.  Heb. 
12:26-27.  "He  hath  promised  saying.  Yet  once  more  I 
shake  not  the  earth  only,  but  also  Heaven  and  this  word. 
Yet  once  more  signifieth  the  removing  of  those  things  that 
are  shaken  as  of  things  that  are  made,  that  those  things 
which  cannot  be  shaken  may  remain."  After  dwelling  on 
the  enevitable  dissolution  of  all  material  things,  he  said 
we  should  take  time  to  inquire  into  the  reason  for  this 
dissolving  scene.  The  events  which  are  beyond  our  con- 
trol are  of  moral  significance.  When  men  heard  of  the 
Northern  disaster,  instantly  their  minds  raised  the  ques- 
tion. Had  God  anything  to  do  with  it?  An  atheistic  world 
and  an  apostate  church  were  quick  with  their  reply  in  the 
negative.  It  was  explained  as  originating  in  purely 
natural  causes.  "According  to  certain  thinkers  we  are  shut 
up  to  one  or  two  hypotheses,  that  an  avenging  Diety  did 
it,  or  the  peculiar  condition  of  the  earth  fully  accounts  for 
it.  To  think  of  a  wrathful  God  in  connection  with  it  is 
revolting,  for  God  is  love.  He  would  not  do  a  thing  like 
that.  It  was  some  natural  law."  "Now,"  said  the  speak- 
er, "if  this  be  the  reasoning,  that  God  could  not  be  the 
author  of  the  earthquake  because  He  is  a  God  of  love,  what 
is  to  be  said  of  an  Almighty  God  of  love  with  a  nature  of 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  375 

love,  failing  to  step  in  between  the  creatures  of  His  love 
and  natural  law,  and  failing  to  control  that  law  in  favor  of 
men?  If  the  San  Francisco  horror  is  to  be  attributed  to 
purely  natural  causes,  then  may  we  not  contend  in  all  rev- 
erence, that  God  should  have  prevented  it?  When  men 
conclude  unscripturally  concerning  disasters  they  invoke 
the  worshippers  of  God  in  trouble.  By  explaining  the  re- 
cent event  on  lines  of  rationalism.  We  are  exposed  to  the 
charge  of  worshiping  a  God  of  love  who  is  indifferent  to 
His  creatures,  or  a  God  who  is  mastered  by  His  own  laws 
and  cannot  deliver  from  peril  those  whom  He  loves.  Wp 
repudiate  the  rationalistic  position.  We  believe  God  was 
in  the  earthquake  and  we  believe  in  God  as  a  God  of  love 
and  we  can  see  in  the  truth  that  He  is  a  God  of  love,  an 
argument  for  His  presence  in  the  earthquake.  This  earth 
after  God  created  it  was  not  flying  off  from  God  upon  a  des- 
tiny of  chance  and  fate.  This  is  a  profoundly  moral  world 
and  moral  natures  inspire  its  life.  In  the  consideration  of 
earthquakes  and  volcanic  eruptions,  the  subject  must  not 
be  discussed  apart  from  the  thought  of  this  world's  connec- 
tions with  the  government  of  God.  We  must  not  be  un- 
mindful of  the  fact  of  sin,  that  is  to  say,  rebellion  agai.fist 
the  authority  and  ways  of  God.  Why  have  we  been  spar- 
ed, while  San  Francisco  has  been  destroyed?  Do  not  ten;p!: 
God  by  saying  that  it  is  its  geographical  position,  or  the 
geographical  formation  of  the  land  upon  which  it  is  built. 
It  is  my  solemn  conviction  that  the  only  thing  which  has 
saved  Los  Angeles  is  the  intense  and  abounding  prayer 
life  of  many  of  the  Lord's  intercessors  in  this  city." 

Bro.  L.  A.  Clark  writes :  *'God  in  His  wisdom,  has  seen 
best  to  take  another  from  the  Holiness  ranks.  Our  be- 
loved fellow  laborer,  George  Quinan,  was  bom  in  New 
York  City  March  12th,  1846  and  fell  asleep  in  Jesus  at 
Redlands,  July  3rd,  1906,  11  P.  M.  He  was  married  in  1887 
to  Emma  Ely.  They  were  blest  with  two  children,  George 
and  Arthur,  Arthur  dying  at  the  age  of  nine  years. 

"The  funeral  services  were  conducted  by  the  writer 
in  Redlands,  July  5th,  at  two  P.  M.  We  laid  him  away  in 
the  hill  cemetery,  there  to  await  the  sound  of  the  trumpet 
of  God,  when  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  be  raised  first  and 
they  that  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  to  meet 
the  Lord  in  the  air.  Bro.  Quinan  was  an  elder  in  tVie  Pres- 
byterian Church  when  the  light  of  Holiness  shone  across 
his  path,  in  the  early  days  of  the  Holiness  work.  He  was 
much  in  love  with  Bro.  Swing  and  much  helped  by  him. 
He  soon  felt  his  place  was  among  the  holy  pe  )ple.  In  Au- 
gust, 1891,  he  was  elected  President  of  the  Southern  Call- 


376  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

fornia  and  Arizona  Holiness  Association,  spending  six 
months  in  visiting  the  churches,  giving  through  1he  Pente- 
cost an  interesting  account  of  them.  He  went  to  Minne- 
sota and  set  in  order  a  church  in  the  town  of  Dakota,  also 
preaching  in  several  places  in  Wisconsin.  He  wrote  much 
for  the  paper  and  several  songs.  He  believed  in  sancti- 
fication  as  the  basis  of  church  membership  and  strenuously 
and  constantly  preached  and  talked  it.  I  think  of  him  as 
a  man  of  decided  views.  The  lone  way  was  his  choice. 
Being  well  read,  as  well  as  genteel  in  manners,  made  him 
acceptable  among  all  classes.  There  was  only  one  Bro. 
Quinan  in  our  work.  May  the  ranks  be  filled  by  those  who 
shall  continue  to  carry  on  the  same  work." 

These  last  years  seemingly  speed  by  so  rapidly  and  we 
are  here  in  camp  again.  This  time  it  is  our  Twenty-seventh 
Annual  gathering  and  we  are  on  our  own  camp  ground, 
which  've  all  appreciate  more  and  more  each  tiaui  we  gath- 
er here.  We  can  tee  improvements  as  well  as  growth  in 
the  natural  shade  trees,  and  as  we  feel  a  personal  interest 
so  it  will  become  dear  to  us,  as  was  old  Downey  camp- 
ground. 

Friday  night  was  a  peculiarly  strange  meeting,  but 
proved  of  special  good  for  the  whole  meeting.  The  usual 
meetings  on  Saturday.  At  night  J.  F.  Washburn  expound- 
ed our  statement  of  doctrine  on  sanctification.  Prayer 
for  a  sick  girl.  The  Sunday  services  were  frought  with 
earnest  prayers,  deep  spiritual  testimonies,  messages  given 
in  power  and  thoughtful  study,  that  as  we  listened  we  were 
made  to  feel  God  was  honoring  the  truth,  though  we  were 
laboring  under  great  and  difficult  problems  to  solve.  The 
tide  ran  deep,  as  well  as  broad  and  high.  In  the  after- 
noon, George  Goings,  who  came  all  the  way  from  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  preached.  Night,  Sister  Washburn  and  S.  Bicker 
gave  their  early  experiences. 

At  the  business  meeting  Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  the  Board 
of  Elders  reported:  "Since  the  Spring  meeting  great  care 
and  responsibility  has  fallen  upon  us  because  of  certain 
teachings  and  phenomena,  that  took  hold  among  us.  In 
the  Los  Angeles  church,  under  Bro.  Pendleton's  pastorate, 
there  began  to  be  taught  the  error  that  the  baptism  or  the 
gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost  is  received  some  time  after  sancti- 
fication and  not  at  sanctification.  A  great  enthusiasm  and 
zeal  sprang  up  that  refused  to  be  corrected  on  doctrinal 
points.  There  also  appeared  among  them  a  manifestation 
of  strange  chatterings  and  mumblings  that  they  in  com- 
mon with  some  other  congregations  in  Los  Angeles,  desig- 
nated as  a  "gift  of  tongues,"  and  held  as  an  outward  sign 
of  the  return  of  the  first  Pentecost  with  its  power.     There 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  377 

with  it  sprung  up  the  teaching  that  none  who  had  not  re- 
ceived this  so  called  gift  of  tongues  had  not  received  their 
pentecost,  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  power.  A  meet- 
ing at  this  church  held  July  12th,  at  which  there  was 
teaching  in  the  meeting,  trying  by  all  gentle  means  to  cor- 
rect their  errors  of  doctrine  and  bring  them  back  to  a 
scriptural  foundation.  Bro.  Pendleton  was  called  before 
the  Board  and  kindly  admonished  in  regard  to  the  doctrine, 
which  admonition  he  received  kindly,  but  did  not  suppress 
this  teaching.  The  following  resolution  was  passed  and 
read  to  the  meeting,  also  published  in  the  Pentecost.  'We, 
the  Board  of  Elders,  cannot  tolerate  any  teaching  of  a  third 
work  of  grace,  nor  that  which  leads  up  to  that  teaching. 
Any  person  who  is  sanctified  has  received  his  Pentecost, 
the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  fire.  We  wish  to  en- 
courage all  to  seek  of  God  all  His  gifts  and  graces  and  ex- 
hort them  by  sobriety  and  careful  living  and  teaching  to 
recommend  what  they  have  to  the  world.'  Different  mem- 
bers of  the  Board  visited  them  from  time  to  time  and  tried 
to  correct  and  teach  them,  but  to  no  purpose.  While  deny- 
ing that  they  taught  a  third  work,  they  continued  to  teach 
one.  Upon  coming  to  the  camp  ground,  August  11th,  an- 
other meeting  was  held.  While  every  member  of  the  Board 
agreed  that  there  was  a  grave  and  deadly  error  taught, 
which  is  developing  into  fanaticism,  yet  we  hesitated  to 
deal  too  hastily  with  it,  hoping  to  win  them  by  tenderness 
and  love.  The  following  resolution  was  passed,  which  it 
was  hoped  would  be  sufficient: 

"Whereas,  there  has  arisen  teaching  contrary  to  the 
Bible  and  to  Sec.  9,  of  our  Statement  of  Doctrine,  which 
says  sanctification  is  known  in  the  Scriptures  as  the  bap- 
tism of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  fire,  as  the  pov>^er,  being  filled 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  purity  cf  heart,  as  the  anointing,  as 
the  promise  of  the  Father,  we  as  a  Board  of  Elders  reaffirm 
Sec.  11  of  Page  15,  which  reads:  'No  person  shall  be  per- 
mitted to  teach  or  preach  contrary  to  our  rules,  regulations 
or  doctrine  in  the  public  worship  and  any  persisting  in  so 
doing  shall  be  stopped.'  But,  seeing  that  it  did  not  have 
the  desired  effect,  also  that  the  adherents  of  the  new  faith 
seemed  unteachable  and  bound  to  propogate  their  error  by 
teaching  others  publicly  and  in  private,  we  became  convinc- 
ed that  we  must  make  a  decided  and  positive  stand  against 
it  or  it  would  ruin  the  work.  Also,  upon  the  best  investi- 
gation we  were  able  to  give  we  became  convinced  that  their 
so-called  tongues  is  a  strange  delusion  founded  as  it  is  up- 
on unsound  teaching.  Hence  we  adopted  the  following  and 
are  now  enforcing  it  to  the  best  of  our  ability:  'Moved  and 


378  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

carried  that  the  resolution  adopted  by  us  last  Saturday, 
based  upon  our  rules  and  the  Bible,  be  strictly  enforced  in 
the  meetings  and  upon  the  camp-ground  and  in  our 
churches,  to  the  extent  of  suppressing  all  third  experience 
teaching  whether  so-called  by  the  teachers  or  not.  While 
we  believe  in  a  Scriptural  gift  of  tongues,  we  do  not  be- 
lieve this  present  manifestation  founded  on  scriptural  doc- 
trine, is  such,  and  we  forbid  its  use  among  us.' 

Wednesday.  General  business  with  offering  for  the 
needy.  Thursday.  It  was  moved  and  carried  that  we  sell 
the  Home  of  Rest  property  and  place  $1000  of  the  proceeds 
in  the  hands  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Goings  for  an  industrial  and 
training  school  work  in  the  South,  and  $500  in  the  hands 
of  Bro.  and  Sister  Chapman  to  finish  the  house  of  worship 
at  Columbus,  Georgia,  and  that  the  balance  go  toward  the 
building  of  a  permanent  tabernacle  for  our  camp-meetings. 
Friday.  Tents  assigned  to  workers.  Officers  elected. 
Bro.  L.  A.  Clark  being  elected  President.  The  Board  of 
Elders  was  requested  to  investigate  song  books  and  re- 
commend a  good  one  for  general  use  in  the  church.  Bro. 
and  Sister  Kelly  offered  a  large  room  for  the  use  of  a  train- 
ing school,  also  thirty-five  chairs;  which  offer  was  ac- 
cepted. J.  F.  Washburn  was  appointed  Superintendent  of 
the  school  and  Lou.  V.  Smith,  assistant.  Night,  the  young 
people's  six  P.  M.  meeting  continued  with  interest  and  much 
manifest  power  till  eight  o'clock  and  the  general  meeting 
ran  along  with  short  songs  and  testimony  and  shouts  of 
joy  and  glory,  with  steadily  rising  tide,  proving  the  Holy 
Spirit  was  in  charge.  Bro.  Massy  speaking  with  unction 
on  the  sanctified  life.  Sunday  morning  was  glorious  all 
through.  Afternoon,  more  so.  Night,  best  of  all.  Tues- 
day night,  Bro.  George  Smith,  of  Phoenix,  Arizona,  related 
his  experience  of  being  left  in  a  party  of  sixteen,  twelve  of 
whom  were  infidels  and  he  the  onlj'-  Christian  among  them. 
They  undertook  to  break  down  his  profession  and  experi- 
ence, but  he  fought  them  with  the  word  of  God.  They 
took  this  from  him  and  persecuted  him  pitilessly,  but  he 
bowed  himself  before  God,  called  upon  Him  who  has  prom- 
ised never  to  leave  us  nor  forsake  us.  God  heard  and 
poured  the  peace  and  glory  upon  him  so  that  his  enemies 
were  confounded  and  one  of  them  told  him  at  once  that  he 
had  an  experience  which  the  persecutors  could  not  under- 
stand. 

Friday  afternoon  Sister  Edgar  of  the  Florence  Crit- 
tenden Home,  spoke  on  the  rescue  work.  Saturday  after- 
noon after  general  services,  Sister  Bobbins  told  of  her  ex- 
perience with  the  third  experience  "tongues"  movement  in 
Monrovia.     It  seemed  some  great  manifestation  came  upon 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  379 

her  which  was  very  pleasant  for  a  time,  but  they  left  her 
in  awful  darkness  and  agony  of  soul  from  which  it  seemed 
almost  impossible  for  her  to  be  delivered.  Her  experi- 
ence was  thrilling  and  horrifying,  but  she  at  last  found  de- 
liverance while  reading  at  family  worship  of  Christ's  agony 
in  the  garden  where  He  sweat  as  it  were  great  drops  of 
blood. 

The  last  Sunday  morning  the  subject  was:  "It  Is  Fin- 
ished," the  sermon  delivered  by  Bro.  Parker  in  a  very  im- 
pressive manner,  after  which  the  Lord's  Supper  was  ob- 
served with  God's  manifest  presence ;  following  was  a  state- 
ment from  R.  H.  Amon,  who  was  a  revivalist  here  nearly 
thirty  years  ago  and  took  part  in  the  Holiness  movement 
in  its  earliest  stage,  but  had  not  been  among  us  for  years. 
He  told  how  he  had  been  persuaded  by  older  preachers  not 
to  be  too  enthusiastic  about  Holiness,  so  he  lost  it.  He 
said  he  realized  now  he  was  too  harsh  toward  those  oppos- 
ing it.  He  got  to  the  place  where  he  opposed  the  doctrine 
as  a  second  work  of  grace  and  sold  his  books  on  Holiness, 
but  he  thanked  God  that  through  the  M.  E.  Church  he  had 
been  reclaimed  and  with  the  aid  of  the  Nazarine  and  Holi- 
ness Church  people,  he  had  regained  sanctification.  He  said, 
"I  thank  God  He  has  raised  you  up  to  spread  Holiness." 
Night.  Bro.  Goings :  "Your  articles  in  Pentecost  help  our 
people  in  the  Southland  in  many  ways.  They  pray  con- 
stantly for  the  leaders  here  that  God  may  guide  you  aright. 
You  shall  be  my  people  though  we  may  not  be  buried  in  the 
same  place.  I  expect  to  serve  God  clear  through  and  see 
the  Everlasting  City.  When  people  backslide  from  Holi- 
ness they  get  bitter  and  sour — worse  than  crab-apples. 
Let  us  keep  sweet." 


THE  HOLINESS  CHURCH  BIBLE  TRAINING  SCHOOL 
Information  by  the  Superintendent 

Located  at  1258  Temple  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  to 
prepare  workers  for  home  and  foreign  missionary  work, 
opened  October  8th,  1906. 

Board  of  Officers 

L.  A.  Clark,  Chairman. 

J.  F.  Washburn,  Superintendent. 

Mrs.  Lou  V.  Smith,  Assistant  Superintendent. 

Mrs.  Adalaide  Kelly,  Matron. 

Course  of  Study 

The  Old  and  New  Testament  Topically. 

Bible  History,  Bible  Doctrine,  Hygiene,  Spanish. 


380  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

Teachers 
Mrs.    Mattie    Adams,    English,    including     grammar, 
rhetoric,  etc, 

Mrs.  Lon.  V.  Smith,  Bible  History. 
Walter  C.  Brand,  Spanish  and  Bible. 
George  M.  Teel,  Bible  Theology. 
J.  F.  Washburn,  New  Testament  Doctrine. 
L.  A.  Clark,  Missions. 

Text  Books  so  far  as  Chosen 

The  Bible  on  all  Bible  subjects. 

Binney's  Theological  Compend. 

Walker's  Philosophy  of  the  Plan  of  Salvation. 

De  Tornas'  Spanish  Grammar. 

Read  &  Kellogg's  English  Grammar. 

The  teachers,  text  books,  and  course  of  study  were 

chosen  with  the  view  of  making  a  beginning;  we  shall  add 
other  studies  and  engage  other  teachers  to  assist  in  making 
the  school  profitable  to  all  who  attend  and  worthy  of  t'^e 
patronage  of  lovers  of  the  truth  in  its  simplicity  and  pur- 
ity. The  school  hours  will  be  nine  A.  M.  to  twelve  M.,  dur- 
ing five  days  each  week.  There  will  be  a  regular  reading 
course  on  Holiness  and  other  topics  by  different  author?. 
Tuition,  board  and  all  the  privileges  of  the  school  are  to  be 
free,  and  kept  up  by  free-will  offerings  from  the  students, 
parents  and  friends  of  the  school.  This  harmonizes  with 
the  Bible  and  with  our  method  of  business  in  general. 

There  should  be  a  liberal  support  to  any  Christian  in- 
stitution on  the  plane  of  Holiness,  which  undertakes  to 
give  an  opportunity  to  the  poor  as  well  as  those  well  to  do 
in  life  to  prepare  themselves  for  efficient  workers  at  home 
or  abroad,  in  the  interest  of  precious  souls  that  are  to  live 
on  forever,  somewhere,  in  weal  or  woe.  The  teachers  of- 
fer their  services  free,  yet  there  may  be  some  among  them 
who  give  their  principle  time  and  service  in  the  school  who 
will  need  assistance,  which  should  be  supplied  by  free-will 
offering  as  other  needs  of  the  school.  There  will  be  need 
of  blackboards,  maps,  encyclopedias  and  general  school  sup- 
plies. We  believe  God  would  have  just  sue;  a  training 
school  in  the  city  of  Los  Angeles  to  prove  both  God  and  His 
workers,  and  establish  faith  in  God  right  in  the  preparatory 
schools  for  a  life  of  faith  and  works.  The  use  of  the  Hall, 
22x80  feet,  has  been  made  free,  to  us,  as  well  as  several 
rooms  for  students,  all  of  which  we  appreciate.  Any  oll'er- 
ings  until  further  notice,  can  be  sent  to  WilTs  M.  Kelly, 
1258  Temple  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Cal.  We  reali/.e  it  is  a 
great  undertaking  and  a  responsible  work,  and  will  need 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  381 

the  co-operation  of  the  Church  in  prayers,  sympathy  and 
offerings  to  make  it  a  success.  We  expect  those  of  differ- 
ent denominations  and  good  citizens  in  favor  of  temperance 
even  to  prohibition,  on  the  liquor  question,  and  purity  on 
all  lines,  to  assist  in  carrying  forward  an  institution  based 
on  such  principles.  Any  desiring  to  become  students,  ad- 
dress J.  F.  Washburn,  Superintendent,  543  South  Fremont 
Avenue,  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

SAFE    WITHIN    THE    VALE 

J.  F.  Washburn,  speaking  of  the  departure  of  Little 
Florence  (as  she  was  familiarly  called) ,  daughter  of  our  be- 
reaved Sister  Rebecca  Goble,  188  Franklin  Avenue,  Pasa- 
dena, who  passed  from  this  world  of  suffering,  sorrow  and 
death  to  the  land  that  shines  brighter  than  the  sun,  where 
no  tears  ever  fall  and  death  never  comes.  "Sunday  even- 
ing, Septemeber,  30th,  Mother,  sister  Stella,  brother  Paul, 
with  a  few  friends,  witnessed  her  triumphant  departure. 
She  was  saved  at  a  very  early  age,  becoming  a  member  of 
the  Holiness  Church.  She  was  true  to  her  convictions,  al- 
though sometimes  discouraged  and  would  lose  the  real  as- 
surance, yet  always  held  to  the  true  faith  and  knew  how  to 
find  the  Lord.  Through  her  wasting  sickness  her  experi- 
ence grew  brighter  until  it  reached  a  halo  of  glory  that  was 
most  wonderful,  for  one  so  young.  She  proved  a  ready 
help  and  steady  comfort  to  mother  under  many  trials  and  as 
the  counsellor  of  sister,  will  be  much  missed  in  the  home 
circle.  She  rejoiced  in  the  fact  that  she  was  going  home 
to  be  with  Jesus.  The  writer,  two  days  before  her  death, 
spoke  of  the  good  time  at  our  last  camp-meeting  and  she 
quickly  responded,  'Yes,  the  big  camp-meeting  over  yonder 
— I  shall  soon  be  there,'  and  such  a  glow  of  glory  came  over 
her  that  it  seemed  she  might  take  her  flight  there  and 
then. 

'The  funeral  was  at  their  home.  Subject,  'There  is 
hope  of  the  righteous  in  her  death.'  Young  friends 
with  her  Bible  School  teacher,  took  charge  of  the  singing; 
six  young  ladies  in  white  bore  the  white  casket,  as  we  laid 
her  beside  her  papa;  (the  earth  where  he  had  been  re- 
cently laid  still  being  fresh  at  our  feet)  there  to  await  the 
resurrection  call." 

Sister  J.  F.  Washburn  gives  some  lines  in  her  memory, 
as  her  faithful  Sunday  School  scholar: 


382  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

Dear  eyes,  dear  loving  eyes, 
Which  beamed  so  lovingly  for  years, 
I  gaze  once  more  into  the  depths 
While  mine  are  filled  with  tears. 

Dear  eyes,  dear  laughing  eyes, 
When  mirth  flashed  from  their  bar, 
Sea  never  had  a  brighter  gem 
Sky  never  clearer  star. 

Dear  eyes,  dear  honest  eyes, 
Which,  when  the  soul  looked  out. 
Taught  me  anew  in  faith's  pure  creed, 
And  checked  my  half -formed  doubt. 

Dear  eyes,  dear  trusting  eyes, 

I  saw  their  glory  shine 

And  did  not  think  that  they  would  close  so  soon 

When  last  their  gaze  met  mine. 

But,  yet,  dear  tired  eyes, 

They  closed  that  day  in  sleep 

And  waked  no  more  with  laughing  light, 

And  waked  no  more  to  weep. 

Dear  eyes,  dear  grieved  for  eyes, 
Doubtless  they'll  look  for  me. 
Until  my  work  on  earth  is  done, 
And  I  at  home  shall  be. 

I  can  hardly  realize  our  Florence  has  left  us.  Having 
known  her  so  long,  she  being  one  among  the  most  interested 
in  my  class  of  young  people.  I  had  learned  to  appreciate 
her  help  and  faithfulness  so  much.  I  shall  miss  her 
socially,  and  her  Christian  fellowship  was  sweet  and  inspir- 
ing. She  met  her  trials  and  difficulties  with  much  strength 
of  character  for  one  of  her  frail  body  and  sensitive  nature. 
As  I,  with  the  class,  viewed  her  once  lovely  form,  pale,  si- 
lent and  cold,  lying  in  the  beautiful  white  casket  covered 
with  flowers  brought  by  loving  friends,  and  witnessed  the 
sorrowing  ones  as  they  gathered  to  get  a  parting  glimpse 
of  her  restful  looking  features,  we  truly  felt  deeply  bereav- 
ed and  our  aching  hearts  will  be  sore  for  many  days  to 
come,  and  yet  we  remember  she  is  ours  and  we  shall  go  to 
meet  her,  for  I  claim — 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  •  383 

"All,  all  my  class  for  Jesus, 
Not  one  that  I  can  spar-;. 
All,  all  my  class  for  Heaven, 
None  shall  be  missing  there." 

An  Experience  of  A  Night  With  the  So-Called  Tongues 

Bro.  W.  M.  Kelly  says:  "My  first  knowledge  of  them 
was  on  a  Sunday  morning  at  the  Holiness  Band  meeting, 
Los  Angeles,  Cal.  Dear  Old  Sister  Potts,  told  of  her  con- 
version years  ago  and  of  her  sanctification  twenty-five 
years  ago  and  the  preceding  week  she  had  received  the  bap- 
tism of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  tongues.  She  exclaimed:  'Bab, 
bab,  bab,  bab!'  After  meeting  she  told  a  sister  that  the 
interpretation  was  'Praise  God!  Praise  God!'  Not  long 
after  that  I  went  with  my  band  of  workers  to  the  Hawthorne 
Street  Holiness  Church,  which  had  become  affected  with 
tongues.  When  we  arrived,  the  meeting  was  running  at 
high  tide  and  several  demonstrated  in  tongues,  and  did  it 
in  a  way  that  seemed  to  say,  'What  do  you  think  of  that?' 
or  'How  is  that  to  be  accounted  for,  if  this  thing  is  not  of 
God?'  One  sister  demonstrated  in  an  operatic  style,  with 
another  sister  following  second.  A  young  sister  said  to  me, 
'Let  us  pray.'  We  knelt  and  two  of  them  began  to  pray  God 
to  cast  the  devil  out  of  those  people  in  Jesus's  name.  At 
first  it  seemed  rather  bold  in  these  young  girls,  but  soon  my 
soul  began  to  respond  and  I  said:  'Amen,  Lord,  in  Jesus' 
name.'  I  put  my  hand  out  toward  Bro.  Lemoine,  who  was 
chattering  very  much  as  I  have  heard  animals  chatter,  and 
commanded  that  chattering  devil  to  stop  in  Jesus'  name, 
and  almost  immediately  he  stopped.  I  commanded  the 
two  women  to  stop,  in  Jesus'  name,  and  they  soon  stopped. 
I  then  undertook  to  read  some  scripture  and  talk,  when 
W.  H.  Pendleton,  the  pastor,  sprang  to  his  feet  and  charged 
me  with  being  angry  and  Bro.  Lemoine  said  I  should  not 
be  allowed  to  speak  in  that  Church  and  confusion  reigned 
for  a  time,  when  Bro.  Asa  Adams  came  to  my  relief  and 
took  the  floor,  and  I  sat  down.  The  next  day  Bro.  Adams 
and  I  spent  three  hours  with  Bro.  Pendleton  trying  to  recon- 
cile the  third  experience  doctrine  by  which  they  claim  to  get 
this  tongue  business.  Finally  I  told  Bro.  Pendleton  I  was 
convinced  they  had  obtained  strange  fire  and  had  thereby 
come  under  the  influence  of  a  deceiving,  lying  spirit  and 
were  under  a  strong  delusion.  He  said:  'Bro.  Kelly,  God 
will  strike  you  dead.'  I  said.  He  ought  to  if  I  am  not  tell- 
ing the  truth. 

"Soon  the  all-day  meeting  of  the  seven  churches  was  at 
Hawthorne  Street,  and  the  Board  of  Elders  dealt  with  the 


384  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

matter  and  forbade  the  teaching  of  a  third  experience,  Bro, 
Pendleton  continued  to  allow  this  heresy  to  be  taught  and 
many  of  those  who  attended  the  meetings  became  deluded 
and  deceived  by  it.  A  few  weeks  later,  I  attended  an  all- 
night  meeting  there,  reaching  there  about  eleven  P.  M.,  and 
found  them  going  on  at  a  great  rate.  Four  or  five  were 
lying  stretched  out  on  the  floor,  others  were  babbling  in 
strange  and  unintelligible  sounds.  I  walked  over  to  Bro. 
Sargent,  who  embraced  me.  Then  Bro.  Wride  engaged  me 
in  conversation  about  the  strange  phenomena,  trying  to 
show  by  the  scripture  that  this  was  truly  that  spoken  of 
by  Joel,  the  Prophet.  Sister  Malone,  of  Redlands,  who 
was  at  the  altar  seeking,  then  stretched  out  on  the  floor  and 
lay  like  one  dead.  Many  gathered  around  her  and  some 
chattered  and  put  their  hands  on  her,  working  her  jaws 
and  praying  for  the  Holy  Ghost  baptism  upon  her.  I  sat 
down  to  await  developments.  Sister  Sargent  came  and  told 
me  she  had  just  received  the  tongues  and  she  knew  it  was  of 
God  and  He  would  make  it  all  plain  to  me  if  I  would  only 
wait  on  Him.  I  sat  in  front  of  the  altar  rail,  talking  to 
Sister  Dodson,  when  I  felt  the  spirit  of  testimony  come  up- 
on me.  I  told  them  I  was  saved  up  to  date  and  felt  as  sweet 
as  Heaven.  I  wanted  them  to  feel  easy,  for  I  had  not  come 
to  spy  them  out,  not  to  club  them,  but  to  get  out  of  the 
meeting,  all  the  good  I  could.  I  read  Heb.  4:12-13  and  gave 
my  experience,  telling  them  how  of  late  I  had  been  much  in 
prayer  and  reading  the  Word,  and  by  a  prayerful  ex- 
amination of  my  heart  I  was  sure  that  the  Holy  Ghost  was 
still  abiding  in  my  heart  and  now  I  could  raise  my  hand 
toward  Heaven  and  say  I  was  ready  to  receive  anything  God 
had  to  give  me.  Bro.  Pendleton  said,  'Are  you  ready  to 
receive  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost?'  I  said,  another 
Holy  Ghost?  No.  I  would  have  to  deny  Him  who  is  abid- 
ing in  my  heart,  to  receive  another.  Then  Sister  McGow- 
ern  began  to  speak  in  an  unknown  tongue,  and  shook  her 
finger  at  me  as  if  rebuking  me  and  the  Spirit  in  me  felt  the 
rebuke  as  much  as  if  she  had  said,  'You  are  on  the  road  to 
Hell  and  will  be  lost  if  you  do  not  repent.'  Sister  Lemoine 
jumped  up  from  the  altar  rail  and  said  she  felt  the  Spirit 
had  been  grieved.  F.  E.  Hill  taught  a  third  experience 
very  definitely  and  several  of  them  were  all  talking  at  once. 
The  excitement  continued  some  time;  they  prayed  for  me 
and  laid  their  hands  on  me,  working  my  jaws  and  chattering 
in  strange  sounds,  until  I  was  contemplating  them  to  stop 
and  take  their  hands  off",  when  the  Spirit  said,  'I  will  rebuke 
them.'  When  they  had  taken  their  hands  off  such  a  sen- 
sation of  joy  went  all  through  me  and  I  was  on  my  feet. 
Some  one  said,  *He  will  have  the  tongues.'     Some  Spirit 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  885 

suggested  that  I  say  a  few  words  of  Spanish,  as  I  knew  a 
httle,  so  I  knew  that  was  a  lying  Spirit.  Again  the  same 
Spirit  suggested  that  I  say,  *Heli-o-H-e-o-h-hie-un-to-um. 
Brethren,  this  is  the  mighty  work  of  God  and  it  is  ail  right. 
This  is  an  unknown  tongue  and  the  interpretation  suggest- 
ed at  that  time,'  but  I  paid  no  attention  to  it  but  praised 
God.  My  heart  longed  for  some  one  to  respond  to  the  name 
of  Jesus,  but  none  of  them  did.  They  closed  the  meeting 
at  five  A.  M.,  proving  to  me  the  text  2  Thes.  2:11:  'And  for 
this  cause  God  shall  send  them  a  strange  delusion,  that  they 
should  believe  a  lie.'  " 

Known  as  the  Flower  Girl  in  Los  Angeles,  Mrs,  Hetty 
Kaestner  Vrigsted  gives  her  experience:  "Born  in  Mason 
City,  111.  Born  again,  John  3:7,  in  Kansas  City,  1894;  join- 
ed the  M.  E.  Church  in  New  Albany,  Indiana,  March  17, 
1895.  Sanctified  July  4th,  1895  on  the  National  Hohness 
Camp  ground,  New  Albany,  Indiana,  at  an  all-day  meeting, 
the  first  Holiness  meeting  I  ever  attended.  Moved  to  Los 
Angeles,  California,  March,  1900;  joined  Nazarine  Church, 
where  I  held  my  membership  till  1906,  when  I  became  a 
member  of  the  Boyle  Heights  Holiness  Church.  Married, 
September  23rd,  1906. 

"I  thank  God  for  a  Christian  mother  who  taught  me 
to  pray,  from  early  childhood.  When  I  was  two  years  and 
six  months  old,  I  sang  the  hymn,  'Take  the  Name  of  Jesus 
With  You.'  When  four  years  old  I  sang  in  the  M.  E.  Church 
near  Brookfield,  Mo.  My  father  being  an  infidel,  caused 
me  to  turn  from  this  way.  He  mocked  me  when  I  was 
eight  years  old,  telling  me  it  was  no  use  to  pray  and  so  in- 
fluenced me  that  I  became  bitter  against  the  Church.  Till 
nine  years  of  age  I  had  good  health,  weighing  105  pounds. 
Then  I  had  an  attack  of  scarlet  fever,  typhoid-pneumonia 
and  cerebro-meningetis.  I  was  given  up  to  die  and  in  order 
to  save  me  from  pain  was  chloroformed.  I  was  declared 
to  be  dead  by  three  doctors  and  laid  on  the  cooling  table.  I 
over-heard  the  statement,  'It  is  no  use  to  work  with  her, 
she  is  dead.'  I  was  now  washed  and  dressed  in  a  shroud 
and  laid  out  with  nickels  on  my  eyes  and  measured  for  my 
coffin.  My  mother  declared  I  was  not  dead  and  drove  the 
doctors  out  of  the  room.  They  said  she  was  crazy  and  in 
less  than  forty-eight  hours  mortification  would  set  in. 
Mother  fastened  the  doors  and  gave  me  a  hot  bath,  and  put 
hot  irons  around  me  in  bed,  and  having  read  to  use  bacon 
in  a  case  like  mine,  she  burned  some  slowly,  the  odor  caus- 
ing strangulation.  I  raised  up  in  bed  and  said,  'Mama, 
what  are  you  doing?  It  makes  me  sick.'  I  called  three 
times  before  she  came  to  me.     Then  I  became  semi-uncon- 

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386  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

scious.  Soon  I  was  able  to  walk  about.  When  twelve  years 
old,  while  living  in  Pueblo,  Colorado,  a  cousin  proposed  for 
me  to  go  on  the  street  selling  flowers.  Without  mother 
knowing  it,  we  went  into  the  woods  and  gathered  wild  flow- 
ers and  my  cousin  and  the  doctor  that  was  treating  me, 
took  me  down  town  and  I  sold  $2.95  worth.  When  I  met 
mother  I  showed  her  the  money  I  had  made,  she  scolded 
me  for  being  down  town  alone,  but  consented  when  the 
doctor  explained  it  would  benefit  me  to  move  about  in  the 
open  air  and  meet  the  public  and  would  help  me  to  regain  my 
memory.  Twice  I  was  frozen  almost  helpless ,  three  times 
I  fell  down  stairs;  had  three  street  car  accidents;  wa^ 
thrown  out  by  a  carriage  up-setting;  run  over  by  a  woman 
on  a  bicycle  and  operated  on  in  a  hospital ;  have  been  accused 
and  found  fault  with  and  frightened  into  epilepsy.  I  have 
been  afflicted,  but  the  Lord  provided. 

"Going  to  the  green  house  one  Sunday  morning  to  help 
the  florist  water  the  plants,  I  heard  people  singing  in  an 
M.  E.  Sunday  school.  I  started  to  go  in  and  was  told  at 
the  door  there  was  no  room  for  me.  I  went  to  the  back 
cf  the  church,  sat  down  on  the  steps  and  cried.  After  a 
while,  with  bitterness  in  my  heart,  went  home.  That 
caused  me  to  shun  churches  and  even  Christians.  That 
Fall,  I  had  black  diptheria,  la  grippe  and  inflamatory  fever, 
was  helpless  in  bed  from  November  1891,  to  February,  1892. 
As  soon  as  I  could  be  moved  I  was  sent  to  the  Catholic 
boarding  school,  the  'Lorretto  Academy,'  in  Pueblo,  Colo.  I 
was  there  fourteen  months.  They  had  to  teach  me  to  walk 
and  part  of  the  time  feed  me.  I  suffered  so  much  that  the 
Sisters  persuaded  me  to  go  to  the  chapel  and  pray  to  the 
Lord  to  heal  me,  and  when  I  consented,  two  girls  and  a 
sister  helped  me  to  the  chapel  and  I  knelt  down  and  soon 
believed  the  Lord  healed  me,  getting  up  and  walking  down 
stairs,  which  I  had  not  done  for  months.  I  came  near  being 
a  Catholic,  but  when  they  told  me  that  an  infant  could  not 
enter  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  unless  it  was  baptized  or 
sprinkled  with  water,  I  could  not  accept  the  doctrine  and 
I  did  not  believe  in  the  confessional.  I  remained  there  un- 
til April.  In  July  I  visited  them ;  they  did  not  treat  me  even 
with  courtesy,  because  I  did  not  become  a  Catholic  and  this 
caused  me  to  be  more  bitter  than  ever  against  all  religions. 

"I  traveled  for  some  time,  trying  to  regain  my  health. 
Coming  to  Fairfield,  Iowa,  where  I  visited  my  uncle  an  old 
bachelor.  I  had  no  company  and  one  Sunday  morning  I 
passed  by  the  Lutheran  Church  at  Sunday  School  time,  the 
pastor's  wife  inviting  me  in,  and  in  her  class,  and  went  home 
with  her.  I  stayed  all  day,  going  to  church  in  the  evening. 
This  kindness  touched  my  heart  and  I  attended  that  church 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  387 

while  I  stayed  in  Fairfield.  I  returned  to  my  mother  in 
Kansas.  My  father  had  left  home  years  before.  Here  I 
was  invited  to  sing  in  Bro.  Thomas'  mission,  which  I  did 
and  took  part  in  the  street  meetings  to  help  him  as  he  was 
working  hard.  I  had  no  special  call  from  the  Lord  to  do 
this.  In  the  day  time  I  was  selling  flowers  and  often  at- 
tended public  balls,  where  I  sold  my  flowers.  One  Sunday 
night  mother  begged  me  not  to  go  to  sell  flowers  at  the  ball, 
because  it  was  Sunday.  I  refused  her  and  went  to  the  green 
house  to  buy  my  flowers  and  found  the  ball  was  postponed. 
It  was  snowing  and  sleeting  and  in  taking  a  street  car  they 
transferred  me  wrong  and  to  a  place  two  blocks  up  a  hill 
and  I  heard  music  coming  from  a  Congregational  church 
and  as  I  walked  that  way  I  heard  them  pray  and  it  seemed 
they  were  praying  for  me  and  I  was  soon  inside.  When 
they  began  to  sing,  'O  Lamb  of  God  I  Come,  I  Come,'  and 
I  made  for  the  altar  and  was  converted.  Praise  the  Lord. 
In  1899  I  met  with  a  serious  accident  on  a  cable  car, 
dragging  me,  breaking  three  ribs,  spraining  my  wrist  and 
ankle,  and  was  hurt  internally,  which  caused  hemorrhage, 
losing  my  voice.  The  doctors  said  I  would  die,  but  I 
went  to  this  camp-meeting  in  New  Albany,  where  I  was 
helped,  soul  and  body,  and  received  my  voice  so  I  could  sing 
again  and,  praise  the  Lord,  have  been  able  to  sing  ever 
since." 


An  Account  of  Bro.  Parker's  Death  by  Bro.  Matt  Allen 

Bro.  Leonard  Parker,  one  of  our  faithful  ministers, 
went  to  his  reward,  October  25th,  10:45.  While  at  High- 
land Park  he  had  la  grippe  and  a  hemorrhage.  He  thought 
it  best  to  rest  and  went  to  Imperial,  arriving  at  the  tent 
meeting  at  Holtville,  in  charge  of  S.  D.  White,  October  17th. 
Not  being  able  to  get  rooms  in  town  we  proposed  he  go  out 
to  our  home,  which  he  gladly  accepted.  He  felt  well  until 
Tuesday,  when  suddenly  attacked  with  hemorrhage  of  the 
lungs.  All  was  done  that  could  be  done  for  him.  Until 
Friday  he  lay  hovering  between  life  and  death.  He  was 
continually  in  prayer  and  praise  to  God,  shouting  aloud  at 
times.  A  halo  of  glory  seemed  to  hover  over  his  bed  and 
some  spoke  of  feeling  the  wonderful  presence  of  God  as  they 
entered  his  presence.  He  suffered  much  the  last  night,  yet 
was  completely  and  patiently  resigned  to  the  Father's  will. 
In  the  morning  he  seemed  better  and  wished  to  sit  up  in 
the  sunshine ;  when  asked  if  he  was  as  willing  to  go  home  as 
to  get  well,  a  bright  smile  spread  over  his  face  and  he  said, 
'Yes,  yes.'  A  few  words  more  were  spoken.  He  called  for 
a  tablet  and  pencil  and  with  all  the  help  we  could  give  him 


388  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

and  hard  labor,  he  wrote  to  Bro.  Roberts :  'The  time  of  my 
departure  is  at  hand.  I  can  say  by  the  help  of  God  I  ha^'e 
habitually  kept  the  faith ;  while  making  some  blunders,  in 
my  Christian  life,  it  has  made  me  feel  I  was  less  than  the 
least  of  all,  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  covers  the  past  and  I 
expect  by  the  grace  of  God  to  go  sweeping  through  the 
pearly  gates,  washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Farewell 
to  all  till  we  meet  in  Heaven.  You  and  Bro.  Clark  may 
officiate  at  my  funeral.  Exalt  Jesus  and  not  me.'  He  then 
called  for  a  drink,  gave  a  cough  and  the  hemorrhage  started 
again  and  he  looked  up  and  said,  T  will  soon  be  gone.  Tray' 
was  his  last  audible  word.  His  last  days  were  spent  with 
those  he  had  been  instrumental  in  leading  into  the  blessing 
of  sanctification." 

J.  F.  Washburn  gives  some  facts  concerning  the  works 
and  origin  of  the  Tongue  movement  in  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

About  the  middle  of  the  year  1906  there  came  to  the 
city  of  Los  Angeles  from  Houston,  Texas,  a  colored  m.an, 
W.  J.  Seymour  by  name,  who  claimed  he  was  divinely 
called.  A  colored  sister  connected  with  a  mission  on  Santa 
Fe  street  (Los  Angeles),  having  written  him  that  the 
Lord  would  have  him  come  and  do  a  work  there.  The 
door  of  said  mission  was  locked  against  him,  and  he  then 
opened  up  meetings  in  an  old  Methodist  church  on  Azusa 
street,  once  used  by  the  colored  people,  but  now  converted 
in  part  into  a  tenement  house;  also  held  night  meetings  at 
Bonnie  Brae  street,  where  it  was  claimed  the  beginning  of 
their  Pentecost  began,  or  speaking  in  tongues.  His  uni- 
versal teaching  was  to  inspire  believers  to  seek  to  speak 
in  unknown  tongues,  that  being  the  only  sure  evidence 
that  any  one  had  received  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
or  their  Pentecost.  Also  separated  sanctification  from  the 
baptism  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  holding  that  all  must  be  sancti- 
fied previous  to  receiving  the  baptism,  and  that  the  disciples 
were  all  sanctified  previous  to  the  day  of  Pentecost. 

The  meetings  were  accompanied  with  great  excitement, 
holding  all  day  and  often  far  into  the  night  and  sometimes 
all  night.  Strange  phenomena  and  wild,  hysterical  demon- 
strations followed,  such  as  agonizing  in  prayer,  falling  and 
rolhng  on  the  floor,  with  strange  noises,  as  in  deep  agony. 
Strange  manipulations  were  carried  on  over  those  seeking, 
often  surrounding  them,  laying  on  of  hands,  patting  their 
jaws  and  chattering  over  them  in  their  eagerness  to  help 
them  to  get  the  much  coveted  gift  of  Speaking  in  Tongues. 
Ever  and  anon  some  one  would  be  seized  with  a  strange 
spell  and  commence  a  jabberish  of  sounds  which  neither  the 
party  so  affected  nor  any  of  the  congregation  understood  or 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906  389 

knew  what  it  all  meant,  yet  they  claimed  it  was  the  gift  of 
Tongues  and  that  they  now  had  received  the  baptism  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Many  who  had  for  years  enjoyed  the  bless- 
ing of  sanctification,  preaching  and  testifying  to  the  same 
as  the  excitement  spread,  fell  into  the  fearful  delusion. 
Some  of  the  brightest  and  best,  as  well  as  a  good  many 
who  had  so  little  spiritual  knowledge  that  hey  stood  ready 
with  a  chronic  appetite  for  any  new  thing,  were  carried 
away  with  the  movement.  So  sure  were  some  that  they 
had  received  certain  unknown  tongues  that  they  sacrificed 
their  homes,  selling  them  and  taking  the  money  to  take 
them  to  heathen  lands  as  supposedly  ordered  of  God,  fully 
believing  they  had  the  language  of  the  people  to  whom  they 
were  divinely  sent.  But,  alas!  to  their  great  surprise  and 
chagrin,  the  native  people  to  whom  they  went  (Liberia, 
Africa),  could  not  understand  a  word  of  their  supposed 
African  tongue  or  language.  Some  died  in  these  far  away 
lands  (one  whole  family)  soon  after  reaching  there.  Others 
more  fortunate  had  means  to  bring  them  to  the  home  lands, 
the  sadder  and  wiser  for  the  experience,  freely  acknowledg- 
ing their  error  to  us  in  person.  Others  in  other  parts  of 
foreign  fields,  who  sold  all  and  went,  are  piteously  writing 
to  friends  in  California,  longing  for  help  to  return  from 
their  wild,  misled  mission,  finding  they  in  like  manner  had 
no  Gift  of  Language,  as  they  had  firmly  believed  to  have. 

I  have  before  me  a  copy  of  the  minutes  of  a  business 
meeting  of  the  First  Holiness  Church  of  Los  Angeles,  dated 
August  27th,  1906,  in  which  it  states  that  twenty-eight 
members  withdrew,  being  out  of  harmony  with  the  doc- 
trines and  rules  of  the  church,  they  holding  that  the  evi- 
dence of  receiving  the  Baptism  of  the  Holy  Spirit  was 
always  the  Gift  of  Languages ;  also  teaching  that  the  disci- 
ples were  sanctified  before  the  day  of  Pentecost,  and  did  not 
receive  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost  until  receiving  the 
Gift  of  Tongues,  this  being  in  direct  opposition  to  the  teach- 
ing of  the  Holiness  Church  as  set  forth  in  the  Book  of 
Rules,  chapter  1,  section  9,  page  8.  I  would  here  remark 
that  these,  with  their  leader,  William  Pendleton,  the  pastor 
of  the  church,  withdrew  at  the  request  of  the  Board  of 
Elders,  whose  duty  it  is  to  try  and  adjust  any  difficulty 
that  may  arise  (see  section  3,  chapter  4,  page  29,  Book  of 
Rules),  but  if  failing  so  to  do,  shall  take  possession  of  all 
property  in  the  hands  of  those  out  of  harmony  and  place 
others  in  charge  of  same.  This  course  was  prayerfully  and 
with  deep  sympathy  and  sorrow  carried  out  and  Elder  Asa 
Adams  appointed  to  take  charge  of  said  church,  the  writer 
being  one  of  the  elders  present  who,  with  others,  plead  with 
them,  showing  clearly  that  in  taking  the  step  they  were 


390  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1906 

about  to  take  they  denied  their  faith  and  experience  of 
many  years,  also  set  aside  their  teaching  as  having  been 
false  or  in  error,  and  the  many  having  been  made  happy 
under  their  former  teaching  were  left  in  confusion  if  their 
course  was  followed  out.  All  our  efforts,  prayers  and  tears 
seemed  to  be  unavailing. 

Many  sad  changes  have  come  out  of  the  movement  to 
our  knowledge,  some  falling  entirely  away,  others  weeping 
their  way  back  out  of  what  they  testify  an  horrible  dark- 
ness and  wild,  powerful  delusion;  others  adding  new  delu- 
sions. A  party  of  four  felt  called  of  God  to  fast  until  Jesus 
came,  expecting  Him  soon.  When  this  came  Xo  official  light 
one  was  already  dead,  the  other  three  emaciated,  sick  and 
suffering,  still  clinging  to  the  false  hope,  were  taken  charge 
of  officially  and  cared  for,  two  of  whom  soon  passed  away, 
the  victims  of  a  terrible  delusion.  The  fourth  was  at  the 
point  of  death  at  last  hearing.  All  this  within  two  miles 
of  our  home.  The  Tongue  people  as  a  whole,  I  am  sure,  do 
not  approve  of  such  things,  but  the  unscriptural  and  un- 
tenable position  undergoing  such  extreme  efforts  and  de- 
lusive seeking  and  searching  for  the  highly  emotional  leads 
to  all  manner  of  mental  delusions  and  physical  demonstra- 
tions with  phenomena  resulting  that,  were  it  possible,  would 
deceive  the  very  elect.  We  love  and  pity  those  who  have 
thus  been  led  away,  many  of  whom  we  have  been  closely 
associated  with  in  labor  and  fellowship  of  former  years. 
Many  small  factions  have  grown  out  of  the  work  and,  each 
with  a  leader  independently  of  all  others,  carries  their  work 
as  they  believe  are  led  of  the  Spirit,  changing  from  time  to 
time  their  faith  and  practice  as  moved  by  some  new  light  or 
new  teacher,  unsettled  and  restless,  filled  with  zeal  to  any 
extent  of  sacrifice.  May  the  God  of  all  mercy  and  love  not 
leave  them  to  themselves  or  to  the  errors  that  will  finally 
overthrow  them,  is  our  sincere  prayer. 

Sawtelle,  Cal.,  Dec.  26,  1910.  On  the  25th  day  of  Feb- 
ruary, 1906,  I  was  induced  to  go  to  church,  and  being  in- 
vited, I  attended  the  Holiness  Church  at  Sawtelle.  As  I 
entered  the  church  I  had  no  intention  of  seeking  religion, 
but  as  I  listened  to  the  fervent  testimonies  of  a  young  man 
and  young  woman,  Hugh  Walsh  and  Carrie  Pool,  the  Spirit 
of  God  convinced  me  of  my  sinful  life,  and  I  saw  myself 
without  hope  and  without  God.  I  began  to  shed  bitter  tears 
as  God  convinced  me  of  my  sinful  condition.  I  felt  as  if 
the  whole  world  knew  all  about  me.  After  each  testimony 
I  would  break  out  and  cry  some  more.  Sister  Frazier's  testi- 
mony that  God  had  kept  her  sanctified  for  twenty  years 
seemed  a  wonderful  thing  to  me.    As  the  testimonies  ceased 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  391 

Bro.  William  Sluthour  exhorted  and  came  to  me  and  asked 
me  to  go  forward  to  the  mourners'  bench.  I  followed  him 
there  and  knelt  down,  and  in  an  ignorant  way  did  what 
they  told  me  to  do,  confessed  my  sins,  promised  God  to 
forsake  my  evil  ways,  and  for  an  hour  or  more  they  tried 
to  instruct  me  in  the  way  of  faith,  but  I  could  not  grasp  it. 
As  I  went  home  I  threw  away  my  tobacco,  all  I  had  of  both 
kinds,  went  up  stairs  and,  lying  on  the  bed,  God  taught  me 
the  way  of  faith,  and  about  3  o'clock,  as  I  believed.  He  gave 
me  the  witness  that  the  work  was  done,  and  I  began  to 
rejoice  in  His  love,  and  to  tell  the  story  everywhere.  The 
next  evening  at  the  Nazarene  Church  at  Ocean  Park,  God 
let  the  light  of  Holiness  on  my  heart,  and  I  obeyed  the 
Spirit's  wooing  and  sought  the  blessing  of  a  clean  heart,  or 
sanctification,  and  came  away  with  the  consciousness  that 
God  had  given  me  the  blessing.  I  had  considerable  difficulty 
in  choosing  me  a  church  home,  as  I  was  saved  by  the  efforts 
of  one  church  and  sanctified  by  the  efforts  of  another.  The 
one  main  thing  for  me  to  settle  was  the  basis  of  church 
membership,  and  as  it  was  taught  by  one  and  opposed  by 
the  other,  I  waited  on  God  for  two  months,  and  finally  the 
Spirit  made  me  to  understand,  that  if  God  demanded  holi- 
ness of  every  man  as  a  means  of  entering  into  heaven,  then 
every  member  of  the  church  should  have  the  blessing  of 
holiness,  so  I  applied  for  membership  in  the  Holiness  Church 
at  Sawtelle,  and  after  questioning  me  as  to  harmony,  etc., 
they  took  me  into  full  membership.  Since  then  God  has  by 
His  Word,  established  me  in  these  truths,  for  which  I  praise 
Him.  L.  W.  DIXON. 


1907 
FAREWELL    AND    WELCOME 

Farewell  to  the  Old  Year  so  freighted  with  care, 
And  welcome  the  New  Year,  now  dawning  so  fair; 
Like  fast  melting  dewdrops  the  years  pass  away. 
They  pause  not  to  please  us;  for  naught  will  they  stay! 

What  use  shall  we  make  of  the  bright  golden  years  ? 
As  quickly  they're  flying,  mid  joy  and  mid  tears; 
If  the  fullness  of  love  in  our  own  hearts  doth  shine, 
From  our  hearts  to  our  neighbors  will  flow  love  divine. 


392  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

There  is  sorrow,  perchance,  we  might  often  relieve; 
There  are  hearts  that  are  longing  some  joy  to  receive; 
There  are  lives  that  are  dreary,  far  sadder  than  ours, 
A  kind  word  might  comfort,  or  gift  of  sweet  flowers. 

And  so  if  we  look  for  a  lonelier  life, 

Forgetting  ourselves  with  our  own  care  and  strife. 

The  lonely  life  brightens — the  dark  shadows  flee, 

And  our  own  hearts  grow  lighter  from  gladness  we  see. 

Shall  we  make  the  New  Year  thus  resplendent  with  love? 
Shall  peace  fill  our  hearts  like  a  gentle  white  dove? 
Shall  our  sympathy  broaden,  our  kindness  increase? 
And  the  Christ-spirit  guide  us  until  life  shall  cease? 

Then  let  us  look  up  for  the  peace  and  the  love. 
For  kindness  and  sympathy  sent  from  above; 
For  God  is  so  able,  all  needs  to  supply; 
So,  welcome  the  New  Year,  bid  Old  Year  Good-bye. 

As  we  think  of  the  past  may  it  help  us  to  know  how  by 
our  experience,  to  make  improvement  and  value  the  time 
which  is  so  fast  hastening  us  to  our  eternal  destiny.  Could 
we  by  the  call,  "Backward,  turn  backward,  O  Time  in  your 
flight,"  succeed  in  calling  a  halt,  we  might  soon  forget ;  for 
we  do  not  seem  to  know  how  important  is  every  passing 
moment,  or  realize  that  Old  Father  Time  will  not  check  his 
speed.  It  is  best  to  forget  the  things  that  might  hinder  us 
in  pressing  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize,  and  turn  our 
thoughts  to  the  possibilities  of  the  New  Year.  Especially 
as  each  one  brings  to  us  new  realities  in  the  great  work  of 
Holiness. 

Bro.  Goings  says :  "A  Happy  New  Year  to  the  readers 
of  the  Pentecost !  I  thank  God  for  His  blessings  in  the  past, 
and  enter  this  year  with  courage.  No  one  can  tell  who  will 
live  to  see  the  end  of  this  year.  I  came  to  Slaughterville, 
Ky.,  to  attend  watch  night  service,  which  was  good,  there 
being  a  large  attendance.  The  walls  were  made  to  echo 
with  the  voices  of  praise  and  thanksgiving.  The  saints 
here  come  from  a  distance  of  twenty  miles,  though  it  is  cold 
and  snowy.  Each  Thursday  noon  the  pastor  takes  some  of 
her  workers  and  goes  to  one  of  the  tobacco  factories  and 
holds  meetings.  On  one  occasion  we  went  with  her  and  had 
a  congregation  of  350  workmen  to  preach  to.  They  gave 
good  attention.  It  was  difficult  to  speak  on  account  of  the 
dust  and  smell  of  tobacco.  Sister  Jones,  the  pastor,  is  a 
busy  woman,  holding  eight  or  nine  services  a  week.    Thus 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  393 

the  church  has  grown  in  wisdom  and  numbers,  showing  the 
Lord  is  with  the  woman  pastor,  though  many  are  prejudiced 
on  that  as  they  are  against  Hohness.  Prejudice  is  a  merci- 
less wretch,  always  riding  in  the  vehicle  of  its  own  opinion, 
which  is  the  juggernaut  of  supposed  superiority — while  it 
weeps  like  a  crocodile,  it  is  to  feed  its  appetite  upon  any- 
thing that  chances  to  oppose  its  superiority  in  everything. 
It  was  this  that  caused  Israel  to  be  smitten  with  blindness 
and  reject  the  Messiah  of  the  world,  yet  He  had  spoken  as 
never  man  spake.  The  blind  saw,  the  dumb  spoke,  the 
winds  obeyed  His  voice.  Yes,  He  mastered  death  and  came 
out  of  the  grave,  stepped  on  the  clouds  and  went  away ;  yet 
they  rejected  Him. 

"Several  churches  here  have  early  5  a.  m.  services 
every  Lord's  Day,  which  requires  early  rising,  but  they  get 
up  and  get  there  just  the  same.  I  have  met  more  at  this 
early  service  than  at  some  churches  any  time  during  the 
day.'* 

Bro.  Latham  says  to  the  Pentecost  family:  "My  im- 
pressions of  your's  and  the  Lord's  work  committed  to  the 
hands  of  Brother  and  Sister  Goings,  will,  with  my  words, 
express  only  in  a  feeble  way  the  good  indications  as  they 
appear  to  me  after  a  two  weeks'  stay  with  them.  They 
are  held  in  high  esteem  by  those  who  know  the  Lord,  both 
white  and  colored.  Walden  University,  with  its  800  pupils, 
sensibly  feels  the  effect  of  their  work,  and  that  in  a  practical 
way,  which  proves  they  are  workmen  that  need  not  be 
ashamed.  The  testimonies  I  heard  in  their  chapel  prove  to 
me  these  witnesses  know  what  they  are  talking  about.  The 
lines  of  work  that  have  been  run  out  in  various  directions 
through  the  South  prove  they  are  bing  used  of  the  Lord 
in  a  substantial  way.  Do  not  disobey  God  in  helping  them 
by  your  prayers  and  means." 

A  missionary  heroine  is  Miss  Mary  Reed,  who  labored 
among  the  lepers  of  India  till  she  contracted  the  disease. 
After  a  visit  to  her  home  in  this  country,  disclosing  to  a 
sister  only,  her  afflictions,  she  bade  farewell  to  her  parents 
and  home,  expecting  to  be  a  permanent  exile  in  India  as  a 
victim  of  leprosy.  Many  years  have  passed  since,  during 
which  she  has  given  her  life  to  leper  work,  with  attendent 
success,  establishing  a  large  asylum  on  Chanday  Heights, 
Almora,  but  meanwhile  the  Great  Physician  came  in  answer 
to  prayer  and  healed  her  of  the  disease  which  was  gradually 
sapping  her  life  and  which  physicians  pronounced  incurable. 
She  again  visited  her  mother  in  Beckett,  Ohio,  in  perfect 
health,  and  was  so  happy  to  be  at  home  once  more.    While 


394  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

in  London  she  was  examined  by  two  specialists  on  tropical 
diseases,  and  they  pronounced  her  recovery  remarkable,  and 
declared  her  health  to  be  excellent.  Such  was  her  love  for 
her  work  she  returned  to  Chanday  Heights  a  wonder  and 
marvel  of  God's  power  and  goodness." 

A  BOY  PREACHER 

On  the  evening  of  June  7th,  1897,  in  the  People's  Tem- 
ple in  Boston,  a  large  assembly  gathered  to  do  honor  to  the 
venerable  Randolph  S.  Foster,  who  had  been  for  twenty-five 
years  a  Bishop  of  the  M.  E.  Church.  In  responding  to  the 
many  kind  words  spoken  on  that  occasion,  he  said:  '"My 
religious  life  extends  back  to  my  infancy,  and  my  minis- 
terial life  extends  down  to  my  early  childhood.  I  thank 
God  for  Godly  parents  and  that  religious  impressions  were 
made  upon  me  from  the  cradle.  I  am  my  own  spiritual 
father.  I  commenced  preaching  when  I  was  ten  years  old 
and  I  was  preaching  to  a  company  of  children,  when  I  knelt 
down  to  pray,  my  heart  was  broken,  and  I  sobbed  and  wept, 
and  all  the  children  did  the  same.  I  believe  two  of  them 
were  converted  at  that  meeting  and  they  joined  the  church 
with  me.  My  sense  of  sin  was  deep.  My  parents  took  me 
to  a  camp-meeting,  and  for  five  days  and  nights  I  wrestled 
with  others  at  the  mourner's  bench,  but  about  midnight, 
the  fifth  night,  God  came  to  me.  I  rose  to  go  to  my  mother 
and  tell  her  the  strange  fact  that  it  was  high  noon  in  my 
soul,  and  I  shouted  the  rest  of  the  night.  When  I  was  thir- 
teen years  and  six  months  old,  the  circuit  preacher  on  one 
occasion  requested  me  to  retire  from  the  meeting  place.  I 
did  so,  frightened  and  wondering.  After  dinner  he  asked 
me  to  go  into  the  adjoining  room,  Vv'hich  frightened  me  still 
more.  He  handed  me  an  exhorter's  license,  and  sixty  years 
ago  tonight  my  ministry,  as  a  traveling  preacher,  began, 
when  I  was  seventeen.  A  great  joy  to  my  heart  is  that  for 
sixty  years  I  have  aimed  at  nothing  but  to  try  and  save 
souls." 

Sister  Rich,  writing  from  Redondo,  says :  "This  beau- 
tiful little  city  is  all  astir  today  with  people  going  to  and 
from  the  beach.  The  music  of  the  merry-go-round 
comes  in  at  my  open  window,  but  it  cannot  drown  the  music 
of  the  sea  nor  that  of  my  soul.  Praise  God !  The  past  week 
a  lady  who  had  sufi:ered  from  nervous  trouble  told  me  of  a 
nerve  specialist  in  the  city  whose  cures  were  quite  wonder- 
ful, whose  terms  for  consultation  were  only  $30  per  hour. 
She  also  spoke  of  having  received  great  benefit  from  treat- 
ing with  violet  rays.  I  rejoice  today  that  I  am  sitting  in 
the  violet  rays  of  God's  love,  consulting  the  great  Specialist 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  395 

for  poor  humanity's  need,  when,  where  and  as  often  as  I 
choose,  not  having  to  wait  my  turn,  but  His  ear  is  ever 
ready  and  His  love  to  me  so  true.  How  glad  I  am  that 
admittance  was  bought  for  me  long  ago  and  I  may  consult 
Him  free.  Were  I  only  able  by  faith  to  receive  what  He 
so  freely  offers  I  might  today  be  with  my  family  at  home, 
well  and  strong.  However,  as  I  cannot  take  the  best  He 
offers,  I  am  rejoicing  ever  in  the  second  best,  and  taking 
God  and  'the  means  He  has  provided,'  as  so  often  we  hear 
people  say,  regarding  medicine,  but  I  would  like  to  express 
it,  taking  nature  and  nature's  God,  drinking  ocean  ozone! 
How  do  you  like  the  sound  of  that  ?  There  are  many,  many 
other  things  to  drink  here  in  Redondo  and  I  understand  four 
saloons  are  paying  $400  a  month  for  the  privilege  of  selling 
the  stuff,  but  sea  air  is  all  I  ask  by  the  way  of  medicine  to 
drink.  I  am  here  with  my  little  ten-year-old  girl  to  care  for 
me  what  she  can.  As  I  looked  out  the  other  evening  and 
saw  her  near  the  top  of  a  telephone  pole,  I  felt  that  the 
'care'  was  mutual.  I  had  the  presence  of  mind  to  say  noth- 
ing until,  as  she  carefully  backed  her  way  down  and  stood 
on  the  last  peg,  I  asked  her  if  she  had  not  better  come  back 
to  the  ground  again,  as  I  thought  it  good  enough.  She  ex- 
plained to  a  neighbor,  'She  dared  me  to  do  it,'  meaning  the 
little  girl  who  stood  by.  I  did  not  know  what  to  say  to  her, 
so  I  said  nothing.  Mother,  what  would  you  have  said? 
While  the  spirit  that  will  not  take  a  dare  is  not  always  com- 
mendable, yet  it  needs  grit  and  grace  to  carry  us  all  through. 
After  considering  what  she  had  done  she  seemed  quite  as 
surprised  as  any  one  and  said  by  way  of  apology  to  me,  'I 
did  not  realize  I  was  going  ?o  high.'  She  cried  for  some 
time.  I  think  the  humiliation  she  felt  quite  punishment 
enough. 

"About  fifteen  years  ago  I  sought  and  found  heart 
purity,  but  through  lack  of  teaching  I  soon  lost  the  experi- 
ence, after  coming  to  California.  I  wrote  my  pastor,  under 
whose  straight  preaching  I  was  led  to  seek  the  experience  of 
sanctification,  telling  him  of  my  loss.  He  advised  me  and 
referred  me  to  J.  A.  Wood's  'Perfect  Love.'  I  secured  the 
book  and  relished  it,  yet  my  faith  seemed  unable  to  grasp. 
The  time  came,  however,  when  I  again  found  rest.  All  went 
well  for  a  while,  but  unbelief  crept  in ;  the  keen  edge  of  my 
experience  was  gone,  although  there  would  be  times  I  felt 
I  was  truly  sanctified  and  testified  to  the  experience.  I  had 
many  precious  victories,  but  T  did  not  have  Victory.  I  was 
sort  of  tied  up,  hardly  daring  to  say  I  was  sanctified  and 
hardly  daring  to  say  I  was  not.  O  what  a  life  to  live! 
Cutting  at   the  shore  lines   but  not   cutting  them.    How 


396  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

patiently  those  years  the  dear  Lord  waited.  How  He  pitied 
me.  How  He  blessed  me,  too,  at  seasons.  When  Bro.  Parker 
was  our  pastor  he  knew  where  I  stood.  As  I  would  kneel 
to  pray  he  would  groan,  and  I  felt  his  groans  were  heard 
above  my  words.  Now,  since  his  death,  I  want  to  tell  you 
Bro.  Parker's  groans  in  my  behalf  have  been  heard.  I  have 
never  aspired  to  own  a  piece  of  statuary,  but  today  I  would 
like  to  have  the  'Winged  Victory,'  if  it  might  express  the 
victory  I  have  in  my  soul,  but  let  my  life,  and  not  a  lifeless 
statue,  tell  the  story." 

Sister  Lottie  B.  Thompson,  of  Africa,  writes:  "Mr. 
Thompson  went  to  be  with  Jesus  at  midnight  February  2nd. 
He  had  been  sick  for  six  weeks.  His  suffering  was  intense. 
We  had  been  on  a  four  days'  trip  in  the  country  villages, 
walking  about  52  miles  and  preached  in  twenty-two  towns. 
We  had  to  sleep  in  native  huts,  which  were  damp,  and  he 
took  cold  and  had  gatherings  in  his  head.  He  wanted  to  go 
home,  and  said  to  me  many  times  of  late  that,  if  it  was  not 
cowardly,  he  would  ask  God  to  take  us  both  to  Himself. 
Since  I  have  the  burden  of  the  work  I  do  not  wonder  at  it. 
No  one  but  God  knows  how  heavy  the  burden  gets.  It 
seems  sometimes  as  if  it  would  crush  me.  I  am  very  weak 
in  body.    I  expect  to  start  home  in  April. 

"February  3rd.  The  natives  have  been  coming  all  day 
to  take  a  last  look  at  their  friend  and  to  cry  over  him.  Some 
cry  as  if  he  were  one  of  their  own  people.  They  say,  'What 
shall  we  do  now  Thompson  gone!'  He  gave  his  life  for  this 
people  and  they  loved  him.  One  of  the  carriers  said  to  me, 
'You  lie  down,  good  mammy;  God  done  take  Thompson;  we 
goin'  to  take  care  of  you.'  Bro,  Way,  a  native  Christian 
who  was  with  me  when  Mr.  Thompson  died,  came  and  knelt 
down  by  my  side  and  put  his  hand  on  my  head  and  said, 
'I  studying  about  you,  who  will  take  care  of  you  now?'  He 
is  a  true  child  of  God,  won  to  Him  by  Mr.  Thompson. 

"Feb.  5th.  All  is  over.  I  have  been  trying  to  rest  at 
the  girls'  school  at  Muhlenbury  Station.  Miss  Klien  is  very 
kind,  with  others,  but  it  seems  nothing  can  fill  the  vacant 
place  in  my  heart  and  life.  God  can.  These  natives  show 
how  they  loved  Mr.  Thompson  by  their  care  for  me.  One 
man  came  to  help  bring  me  home  and  said,  'Mr.  Thompson 
was  good  to  me  and  I  help  his  wife.' 

"February  13th.  The  Board  have  met  in  conference;  it 
is  decided  that  I  take  the  girls  and  go  to  Wooadee  Station. 
This  day  has  been  spent  in  packing  and  getting  ready  to 
move.  Some  of  the  natives  have  been  coming  to  tell  me 
good-bye.    Poor  souls,  who  will  care  for  them  now? 

"February  14th.    The  trip  to  Wooadee  has  been  made. 


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Two  men  carried  me  nearly  the  whole  way.  The  little  girls 
were  full  of  life  and  did  not  mind  the  walk  of  fifteen  miles. 
One  is  only  four  years  old  and  none  over  six. 

"February  16th.  "Had  meeting  in  the  town  this  morn- 
ing. The  town  is  full  of  people;  only  a  few  came  to  meet- 
ing. We  have  a  church  building  here.  It  is  hard  to  fit  in 
my  new  home.  My  mind  will  go  back  to  the  home  I  have 
been  in  since  I  came  to  Africa. 

"February  21st.  A  man  came  today  and  said  he  was 
bringing  his  girl  to  me,  but  heard  of  Mr.  Thompson's  death, 
so  did  not  know  whether  I  would  take  her  or  not.  I  told  him 
to  bring  her  along,  as  I  do  not  like  to  turn  one  away." 

The  Semi-annual  camp-meeting  at  Sawtelle  was,  in 
some  respects,  successful  beyond  the  faith  of  many.  Bro. 
W.  Matney,  the  faithful,  energetic  pastor,  combining  his 
faith  and  works  by  giving  out  the  special  advantages  of  a 
meeting  there  as  well  as  the  apparent  necessity,  and  making 
all  practical  efforts  in  precept  and  example,  stirring  up  and 
encouraging  the  people  to  come  and  be  in  readiness  for  use, 
as  needed,  has  its  desired  effect  and  a  large  attendance  was 
in  readiness  for  the  first  meeting.  The  Sawtelle  folks  were 
expecting  a  grand  time  and  all  made  a  big  rally  for  God. 
The  location  was  in  the  center  of  the  town,  one  block  from 
the  Electric  railroad,  three  blocks  from  Southern  Pacific 
station.  From  the  first,  there  were  souls  seeking  and  finding 
justification,  sanctification  and  healing,  so  as  to  the  best 
calculation  eighty  odd  souls  received  what  they  had  faith 
to  accept.  That  is  much  to  be  thankful  for  and  an  incentive 
for  us  all  to  move  on  with  much  encouragement.  Bro. 
Main,  the  faithful  Prohibition  billboard  man,  testified  and 
gave  an  interesting  talk  against  tobacco  and  other  evils. 

Friday,  Sister  Chapman,  returned  missionary  from  the 
South,  read  Eph.  5,  with  comments;  telling  by  incidents  of 
their  work  in  Pensacola,  Fla.,  and  a  particular  case  of  heal- 
ing. Bro.  Cavaleris  spoke  of  his  work  among  the  Italians 
and  Mexicans,  showing  missionary  work  could  be  success- 
fully accomplished  among  the  heathen  at  home,  which  is  so 
much  needed.  Our  evangelist  brought  the  message  at  night, 
showing  the  punishment  awaiting  the  impenitent  and  the 
happiness  which  is  the  lot  of  the  children  of  God.  Deep 
conviction  and  effectual  work  with  seekers. 

Saturday,  two  P.  M.,  J.  F.  Washburn  gave  the  message 
on  the  important  subject  "The  Home  and  Church,"  Eph. 
5:2-23.  Some  saw  as  never  before,  the  basis  of  God's 
church.  Night.  Sister  Kelly  called  seekers;  bench  was 
quickly  filled,  resulting  in  great  victory  for  souls.  Sunday, 
nine  A.  M.,  Bible  School,  after  which  the  Lord's  Supper 


398  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

was  observed.  Afternoon.  A  sermon  on  Heb.  12:1,  from 
Bro.  Roberts.  Night.  Tent  crowded  and  impressive  spirit- 
ual closing  service. 

Immediately  upon  the  close  of  the  camp-meeting,  Asa 
Adams  and  company  commenced  a  series  of  meetings  in 
the  chapel  at  Sawtelle,  starting  with  seventeen  seekers. 
God  inclined  His  ear,  heard  the  cries  of  anguish,  delivering 
them  from  bondage  and  giving  them  glorious  liberty.  Sat- 
urday night,  was  one  of  special  rejoicing,  weeping,  shout- 
ing and  singing.  One  night  two  old  soldiers  past  seventy, 
were  sanctified  and  an  aged  citizen  converted.  A  dear  old 
mother  in  Israel  was  marvelously  healed  in  the  twinkling 
of  an  eye. 

New  York,  May  14th.  Sister  Thompson  writes:  "I  left 
my  native  land  two  years  ago  last  November  for  dark 
Africa.  Many  times  the  darkness  has  been  so  great  that  it 
seemed  I  could  not  endure  it  and  then  the  manifest  presence 
of  God  was  with  so  much  assurance  that  the  darkness  dis- 
appeared. I  sailed  from  Africa  April  4th,  and  the  next  ten 
days  I  collapsed.  When  I  arrived  at  Liverpool  I  was  taken 
to  an  ambulance  on  a  stretcher  and  carried  to  a  hospital 
where  I  remained  nine  days,  two  of  which  I  was  unconsci- 
ous. It  did  seem  lonely  to  be  sick  and  weak  so  far  away 
from  friends.  The  doctors  say  I  am  very  ill.  God  has 
raised  up  friends  to  care  for  me  as  if  I  were  a  sister.  I  am 
not  discouraged  about  the  work;  I  am  home  to  get  workers. 
I  expect  to  return  to  Africa.  If  God  calls  you  do  not  turn 
away  from  the  call." 

FROM    THE     FRONT 

Off  For  Africa,  Farewell  Service.     A  Surprise 

When  Bro.  Kelly  announced  that  he  was  going  to  Afri- 
ca, it  came  so  suddenly  and  without  warning  that  it  was 
like  a  thunder-clap  in  a  clear  sky.  He  had  said  he  was  will- 
ing to  go,  but  never  before  that  he  was  going.  God's  calls 
are  often  sudden  and  when  the  answer  is  given,  immedi- 
ately there  is  quick  work,  but  when  he  said  he  was  going 
to  start  "Next  Monday,"  it  was  a  still  greater  surprise.  It 
did  not  look  as  though  we  could  spare  him,  not  before  the 
annual  meeting  at  least.  We  did  hesitate  and  question  in 
our  mind  some  things,  but  said  "Yes,"  if  it  was  God's  will. 
Generally  when  God  calls  to  such  a  great  distance  and  on 
such  a  mission,  people  want  several  months  to  study  over 
it  and  be  sure  about  it,  which  seems  only  reasonable.  This 
seemed,  to  us  something  like  the  summons  to  appear  before 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  399 

God.  There  was  little  time  to  get  ready.  This  was  proven. 
Bro.  Kelly  meant  what  he  said  in  his  statement  we  had 
heard  him  make  several  times:  "All  on  the  altar  and 
ready  to  go  anywhere  God  wants  me."  We  seemed  some- 
what dazed  and  time  flew  so  fast  till  Monday  night  came 
and  found  many  gathered  at  the  Peniel  Mission  (as  that  was 
a  central  location)  and  quite  a  number  of  the  Holiness 
folks  and  other  special  friends  had  been  notified  of  the 
farewell  service.  Some  even  then  felt  impressed  it  was 
good-bye  till  we  meet  in  Heaven.  Several  were  present  and 
spoke  of  having  been  brought  to  Christ  through  his  efforts. 
We  shall  never  forget  that  farewell  service.  About  thirty- 
four  were  at  the  Arcade  station  to  see  him  off  at  eleven 
P.  M.,  amidst  prayers,  songs  and  exhortations;  his  wife 
and  Nelly  being  the  last  to  say  good-bye,  then  all  alone  our 
faithful  co-laborer  had  disappeared  from  our  sight  forever. 


On  the  Way  to  Africa 

Bro.  Kelly  wrote  to  us,  June  4th,  two  o'clock  A.  M. : 
"Dear  Pentecost  family:  Peace  be  multiplied  unto  thee. 
On  Wednesday,  May  29th,  at  11:30  A.  M.,  while  working 
hard  to  do  something  for  Jesus,  God  spoke  to  my  heart  and 
said:  'What  about  Africa?'  I  had  been  earnestly  asking 
God  to  send  someone  to  the  assistance  of  Sister  Lottie 
Thompson.  I  had  even  named  some  whom  I  thought  He 
might  send.  So  when  He  said  Africa,  I  thought  He  was  go- 
ing to  send  some  of  them,  and  was  glad  to  think  help  was 
going.  Hallelujah!  How  surprised  I  was  when  He  said, 
'I  want  you  to  go.'  My  first  thought  was,  I  am  too  old;  I 
am  not  fit  for  the  place.  I  cannot  leave  the  home  work, 
my  family,  etc.,  etc.,  but  again  the  voice  said,  'I  want  you 
to  go.'  I  thought  it  am  impression  and  tried  to  work  it  off, 
but  it  grew  so  strong  I  said,  'Lord,  I  will  go.'  Glory  to  God ! 
I  found  it  hard  to  tell  my  wife,  but  she,  (God  bless  her 
noble  soul  that  she  is),  said  'Amen,  Lord,'  and  prayed  me 
through.  Hallelujah  to  Jesus!  I  began  at  once  to  ar- 
range to  start  and  before  an  hour  had  passed  the  time  for 
starting  and  plan  for  the  trip  to  New  York  was  arranged, 
and  now,  having  bid  farewell  to  mother,  brothers  and  sis- 
ters, friends,  wife  and  Nellie,  in  the  home  place,  I  am  mak- 
ing all  haste  to  say  good-bye  to  my  children  and  the  rest  of 
my  relatives  that  I  may  go  to  seek  the  lost.  While  hasten- 
ing from  one  sister  to  the  other  in  Long  Beach,  God  gave 
me  the  following  lines  to  stir  you  up  and  set  the  missionary 
fires  burning  throughout  the  land: 


400  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

"I  have  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus 

Saying  go  and  seek  the  lost ; 
Tell  them  how  I  died  to  save  them, 

Paid  the  price — tremendous  cost. 

CHORUS 
Farewell,  loved  ones,  I  am  going. 

Going  far  beyond  the  sea. 
Where  I  hear  the  heathen  singing — 

Come  and  bring  the  light  to  me. 

"There  the  heathen  lie  in  darkness. 
Of  the  Savior  who  commands  us, 

Millions  who  have  never  heard 
Go  ye,  go  and  preach  the  word." 

"The  Lord  has  wonderfully  helped  me  to  arrange  for 
the  trip.  I  thank  all  who  have  been  kind  to  me  in  helping 
by  prayer  and  means." 

Bro.  Kelly  continues  from  New  York,  309  West  Forty- 
Sixth  Street,  June  17th:  "I  had  a  pleasant  trip  across  the 
continent  and  am  confirmed  in  the  call  of  God.  I  ar.  de- 
lighted to  do  His  will.  One  person  was  sanctified  while  in 
Pueblo." 

In  a  letter  from  a  friend,  there  is  this  statement:  "Bro. 
Kelly  farewelled  in  New  York,  Friday  night,  June  21st, 
taking  the  steamer  Saturday."  On  board  the  steamer  the 
captain  gave  them  the  use  of  his  private  parlor  for  farewell 
service.  "We  bade  our  brother  good-bye  and  waited  on  the 
wharf  till  the  Etrivia  swung  out  to  sea,  our  last  view  of  the 
dear  man  was  with  one  hand  clinging  to  the  post  while  he 
balanced  himself  on  the  railing  and  swinging  his  old  black 
hat,  his  face  aglow  with  Heaven's  own  peace.  With  tears 
blinding  our  vision  we  said,  'God  bless  him,'  and  turned 
homeward."  ■'     •"'     '^i    S| 

This  time  he  writes  from  Liverpool,  England:  "I  ar- 
rived Lord's  Day  morning,  nine  o'clock,  and  passed  through 
the  custom  house  without  the  trouble  of  opening  my  bag- 
gage. Had  a  letter  of  introduction  to  some  friends  here 
who  have  kindly  entertained  me,  making  my  stay  pleasant. 
The  weather  is  very  cold  and  rainy.  It  does  not  get  dark 
here  at  this  time  of  year  until  nine  o'clock  and  it  is  light 
at  three  A.  M. 

"There  are  some  very  interesting  places  to  be  visited 
in  this  great  city.  I  of  course  must  be  about  my  Father's 
business.  I  had  a  few  moments  at  the  Museum,  where  I 
enjoyed   looking   at   some   most   remarkable   things.     The 


[rs.  Georgia  Letchworth 
Home  Missionary 

Dorthula  Dilworth 
Missionary  Worker 

Eva  Wyatt,  Evangelist  and  Singer 


Cora  May  Adams.  Singer  and  Evangelist 

Miss  Anabel  Adams,  Singer  and  Evangelist 

Florence  Wyatt 
Evangelist  and  Singer 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  401 

Egyptian  shields,  spears,  swords,  darts  and  other  appli- 
ances, but  none  of  them  came  up  to  the  provisions  God  has 
made  for  His  soldiers.  I  saw  the  Lord  Mayor  of  Liverpool, 
paid  thousands  of  dollars  for  the  privilege  of  being  honor- 
ed by  occupying  this  ofRce,  which  is  purely  honorary;  does 
not  afford  any  income  to  the  amount  it  costs  to  do  honor  to 
the  office.  One  banquet  often  costing  more  than  he  re- 
ceives during  his  whole  term  of  office." 

Cape  Blanco,  July  12th,  from  this  place  Bro.  Kelly 
writes:  "Hallelujah  to  Jesus;  sixteen  years  ago  today  at 
2:30  P.  M.,  in  a  tent  meeting  at  Newhall,  I  was  sanctified, 
baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  fire,  received  the  promise 
of  the  Father.  The  old  man  was  crucified,  cast  out,  the 
carnal  mind  destroyed,  the  principle  removed.  I  received 
a  clean  heart,  had  the  root  of  bitterness  taken  out. 

"On  board  the  ship  from  New  York  were  several  min- 
isters and  all  of  them  drank  liquor,  smoked  cigars,  played 
cards.  Oh,  it  made  my  heart  sick  to  see  such  wickedness. 
I  was  not  sea-sick  on  all  my  joumay  across  the  Atlantic." 

In  the  Home  Land 

Sister  Thompson  writes:  "I  arrived  in  New  York  May 
1st.  Bro.  White  met  me  at  the  boat  and  took  me  to  their 
home,  where  I  have  been  cared  for  by  his  wife.  I  am  now 
able  to  attend  some  meetings  over  which  Mrs.  White  pre- 
sides as  superintendent  and  I  do  esteem  it  a  privilege  to  thus 
again  meet  and  worship  God  with  His  people.  Later,  July 
12th,  I  am  now  at  my  home,  1258  Temple  Street,  Los  An- 
geles, California.  God  is  wonderfully  restoring  me  to 
health  and  I  am  here  to  represent  the  work  in  Africa,  Shall 
return  as  soon  as  I  am  physically  able  and  all  arrangements 
are  satisfactorily  made." 

The  Twenty-eighth  Annual  Camp-meeting  opened  with 
the  Friday  night  gathering,  a  general  good  spiritual  feeling 
prevailing.  Saturday,  ten  A.  M.,  L.  A.  Clark  spoke  at 
length  on  the  whole  armor.  If  we  are  fully  equipped  for 
battle,  the  church  as  a  whole  will  not  only  stand,  but  move 
and  grow.  Night  meeting  opened  with  singing,  "I'm  Going 
On."  after  prayer  and  testimonies,  Bro.  George  Teel  preach- 
ed. S.  D.  White  exhorted  and  called  seekers.  Sunday  at 
nine  A.  M.,  Bible  School;  Bro.  Burkholder  gave  short  ad- 
dress. Bro.  Noble  preached.  Afternoon,  Bro.  Roberts 
gave  message.  "The  Blood  of  Christ  His  Son  Cleanseth  Us 
From  All  Sin."  A  visitor  wanting  to  teach  the  third  bless- 
ing, heresy,  but  was  asked  to  sit  down.  God  gave  His 
approval  by  pouring  out  the  spirit  upon    the    assembly. 

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402  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

Shouting  and  songs  of  triumph  was  the  order  of  the  meet- 
ing. Then  a  converted  Jew  gave  testimony  to  the  sanctify- 
ing power  of  God.  Night.  Young  peole's  meeting  began 
with  enthusiasm  and  joyful  testimonies.  Prayers  were 
asked  for  some  on  the  ground  that  were  very  ill.  A  brother 
testified  having  been  delivered  from  the  "Tongues"  entan- 
glement; was  glad  to  be  in  the  "old  paths"  which  meant  rest 
to  the  soul,  perfect  love,  and  glory  in  the  end.  Singing 
"With  Holiness  We're  Going  Through,"  and  a  great  shout 
filled  the  camp ;  for  a  time  it  seemed  the  people  were  tossed 
on  billows  of  glory. 

Business  meeting  convened  at  ten  A.  M.,  Tuesday. 
President  L.  A.  Clark  in  the  chair.  After  reading  a  portion 
of  Gal.  6,  practical  remarks  were  made.  Board  of  Elders 
reported:  "Considering  the  confusion  of  minds  occasioned 
by  the  unscriptural  doctrines  of  the  Tongues  Movement' 
we  are  in  advance  of  a  year  ago  in  some  of  the  local  churches 
and  as  a  whole  we  have  been  led  to  examine  more  closely  our 
own  doctrine,  faith  and  experience  from  a  Bible  standpoint 
and  to  develop  gifts  and  callings  and  to  work  more  earnestly 
for  souls  and  the  building  up  of  the  waste  places."  Offer- 
ings for  the  needy  also  for  Editor  of  the  Pentecost.  Night. 
Bro.  Langen  preached.  Wednesday  morning,  general  busi- 
ness; afternoon,  election  of  officers.  Bro.  George  Teel  was 
elected  President.  Thursday,  general  order  of  business. 
The  second  Sunday,  a  blessed  six  A.  M.  meeting ;  nine  o'clock 
Bible  School;  eleven  o'clock,  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  on 
Christ  our  Passover.  "The  old  Passover  gave  complete  de- 
liverance from  the  enemy  and  his  bondage.  So  Christ,  our 
Passover,  delivers  from  the  devil  and  his  works;  gives  us 
forgiveness  of  sins,  and  complete  deliverance  from  the  sin 
principle.  Jesus  suffered  without  the  gate  to  sanctify  the 
people  with  his  own  blood.  An  impressive  communion  ser- 
vice took  place ;  several  hundred  people  partaking,  also  num- 
bers seeking  Holiness.  Afternoon.  Bro.  Teel  preached  on 
basis.  Night.  Good  young  people's  meeting.  Then  gen- 
eral singing,  when  a  brother  said :  "I  have  found  by  experi- 
ence it  is  a  mighty  bad  thing  to  go  away  from  God  and  try 
to  live  without  Him."  A  sister:  "I  have  been  free  six  months. 
I  used  to  hate  Holiness  people,  they  prayed  with  my  father 
and  he  was  healed.  Since  then  I  have  believed  in  Holiness 
and  tonight  I  am  one  of  you."  Another:  "I  am  kept  by  the 
power  of  God,  hallelujah."  An  old  brother,  "I  was  a  bloat- 
ed-faced, red-nosed  man  a  few  years  ago,  but  God  took  that 
all  away.  God  led  me  across  the  Mississippi  river  and 
allowed  me  to  come  to  California.     This  just  suits  me."     A 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  403 

sister,  "I  live  where  the  sun  shines  all  the  time.  Singing 
'Beulah  Land.'  "  Meeting  running  at  flood-tide.  Lottie 
Berryman  Thompson  spoke  of  the  love  of  God  in  her  heart 
and  God's  power  to  keep  her  in  the  troubles,  trials  and  hard- 
ships of  a  missionary's  life.  Monday  afternoon.  Peter 
McDonald  gave  some  of  his  experience.  Sister  Whiting 
spoke  from  Matt.  16:24.  A  native  of  Chile  addressed  us. 
He  expects  to  return  to  his  own  country  and  preach  Holi- 
ness. Night.  A  sister,  *'I  am  glad  to  have  a  part  in  the 
work."  A  brother,  "It  is  easy  to  get  entangled  in  little 
things.  I  saw  &  whale  at  Venice  caught  in  a  fisherman's 
net;  so  entangled  he  was  helpless  and  was  pulled  to  shore 
with  a  small  rope.  Let  us  follow  Jesus."  A  brother,  "A 
mule  may  pull  back,  but  Christians  ought  to  lead  up."  A 
sister,  "I  did  not  know  how  I  was  to  get  to  this  camp-meet- 
ing and  told  father  about  it.  The  Lord  sent  me  the  means. 
Praise  His  name.  The  Lord  provides."  Singing,  "Big 
Camp-meeting  Over  Yonder."  Tuesday  night.  Bro.  Dixon, 
"I  was  convicted  by  hearing  people  testify  to  having  salva- 
tion from  sin.  I  sought  it  in  tears  and  found  pardon.  Later 
was  sanctified  by  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Before  I 
was  saved  I  had  a  nail  in  the  closet  that  I  wouldn't  allow 
anything  else  to  hang  on.  I  would  sieze  anything  I  found 
there  and  fire  it  across  the  floor.  Now  when  I  find  any- 
thing on  my  nail  I  use  another  one.  I  also  gambled  many 
nights  and  lied  to  my  wife  to  explain  my  absence.  God  has 
saved  me  from  all  that."  "Italian  John"  told  how  God 
helps  him  to  use  a  Httle  "bait"  to  catch  fish  for  the  Lord. 
"Feed  a  poor  man,  invite  him  to  go  to  meeting  and  get  him 
saved.  When  trials  come  don't  ask  God  like  a  baby  to  re- 
move them,  but  ask  for  grace."  A  sister  said,  "After  I  was 
converted  a  preacher  said  it  wouldn't  hurt  us  to  'Summer 
over'  before  getting  sanctified.  I  said  what  is  the  use  of 
summering  over?  I  might  lose  what  I  had  before  the  sum- 
mer is  ended.     So  I  got  sanctified  at  once." 

Last  Sunday,  general  good  meetings  all  day  and  at 
ri.^ht. 

September  23rd,  Bro.  Kelly  writes  from  Liberia,  Africa. 
God  has  kept  me  from  sea-sickness  of  any  serious  nature 
and  from  accidents.  He  has  raised  up  friends  for  me  all 
along  the  way,  providing  for  my  entertainment  while  in 
England.  On  the  steamship  Gards,  the  captain,  Mr.  Pooley, 
gave  me  the  freedom  of  the  steamship  and  a  seat  at  his 
table.  July  25th,  I  attended  the  celebration  of  the  found- 
ing of  Liberia.  They  celebrated  in  the  church,  sang,  prayed 
and  preached.     I  went  to  Kru    Town,    (the    place    where 


404  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

Sammy  Morris  was  said  to  have  come.)  I  sang  and  talked 
for  them  and  felt  I  had  a  very  appreciative  audience.  They 
surely  know  God.  A  blessed  sight  to  see  200  dusky,  half- 
dressed  natives  praying,  singing  and  praising  God.  Salva- 
tion is  suited  to  humanity  in  all  its  varied  forms." 

Later,  he  writes:  "I  can  hardly  realize  that  I  am  in  Li- 
beria. May  God  help  me  to  do  His  will.  He  has  given  me 
the  best  of  health,  for  which  T  praise  Him.  I  have  had  some 
rough  experience  and  worked  hard.  How  much  I  have 
helped  others  I  do  not  know.  God  has  blessed  my  soul  and 
body.  Bro.  Ayers,  the  boys  and  myself,  started  on  Monday 
for  White  Plains,  the  head  of  navigation  on  the  St.  Paul 
river.  It  has  been  rainy  for  days ;  the  streams  were  swollen 
and  we  had  to  take  off  our  boots,  roll  up  our  trousers  and 
cross  on  a  log.  Bro.  Ayers  lost  his  balance,  fell  in  and  had 
to  change  clothes ;  the  rest  of  the  stream  was  not  so  deep 
and  they  all  crossed  over  before  me,  using  sticks  to  balance 
with.  I  started,  my  stick  got  tangled  in  the  roots  in  the 
bottom  of  the  stream ;  when  I  pulled  on  it  it  let  go  suddenly 
and  I  went  into  the  water.  My  boots  were  full,  and  clothes 
were  wet.  I  pulled  off  the  boots  and  went  on.  The  next 
stream  was  running  bank  full  and  the  log  bridge  was  three 
feet  under  water.  We  stripped  for  this  crossing.  Water 
was  very  swift  and  we  could  stand  only  as  we  held  on  to  the 
vine  rope  tied  to  the  trees.  Next  we  had  a  small  stream  to 
cross  that  was  tributary  to  the  large  one  and  the  water  be- 
tween the  two  was  up  to  my  chin,  so  I  was  in  the  water  for 
some  time  helping  the  boys  across.  I  had  an  attack  of  fever 
that  night,  but  the  Lord  wonderfully  delivered  me.  One 
perspires  so  here  that  I  am  often  as  wet  as  if  I  had  been  in 
the  river.  The  roads  are  only  narrow  paths  and  after  a  rain 
we  get  wet  walking  through  the  brush.  I  find  it  means  hard 
work  to  do  the  work  of  a  missionary  in  Liberia." 

Again  he  says :  *T  find  it  sweet  to  be  in  the  will  of  God 
and  I  know  I  am  there.  Amen.  Today  it  is  raining  hard 
and  I  am  at  home  with  four  of  the  little  boys ;  Robert,  John 
Toba  and  Gilbert.  We  are  comfortably  located  at  one  of 
our  mission  stations,  'Highway,'  and  have  plenty  of  provi- 
sions, so  we  would  not  suffer  if  we  could  not  cross  the  river 
for  a  week,  but  we  will  no  doubt  go  over  sooner  than  that. 
Most  of  our  supplies  are  at  Mt.  Coffee,  or  "PenieF,  on  the 
other  side  of  the  St.  Paul  river.  Pray  much  for  me  that  I 
may  be  kept  in  the  will  of  God  and  free  from  sickness.  I 
had  an  attack  of  fever  last  Monday  night,  but  was  delivered 
in  Jesus'  name.  I  tell  the  boys  that  God  is  able  to  heal  body 
as  well  as  soul.    I  do  not  tell  them  it  is  a  sin  to  take  medi- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  405 

cine,  but  God  has  made  ample  provision  for  salvation  for 
both  soul  and  body.  I  am  practicing  what  I  preach.  I 
have  not  had  a  chance  to  do  much  of  the  real  work  yet  that 
I  feel  God  called  me  to  Africa  for,  but  will  soon  be  engaged 
that  way.  I  have  had  twenty  children  offered  me.  One 
Christian  boy  has  offered  himself  as  a  teacher  and  to  share 
with  me  without  salary." 

October  20th,  Bro.  Kelly  says:  ''No  doubt  you  would 
like  to  know  how  we  spend  our  time  in  Africa.  We  arise 
with  the  birds  and  about  the  break  of  day  I  begin  to  praise 
God  for  health  and  strength  to  rise  in  Jesus'  name.  Soon 
the  children  awake  and  turn  over  on  their  faces,  on  their 
mats,  throw  their  country  cloth  over  them  and  pray  to 
God,  thanking  Him  for  all  His  goodness;  also  praying  for 
you,  and  me,  and  all  that  help  to  support  them.  Then  each 
one  takes  his  mat  and  cloth,  rolls  them  up  and  takes  them 
out  to  air.  Then  each  goes  to  their  work;  some  to  cook, 
some  to  sweep  house,  some  to  do  chamber  work,  and  some 
to  clean  the  yard.  This  is  done  every  day.  Week  days  wood 
has  to  be  procured,  and  as  we  have  no  horses  or  wagons,  the 
children  go  to  the  brush  and  get  it,  carrying  it  on  their 
heads  or  shoulders.  The  farm  is  to  be  worked,  the  chickens 
to  be  fed,  fruit  to  be  gathered,  as  well  as  many  other  things 
to  do.  From  eight  A.  M.  to  nine  we  have  breakfast.  Then 
family  worship  and  study  until  twelve.  Then  to  the  river 
for  a  bath,  back  for  a  light  lunch  and  'Books,'  again  until 
two  P.  M.  The  rest  of  the  day  is  spent  in  fishing,  hunting, 
working  and  playing.  These  little  black  children  love  to 
play.  The  children  of  the  'Door  of  Hope,'  mission  of  New 
York,  sent  us  two  nice  boxes  of  Christmas  and  Easter  toys ; 
cards,  balls,  dolls,  caps  and  silk  pieces,  and  the  children  en- 
joy them  very  much.  They  enjoy  songs  and  are  singing 
most  of  the  time  while  at  work.  They  enjoy  a  good  laugh 
and  when  they  get  hurt  they  seem  to  enjoy  a  big  cry.  On 
Lord's  Day  all  outside  work  and  play  and  amusements  are 
put  away  and  we  sing,  read  good  books  and  Bible  stories, 
visit  the  half  towns  (small  towns)  singing  and  praying  and 
telling  the  people  about  Jesus  and  how  He  loves  them.  Usu- 
ally the  natives  listen  to  what  we  say  and  seem  to  enjoy  it. 
Sometimes  ask  a  good  many  questions  about  America  and 
the  white  man.  They  are  very  friendly  people  and  will  di- 
vide anything  they  have  to  eat,  even  if  it  is  a  little.  They 
live  mostly  on  rice  with  a  little  soup  made  of  some  kind  of 
vegetables  or  leaves  of  plants  and  palm  oil,  or  fish  or  meat, 
if  they  can  get  it.  They  eat  a  great  many  green  peppers 
and  bitter  balls.     A  safty  pin  is  much  prized  by  young  and 


406  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

old,  also  a  needle.  Many  of  the  natives  pray  and  seem  to 
be  religious,  but  have  such  poor  examples  of  professors. 
Wrong  words  slip  out  of  their  mouths  and  they  think  no 
more  about  it.  I  pray  God  may  help  us  to  set  them  so  good 
an  example  they  may  safely  follow  us.  Pray  that  we  may 
practice  what  we  preach  and  always  speak  the  truth." 

Ah,  little  do  we  think  as  we  read  this  letter  in  the 
Pentecost  it  would  be  the  last  public  one  ever  penned  by  our 
faithful,  much  loved  and  highly  esteemed  Bro.  Kelly,  for 
ere  we  had  this  letter  before  us  his  spirit  had  winged  its 
way  from  far  off  Africa  to  its  happy,  heavenly  and  eternal 
home.  Our  minds  were,  and  have  ever  been,  in  deep  mystery 
why  this  heavy  dispensation  of  Providence  came  upon  us  as 
a  church  and  people,  but  we  know  God,  who  is  too  wise  to 
err,  and  who  is  too  kind  to  be  unjust,  "doeth  all  things  well," 
and  our  hearts  echo  the  mind  of  the  poet  which  says : 

"Though  we're  tossed  and  driven  on  the  restless  sea  of  time, 
Sombre  skies  and  howling  tempest  oft  succeed  a  bright 

sunshine, 
In  that  land  of  perfect  day,  when  the  mists  have  rolled  away 
We  will  understand  it  better  by-and-by. 

CHORUS 

By-and-by  when  the  morning  comes. 
All  the  saints  of  God  are  gathered  home ; 
We'll  tell  the  story  how  we've  overcome. 
And  we'll  understand  it  better  by-and-by. 

While  we're  often  destitute  of  the  things  that  life  demands, 
Want  of  shelter  and  of  food-thirsty  hills  and  barren  lands, 
We  are  trusting  in  the  Lord,  and  according  to  His  word, 
We  will  understand  it  better  by-and-bye. 

Trials  dark  on  every  hand,  and  we  cannot  understand 
All  the  way  that  God  would  lead  us,  to  that  blessed  prom- 
ised land. 
But  He  guides  us  by  His  eye,  and  we'll  follow  till  we  die, 
For  we'll  understand  it  better  by-and-by. 

Temptations'  hidden  snares  often  take  us  unawares. 

And  our  hearts  are  made  to  bleed,  for  a  thoughtless  word  or 

deed. 
And  we  wonder  why  the  test,  when  we  try  to  do  our  best, 

But  we'll  understand  it  better  by-and-by." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  407 

OUR    DEPARTED 

Bro.  Willis  M.  Kelly  was  born  at  Bedford,  Iowa,  Janu- 
ary 25th,  1858  and  departed  this  life  in  Monrovia,  Liberia, 
November  13th,  1907,  aged  forty-nine  years,  nine  months, 
and  nineteen  days.  He  leaves  a  wife,  two  daughters  by  a 
former  marriage,  a  mother,  five  brothers,  four  sisters  and 
many  other  relatives.  His  mother  says  he  was  always  re- 
ligiously inclined.  He  joined  the  M.  E.  Church  at  Louden, 
Iowa,  (afterwards  called  Hillsdale),  when  only  five  years 
old;  during  a  great  revival  which  lasted  three  months.  He 
was  sanctified  sixteen  years  "ago  in  a  tent  meeting  held  by 
S.  D.  White  at  Newhall,  California,  July  12,  1891,  and  was 
a  charter  member  of  the  Chino  Holiness  Church  organized 
by  S.  D.  White  after  holding  a  tent  meeting  there. 

At  the  time  of  his  death  he  was  a  member  of  the  Saw- 
telle  Holiness  Church,  California.  The  last  lines  of  his  last 
letter  (which  was  to  his  wife),  November  3rd,  1907,  was 
"The  stream  of  grace  flows  as  freely  here  as  there  and  I 
thank  God  I  have  access  to  it.  Amen.  Good  night,  God 
bless  you.     My  love  to  all.     Amen." 

Sister  Mary  A.  Sharp,  at  whose  house  Bro.  Kelly  died, 
writes:  "Monrovia,  Africa,  November  14th,  1907.  Mrs.  H. 
A.  Kelly:  "Dear  Sister:  'All  things  work  together  for  good 
to  them  who  love  the  Lord.'  Jesus  said,  'What  I  do  now 
thou  knowest  not,  but  thou  shalt  know  hereafter.'  It  is  my 
sad  duty  to  tell  you  that  today  we  laid  away  your  husband 
in  Africa's  soil,  to  await  the  resurrection.  He  was  brought 
up  from  the  steam  launch  to  my  house  in  a  hammock.  One 
of  my  grown  boys  and  two  younger  ones  that  I  had  let  him 
have  were  with  him.  He  had  been  sick  some  days  and  had 
come  down  with  the  intention  of  taking  the  fast  steamer 
homeward-bound.  They  helped  him  in  and  put  him  to  the 
lounge.  He  talked  freely.  Mr.  Franke,  an  agent  of  a 
German  house  of  which  he  bought  supplies,  came  up  and 
planned  everything  for  his  comfort,  took  a  letter  from  him 
to  mail  you,  then  went  to  see  when  the  steamers  were  due 
and  came  and  told  him.  He  concluded  to  take  the  English 
steamer  which  was  due  the  sixteenth.  Before  this,  and 
during  the  time  he  was  shivering  from  a  congestive  chill. 
The  doctor  was  sent  up  and  while  he  was  talking  to  him  we 
gave  a  dose  of  medicine  and  he  said,  'I  will  go  to  bed  and 
dream  and  dream  and  then  the  door  will  open  and  I  will 
enter.'  Then  he  spoke  no  more,  only  incoherently.  We 
could  not  catch  the  words.  He  had  been  delirious  before. 
My  large  boy  carried  him  up-stairs  to  bed.  He  was  having 
considerable  fever.     He  said  to  one  of  the  boys :  'Now  make 


408  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

a  good  fire  and  heat  some  water,'  and  immediately  fell  into 
what  seemed  a  deep  sleep.  This  was  about  seven  P.  M.  I 
went  up  and  said  to  Paul,  (the  grown  boy  who  had  been 
with  him),  'I  do  not  like  his  breathing.'  He  said,  'That  is 
the  way  he  breathed  last  night.'  I  went  to  my  room  and 
after  a  time  I  went  back  and  told  Paul  to  turn  him  on  his 
side.  He  did  so  and  wet  his  lips,  giving  him  a  teaspoonful 
of  water,  which  was  swallowed  with  difficulty.  At  eleven 
o'clock  I  went  in  again.  He  was  still  breathing  with  diffi- 
culty and  his  pulse  was  feeble,  although  he  had  a  raging 
fever.  I  went  to  my  room  and  to  bed  and  not  long  after  I 
could  hear  his  breathing  had  changed.  I  called  to  Paul  and 
he  said,  *Yes,  he  is  breathing  so  hard.'  I  fell  asleep.  A 
little  after  twelve  o'clock  Paul  rapped  at  my  door  and  said 
'Come.'  I  went  and  his  pulse  was  an  almost  imperceptible 
flutter.  It  stopped  very  soon  and  he  was  away  to  the  City 
thit  'lieth  four  square.'  We  laid  him  out  down-stairs  and 
today,  about  three  o'clock,  we  buried  him  close  by  our  mis- 
sionary enclosure;  not  in  it,  because  it  is  filled  already, 
with  Africa's  costly  sacrifice.  He  was  buried  decently  and 
had  a  handsome  coffin.  Bro.  Simpson,  pastor  of  the  M.  E. 
Church,  officiated. 

"Bro.  Kelly  has  been  down  to  my  church,  which  is  com- 
posed entirely  of  converted  heathens,  so  I  sent  word  to  them 
and  a  large  number  came  up  and  followed  him  to  the  grave. 
The  German  house  sent  two  and  four  Englishmen  were  in 
the  procession.  The  Germans  and  Englishmen  had  their 
flags  at  half  mast.  We  had  ours  draped  in  black  and  took 
it  down  and  spread  it  over  the  coffin.  Bro.  Simpson  read 
the  nintieth  psalm.  The  second  hymn  was  'Asleep  in 
Jesus.'  Everything  was  done  for  him  that  could  be  done. 
The  German  agent,  Mr.  Franke,  of  the  firm  of  Weichers  & 
Helm,  did  everything  in  his  power.  He  could  have  done  no 
more  for  an  own  brother.  Such  unselfish  acts  are  more  no- 
ticeable and  more  highly  appreciated  here  than  in  the  home- 
land. The  Liberians,  as  a  general  thing,  do  not  want  white 
missionaries.  They  will  not  do  anything  themselves  to 
evangelize  the  heathen  and  do  not  seem  to  care  to  have  oth- 
ers do  it.  I  get  along  fairly  myself.  I  am  on  my  last  half 
of  my  twenty-ninth  year  here. 

"With  tenderest  sympathy,  I  am  yours  sincerely,  Mary 
Sharp." 

Sister  Kelly  says :  "I  have  a  very  kind  letter  from  Sister 
Ruth  Garret,  of  the  Muhlenberg  Mission.  I  thank  God  for 
all  the  dear  loving  hearts  who  so  kindly  cared  for  my  dear, 
precious  husband.     I  know  they  will  not  lose  their  reward. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  409 

No  one  but  God  knows  how  I  miss  him.  While  he  has  chos- 
en me  in  the  furnace  of  affliction,  I  am  praying  I  may  glorify 
Him.  I  wish  to  thank  all  the  dear  saints  who  remembered 
me  with  letters  and  prayers.  God  bless  you  all,  my  dear 
brothers  and  sisters,  and  let  us  press  the  battle  to  the  gates. 
The  fight  Vvill  soon  be  over.  Going  through  with  God  and 
straight  Hohness.     Adelade  Kelly." 

Memorial  service  in  honor  of  Bro.  Kelly  was  held  at 
ihe  Haw^tl  orne  Street  Church  on  Sunday  afternoon,  Decem.- 
ber  22nd  and  was  attended  by  a  house  full,  many  speaking 
kind  words  of  appreciation  of  the  brother  gone  before.  Brc. 
Teel  preached  from  2  Tim.  4:7-8.  There  were  some  seekers. 

Bro.  (xoings  speaks  of  the  South  work  from  Owensboro, 
Kentucky,  November  4th:  "Bro.  Cummings  and  myself 
came  here  a  few  days  ago  and  find  Sister  Jones  and  her  flock 
in  the  midst  of  the  greatest  revival  I  have  ever  seen  in  this 
part  of  Kentucky.  Other  workers  arrived  from  Louisville, 
filled  with  the  spirit  and  work.  No  stupid,  long  faces,  but 
life  and  joy.  The  new  chapel  here  is  a  neat  structure  35x45 
feet,  nearly  completed.  Sunday  night  it  was  filled  to  over- 
flowing, some  saved.  Sister  M.  E.  Jones,  the  pastor,  had 
the  confidence  of  the  people  of  Owensboro  and  the  work  is 
very  encouraging.  Also,  the  work  at  Louisville  encourag- 
ing and  so  is  that  at  Nashville.  The  training  school  is  in 
progress  with  fifteen  students  in  the  day  time  and  ten  at 
night;  eight  in  the  theological  study.  Sister  Georgie  Good- 
win teaches  the  day  school.  The  industrial  department  be- 
gins this  week.  We  have  been  at  an  expense  of  $76.00  in 
preparing  sufficient  school  rooms,  and  have  received  only 
$3.00  to  help  make  it.  Pray  for  the  school  and  its  teach- 
ers. We  are  very  thankful  to  know  the  work  of  Bible  Train- 
ing school  is  being  sanctioned  by  all  right-thinking  people. 
Foreign  mission  workers  also  need  training  on  the  line  they 
are  expecting  to  follow  when  they  go  abroad  as  well  as 
Home  missionaries  and  every  preacher  should  have  some 
knowledge  of  the  meaning  of  words  and  the  constructions 
of  sentences.  I  am  very  thankful  to  the  General  Assembly 
for  the  offering  given  toward  running  a  tent  in  this  field. 
I  received  from  the  General  Assembly,  $103.00  toward  it. 
The  tent  cost  $124.00  besides  the  freight,  $5.00.  I  advanced 
the  entire  amount.  I  also  wish  to  thank  the  General  As- 
sembly for  $5.00  sent  me  toward  the  tent  work,  this  being 
the  whole  amount  since  August  8th.  The  entire  amount 
given  us  from  all  sources  since  August  10th,  to  help  us  in 
the  Lord's  work,  is  $71.00.  I  make  this  statement  to  the 
readers  of  the  Pentecost  because  certain  faithless  fellows 


410  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

who  have  been  reporting  that  we  are  receiving  from  the 
General  Assembly  large  amounts  of  money  for  support  of 
the  work  and  that  we  have  been  taking  the  same  and  edu- 
cating ourselves  on  it  instead  of  using  it  for  the  purpose  for 
which  it  was  sent.  I  have  no  reflection  to  cast  against  the 
saints  who  have  kindly  given  us  what  they  have,  neither 
have  we  ever  made  complaint  to  God  or  man  about  our  scant 
offerings  for  these  twelve  years  we  have  been  in  the  work, 
but  God  has  made  a  little  go  a  long  way  when  needed.  I 
have  heretofore  refused  to  report  the  scant  amount,  fear- 
ing it  might  look  like  we  were  grumbling.  I  have  been  kept 
from  starving  or  nakedness  and  so  has  my  wife  and  we 
have  been  kept  cheerful  and  in  the  work,  but  a  few  facts 
and  figures  to  encourage  the  ones  who  are  faithful.  I  will 
say  the  amount  sent  us  by  the  General  Assembly  some 
years  was  an  average  of  $3.50  a  piece  per  month;  or,  in 
plain  words,  the  entire  amount  sent  us  by  the  Holiness 
people  for  our  living  was  about  $84.00  a  year  for  two  of 
us.  Our  traveling  expenses  came  out  of  this  if  we  could 
get  it  and  so  did  our  clothes  if  we  could  get  them.  Despite 
all  this,  workers  and  faithless  men  and  women  at  times  at- 
tacked us  in  our  work  and  management  of  the  work ;  some- 
times hindering  people  from  helping  support  this  work; 
as  they  would  have  done.  Others  insist  we  must  pay  all 
their  expenses  or  they  will  not  go  with  us  or  work  with  us. 
Such  people  are  always  a  failure  to  us  in  our  work,  but  it 
is  not  for  them  I  write,  but  for  the  men  and  women  that 
will  live  right,  and  look  to  God  for  a  living.  They  will 
get  it." 

J.  F.  Washburn  writes  concerning  our  spiritual  family 
at  Boyle  Heights  Hohness  Church,  Los  Angeles :  "Our  fam- 
ily is  not  large,  numbering  at  the  present  thirty-seven. 
Only  one  fifth  of  these  are  men,  who  are  mostly  heads  of 
families.  Since  our  Annual  camp-meeting  there  has  been 
added  to  the  family  five  valuable  members,  one  of  which 
is  out  in  the  active  service  and  the  others  are  in  the  Bible 
School.  Five  have  received  baptism  with  water  and  all 
have  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Many  have  been  the 
afflictions,  but  they  have  looked  unto  the  Lord  and  He  hath 
healed  them  all  of  various  attacks  of  pain  and  sickness 
which  have  befallen  them  from  time  to  time.  Our  family 
is  given  to  various  avocations  and  are  much  scattered,  so 
that  our  gatherings  are  often  quite  small.  Others  quite 
as  faithful  to  a  commendable  degree  in  all  the  interests  of 
the  family  work.  Strangers  and  neighbors  sometimes 
drop  in  and  enjoy  a  meal  with  us  and  are  thereby  encour- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907  411 

aged  to  call  again.  Some  of  the  family  we  seldom  see,  as 
they  are  separated  widely  by  different  callings.  Some  are 
out  on  farms,  others  are  from  time  to  time  in  the  cattle 
ranges  of  Arizona,  Texas  or  Lower  California.  One  sends 
a  message  from  St.  Joseph,  Mo,,  of  whom  we  have  kind  re- 
membrance and  for  whom  prayers  ascend.  Others  report 
from  the  tented  field  in  Tulare  County,  where  they  are 
helping  in  gathering  the  har'v^est  already  white  and  await- 
ing the  laborers. 

"We  prize  our  little  family  much  for  various  reasons, 
some  of  which  I  feel  it  practical  and  helpful  to  mention. 
First :  So  far  as  we  know,  there  are  none  at  'outs'  with  the 
others;  love  and  harmony  prevail,  difference  of  opinion 
cause  no  division.  A  spirit  of  sympathy  is  prevalent  and 
the  truth  of  the  saying  of  Paul  is  verified,  that  if  one  mem- 
ber of  the  body  suffer  all  the  members  suffer  also  and  if  one 
is  exalted  all  are  lifted  up.  Also,  those  who  are  strong 
cheerfully  bear  the  infirmities  of  the  weak.  All  share  their 
substance  and  look  after  the  welfare  of  the  family  and  its 
work,  not  forgetting  their  chosen  under-shepherd.  Neither 
do  they  forget  those  far  away  in  the  dark  heathen  lands, 
where  they  have  but  dim  rays  of  the  bright  Sun  which 
shines  so  gloriously  bright  in  our  once  darkened  hearts. 
As  a  rule,  also  when  we  come  together  at  our  regular  feasts 
each  one  brings  something  to  add  to  the  general  table  and 
most  of  them  have  a  good  appetite  for  pure  food,  which  will 
not  pass  under  the  pure  food  laws  of  the  land,  but  are  ap- 
proved of  the  Great  Law  of  God.  Don't  keep  stock  on  hand 
too  long.  It  becomes  spongy  and  more  inclined  to  take  in 
than  to  give  out.  Thank  God  we  have  no  spiritual  obitu- 
aries to  write.  Though  some  of  us  may  have  been  close  to 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death.  His  rod  and  His  staff  not 
only  comforted,  but  delivered  us  out  of  it  so  that  all  of  those 
who  did  cleave  unto  the  Lord  are  ahve  unto  this  day. 

"We  are  out  and  opposed  to  spiritual  race  suicide  as 
much  as  President  Roosevelt  is  to  physical  race  suicide.  Let 
all  our  families  remember  that  a  good  name  (spiritual)  is 
better  than  great  riches." 

Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Corby  Holdridge,  mother  of  Mrs.  J.  F. 
and  Julia  Etta  Washburn,  was  released  from  the  cares  and 
sufferings  of  this  life  on  Sunday,  December  1,  1907,  at  eight 
P.  M.,  to  enter  her  eternal  rest  and  join  the  loved  ones  gone 
before.  She  was  born  in  Trenton,  New  Jersey,  September 
30th,  1823,  making  her  age  eighty-four  years,  two  months 
and  one  day.  She  was  united  in  marriage  to  H.  Holdridge, 
a  Methodist  minister,  when  she  was  eighteen  years  of  age. 


412  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1907 

They  lived  seven  years  in  the  suburbs  of  Binghampton, 
New  York,  where  the  first  three  children  were  born,  the  old- 
est being  a  son  who  died  in  infancy.  Afterward  they  moved 
to  Illinois,  where  another  son  and  daughter  were  born,  both 
dying  at  the  age  of  one  and  one-half  years.  They  then 
went  across  the  river  into  Iowa  and  in  1879  joined  their 
children  in  California.  She  was  converted  at  an  early  age, 
sanctified  in  the  early  eighties  and  with  her  husband  became 
associated  with  the  Holiness  people  and  church,  remaining 
faithful  unto  the  same  to  the  end.  Besides  the  two  daugh- 
ters, she  leaves  four  grand-children,  viz:  E.  E.,  L.  L.,  and  B. 
Bliss  Washburn,  and  Mrs.  Hope  Washburn  Merwin.  She 
also  leaves  four  great-grand-children. 

"We  became  acquainted  with  'Grandma'  Holdridge  and 
her  husband  many  years  ago  and  always  found  them  to  be 
good,  reliable,  consistent  examples  of  Holiness.  Just  what 
the  world  demands  the  word  of  God  requires  and  the  grace 
of  God  brings  to  all  who  will  have  it.  As  we  looked  into 
the  pale  face  of  this  dear  old  saint  for  the  last  time,  on  this 
earth,  we  felt  to  praise  God  for  the  glorious  future,  made 
so  by  the  atonement  of  the  blessed  Savior.  The  funeral 
ceremonies  were  conducted  by  the  writer  in  Paul's  under- 
taking parlors,  December  3rd,  using  as  a  text.  Rev.  14:13, 
'Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord,  from  hence- 
forth, yea  saith  the  Spirit  that  they  may  rest  from  their 
labors;  and  their  works  do  follow  them.'  We  called  special 
attention  to  the  rest  promised  to  the  blessed  dead  who  have 
spent  their  lives  in  laboring  for  the  Lord.  How  sweet  it  is 
to  rest  then !  We  have  no  promise  of  a  life  of  ease  and  com- 
fort here  below,  free  from  toil,  afflictions,  trouble  and  cares 
and  He  cares  for  us  and  helps  us  to  bear  our  burdens.  What 
a  blessed  privilege  when  mentally  and  physically  tired  out, 
having  come  to  the  end  of  our  strength  and  knowing  not 
how  to  farther  proceed,  to  remember,  'The  government  is 
on  His  shoulders'  and  rest !  But,  this  rest  may  be  only 
temporary  anil  lelative,  but  to  those  who  die  in  the  Lord, 
{here  is  promised  absolute  and  ete.-nal  rest.  Prais?  God! 
We  foel  assured  of  the  fact  that  Grandma  Holdr'dgp,  who 
has  ^oight  so  ma^-y  I-attles  in  this  life,  has  successfully 
fought  The  laj.-  one  an. I  is  now  enjoying  that  blesrjcd  rest. 
May  her  family,  without  the  loss  of  one,  join  the  reunion  up 
there.  Her  tired  and  worn-out  body  was  laid  to  rest  in 
Evergreen  Cemetery,  Los  Angeles,  to  await  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  when  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first. 
Glorious  resurrection.  May  we  all  be  there!  Amen. 
George  Teel." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908  413 

1908 

THE  INGATHERING 

(By  WILBUR  D.  NESBIT) 

And  the  feast  of  ingathering  at  the  year's  end. — [Exodus  xxxiv,  22. 

"So  the  year  dies,  and  so 
Into  the  after-glow 
All  the  years  go. 

We  count  them  one  by  one. 
Days  filled  with  shade  or  sun; 
Days  of  great  task  begun. 

Days  of  achievement. 
Days  when  we,  weak  and  frail, 
Felt  all  our  courage  fail. 
When  we  benumbed  and  pale. 

Meet  our  bereavement. 

And  far  and  far  away 

We  find  the  year's  first  day — 

But  was  it  sad  or  gay? 

Can  we  remember? 
Slowly  they  die,  the  days. 
As  does  some  ruddy  blaze — 
End  in  a  smoking  haze 

Or  crumbling  ember. 

Joys — there  were  joys  to  spare; 
Griefs — there  were  griefs  to  bear; 
Ah,  and  the  joys  all  fair 

Spent  on  the  morrows ! 
Joys  were  the  clinking  gold 
Dropping  from  out  our  hold — 
We,  like  the  misers  old. 

Clung  to  our  sorrows. 

And,  this  is  stranger  still. 
Sorrows  that  worked  us  ill 
Now  grow  as  sorrows  will 

To  things  we  cherish; 
And  out  of  all  the  year 
We  find  that  sigh  and  tear 
As  blessings  now  appear 

And  cannot  perish. 


414  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908 

So  do  we  count  the  days 
Down  all  of  Time's  long  ways, 
And  with  dim  peace  we  gaze 

On  bond  and  fetter; 
And  know  at  last  that  all 
Of  the  blind  blows  that  fall 
And  the  cups  brimmed  with  gall 

But  make  us  better. 

So  dies  the  year,  and  so 
Gently  we  come  to  know 
How  fair  the  after-glow." 

— Copyright,  by  W.  G.  Chapman. 

ABOUT    THE    PENTECOST 

A.  R.  Morrison  writes:  "We  suppose  our  subscribers 
have  a  right  to  know  about  the  Pentecost.  It  is  still  the  offi- 
cial paper  of  the  Holiness  Church  and  stands  for  the  same 
real  salvation  it  always  has  sought  to  offer  the  people.  The 
editorial  work  is  at  present  done  by  myself.  For  a  number 
of  years  and  up  to  April,  1907,  there  were  two  editors,  Bros. 
Clark  and  Brand.  At  the  date  mentioned  Bro.  Brand  re- 
signed his  position,  leaving  Bro.  Clark  in  full  charge.  Dur- 
ing the  latter  part  of  the  summer,  Bro.  Fred  Lewis  came  to 
assist  in  the  work.  About  the  time  of  the  August  meeting 
I  agreed  with  Bro.  Clark  to  come  and  assist  for  a  year;  at 
the  same  time  I  accepted  the  call  to  the  Highland  Park 
Church  with  the  understanding  that  a  part  of  my  time  was 
to  be  spent  in  the  office.  September  1st,  I  began  work,  hav- 
ing no  idea  of  being  anything  more  than  an  assistant,  but 
soon  learned  Bro.  Clark  wanted  me  to  take  his  place  for  a 
while  at  least.  The  editing  and  proof  reading  fell  to  my  lot 
at  once  and  in  December,  the  superintendency  of  the  work 
fell  on  me. 

"Last  Fall  Bro.  Lewis  removed  to  Long  Beach  and  Bro. 
Pine  has  taken  his  place.  As  we  have  worked  in,  Bro.  Clark 
has  worked  out.  He  has  been  connected  with  the  office  for 
twenty  years.  He  is  now  officially  editor,  but  is  taking  no 
part  in  the  work  of  the  paper." 

ON    THE    GO 

G.  A.  Goings  says,  December  24th:  "I  preached  in  the 
town  where  I  was  born,  fifty-six  years  ago  and  spent  thirty 
years  of  my  life  at  St.  Clairsville,  the  County  seat  of  Bel- 
mont County,  Ohio.     There  being  news — after  an  absence  of 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908  415 

thirteen  years — of  my  return,  there  were  awaiting  me  ap- 
pointments to  preach  at  some  of  the  churches,  which  I  gladly 
accepted.  The  twenty-sixth  at  eleven  A.  M.,  I  preached  at 
the  Friends  Church,  East  Richmond,  Ohio.  A  large  audi- 
ence, people  coming  from  a  great  distance,  as  I  had  preached 
here  just  thirteen  years  ago.  Preached  at  the  same  place 
Sunday  night,  January  5th.  December  26th,  7:30  o'clock,  I 
preached  at  the  African  M.  E.  Church  in  St.  Clairsville,  a 
large  congregation  gathering.  We  were  asked  to  continue 
the  service  several  days,  but  time  was  limited.  The  Friends 
Church  here  was  organized  by  Sister  R.  J.  Pickering,  who 
served  as  their  pastor  a  number  of  years.  She  was  wholly 
consecrated,  being  called  to  evangelistic  work  she  left  the 
church  in  other  hands.  On  January  17th,  Sister  Pickering 
fell  asleep  in  Jesus.  She  was  a  consistent,  earnest  servant 
of  the  Lord,  and  labored  until  the  last.  She  had  just  come 
home  from  a  three  weeks'  meeting,  weary  and  tired,  but 
came  to  the  church  to  meet  me  and  cheer  the  saints.  We 
had  not  met  for  forty  years.  She  seemed  much  encouraged 
to  know  my  confidence  in  the  Lord.  Her  last  meeting  she 
attended  was  the  one  I  held.  Some  will  remember  her  the 
year  she  spent  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  the  Spring  meeting 
held  at  Riverside  in  1895  that  she  attended;  also  the  An- 
nual meeting  at  Downey,  California.  She  often  spoke  of  the 
benefit  she  derived  from  being  in  these  meetings,  being  much 
impressed  with  the  free  simple  way  of  worship  as  practiced 
by  the  Holiness  Churches.  She  remembered  names  and 
would  ask  for  the  different  ones  and  would  rejoice  when  I 
would  say  they  are  still  faithful.  She  had  planned  to  be  at 
the  Annual  meeting  this  year.  Her  last  words  to  me  were, 
Tray  that  I  may  be  faithful  to  the  end.'  Six  hours  later  she 
was  taken  suddenly  ill,  became  unconscious  and  remained  so 
until  she  passed  away  at  her  home  at  East  Richmond,  Ohio. 
"On  my  way  from  Ohio  I  stopped  at  Louisville,  Ken- 
tucky, where  I  found  the  saints  in  the  midst  of  a  series  of 
meetings;  the  house  crowded,  souls  getting  saved.  Sister 
Mary  E.  Jones  having  returned  from  Memphis,  Tenn.,  where 
she  had  spent  two  weeks.  She  met  many  so-called  'Tongues' 
people,  but  she  was  not  favorably  impressed  with  the  new 
claimed  experience  because  it  was  neither  scriptural  nor 
peaceable  and  wherever  it  is  introduced  confusion  is  the  re- 
sult. I  have  read  letters  from  over  100  different  parts  of 
the  world  and  the  same  reports  come  to  us,  that  the  move- 
ment is  unscriptural  and  selfish.  Sanctified  people  do  not 
depend  on  ejaculations  and  vociferations.  Let  us  be  careful 
that  we  have  scriptural  grounds,  well  attested,  for  our 
teachings." 


416  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908 

Sister  Berryman  Thompson  writes  from  S.  S.  Lucania, 
November  9th :  "Six  months  ago  today  I  was  carried  ashore, 
dying,  the  doctors  said.  Now  I  am  on  my  way  back  to  Afri- 
ca. Truly  there  is  no  hmit  to  God's  power.  Arrived  in  Liv- 
erpool at  eight  A.  M.,  after  a  safe  and  quiet  voyage.  My 
stay  in  England  was  very  pleasant.  While  there  I  purchased 
some  chickens.  The  native  chickens  are  very  small  and  lay 
but  few  eggs.  I  am  on  the  same  ship  I  came  home  on.  The 
crew  hardly  believe  I  was  the  same  person.  Arrived  at  Si- 
erra Leone  December  10th.  This  is  one  of  the  most  beauti- 
ful places  in  the  world.  The  town  is  built  at  the  foot  of 
thickly  wooded  mountains.  December  13th.  I  read  today 
the  sad  news  of  Bro.  Kelly's  death.  It  was  a  hard  blow,  but 
by  God's  help  I  will  go  on  with  the  work.  December  16th.  I 
landed  at  Monrovia,  where  I  learned  that  Bro.  Kelly  had 
been  sick  eight  days.  He  would  take  no  medicine.  Started 
to  Monrovia  in  an  open  boat.  He  wanted  to  get  home,  but 
only  reached  Monrovia,  where  he  passed  away.  For  a  time 
I  was  coward  enough  to  want  to  turn  back.  December  19th. 
I  cannot  walk  as  I  did  at  first,  so  have  carriers.  The  natives 
are  glad  to  see  me,  and  say  T  must  not  leave  them  again. 
The  girls  rushed  to  see  me  like  a  whirlwind.  They  have 
been  looking  for  me  for  a  long  time.  Mrs.  Shai-p  turns  my 
girls  over  to  me  in  good  condition.  December  26th.  Today 
my  boys  came  down;  they  heard  I  was  here  and  walked  all 
day  to  get  here.  January  1st.  New  Year's  Day,  a  holiday 
in  America,  I  began  house-building.  My  hired  man  calls 
himself  a  carpenter,  but  I  have  to  do  all  the  levelling  and 
show  him  what  to  do.  I  take  my  writing  and  sit  where  I 
can  watch  him  all  the  time.  January  14th.  My  house  is 
about  finished  and  a  chicken  house  begun.  January  18th. 
Have  been  moving  all  week,  you  would  laugh  if  you  could 
see  our  mode  of  transfer.  I  take  the  lead  with  my  gun  and 
next  come  four  little  girls  with  odd  bundles  on  their  heads; 
two  men  with  truck  or  box  on  a  pole  follow,  and  two  or 
three  more  with  packs  on  their  backs.  It  is  an  odd  proces- 
sion that  disappears  into  the  dark  forest  every  moniing. 
January  22nd.  This  is  the  time  for  the  heart  hunters  to 
be  around.  They  are  a  society  of  men  who  get  the  human 
heart  for  medicine  purposes.  They  dress  in  leopard  skin 
and  have  nails  fastened  on  their  fingers.  They  hide  in  the 
forest  and  as  women  and  children  go  by,  catch  them,  take 
them  into  the  bush  and  tear  the  heart  out.  They  some 
times  take  men  and  have  been  so  bold  as  to  catch  people  in 
Monrovia.  No  one  will  travel  here  now  without  a  gun  or  a 
knife.  January  25th.  My  woman  has  come  and  I  am  to 
have  help  now." 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908  417 

Sister  Goings  reports,  February  18th,  two  A.  M.  ''Sis- 
ter Easter  Adams,  a  signer  and  shouter  to  the  glory  of  God, 
and  myself  are  enroute  to  Columbus,  Ga.  While  on  our  way 
we  ran  down  to  Tuskegee,  and  in  that  workers  conference 
I  found  out  things  that  had  a  tendency  to  strengthen  me 
more  than  ever.  Just  as  the  oppression  of  Europe,  Spain 
and  other  old  countries  upon  the  early  settlers  of  the  United 
States  had  a  tendency  to  make  them  raise  their  own  bread 
stuffs,  build  factories  and  manufacture  their  necessities,  so 
has  the  America  prejudice  forced  the  negro  to  do  for  him- 
self. Reports  showed  that  in  many  places  where  they  were 
allowed  only  four  months  school,  and  that  in  a  one-room  log 
hut  with  one  or  no  window,  the  negroes  have  raised  money, 
extending  the  time  by  paying  the  teachers  themselves.  Six 
thousand  dollars  had  been  raised  in  one  county  in  one  year 
to  build  and  repair  school  buildings  and  pay  teachers.  This 
answers  the  question,  'Will  the  negro  help  himself?'  And 
yet,  he  hke  any  other  man,  will  not  help  himself  until  he  is 
helped  a  little.  He  cannot  see  the  need,  neither  does  he 
know  how.  Men  must  be  awakened  before  they  do  anything 
worthy  of  note.  I  know  there  are  some  men  who  walk  in 
their  sleep,  but  if  not  awakened,  their  walk  is  disastrous. 
It  takes  a  great  deal  of  energy  and  expense  to  awaken  some 
men.  That  is  the  trouble  with  many  of  our  friends,  they 
think  it  takes  too  much  time  and  money  to  'wake'  the  negro 
up,  but  allow  me  to  say  for  your  encouragement,  that  when 
you  once  thoroughly  arouse  him  you  never  catch  that  negro 
napping  any  more.  Now  it  is  the  educated  ones  who  are 
extending  their  school  terms,  building  school-houses  and 
encouraging  the  people  to  get  out  of  their  little  one-roomed, 
no  windowed  huts,  with  stick  and  mud  chimney,  and  build 
two,  three  and  four-room  cottages.  But,  the  'asleep'  negro 
is  still  in  the  one-room  hut  with  his  wife  and  six  children 
and  sits  by  the  fire-place  and  nods  and  spits  tobacco  in  the 
ashes.  He  cannot  read,  is  not  capable  of  thinking  and  does 
not  care  to  learn  because  he  'Don't  know  that  he  don't 
know.'  Who  will  wake  him  up?  He  thinks  he  is  awake. 
How  often  does  the  small  boy  say  to  his  big  sister,  about 
six  o'clock  in  the  morning,  'Let  me  alone,  Mary,  I  told  you 
I  was  awake.  Go  off  and  mind  your  own  business.'  Not 
every  one  is  as  patient  as  Mary.  She  ceases  not  until  he 
is  up  and  dressed.  Then  she  knows  he  will  manage  for 
himself.     'Go  thou  and  do  likewise.' 

"The  temperance  cause  that  is  sweeping  through  the 
South  unrelentlessly  is  a  blessing  to  the  negro.  Less  whis- 
key means  fewer  mobs,  fines,  less  ignorance  and  less  every- 
thing that  destroys  home  and  happiness.     At  that  confer- 

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418  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908 

ence  I  heard  testimonies  from  women,  and  their  work  among 
drunken  country  women  who  came  to  town  to  trade.  The 
courage,  zeal  and  patience  manifested  by  them  would  shame 
many  a  modern  Holiness  professor.  Praise  God,  there  is 
nothing  like  those  Southern  women  for  stick-ability,  hang- 
on-ability  and  go-through-ability.  Amen!  When  they 
shout  something  must  move. 

"Leaving  there  we  went  on  to  Columbus,  Georgia,  and 
found  a  little  body  of  saints  nearly  as  strong  as  when  Bro. 
and  Sister  Chapman  left.  Two  have  died.  There  is  not 
one  cent  of  indebtedness.  Land  was  donated  and  $500  on 
their  building,  leaving  about  $300  for  them  and  that  was 
settled  a  year  ago.  They  need  intelligent  instruction.  Good 
men  and  women  must  be  wise." 

April  10th,  at  seven  P.  M.,  the  Holiness  Church  met 
for  their  business  and  semi-annual  camp-meeting,  held  at 
Whittier,  California.  There  was  a  long  season  of  prayer, 
followed  by  testimonies,  when  President  G.  M.  Teel  made  re- 
marks on  the  part  we  are  playing  in  God's  work.  Good 
meeting  all  day  Saturday.  Also  Sunday  and  Monday. 
Tuesday,  ten  A.  M.,  business  meeting  convened,  President 
addressing  the  Assembly.  Report  of  Board  of  Elders  with 
a  recommendation  that  all  recognized  as  preachers  and 
workers  be  mindful  of  their  high  calling,  to  stir  up  the  gift 
that  is  in  them  and  apply  themselves  to  the  work.  When 
not  practical  for  them  to  go  to  the  far  away  places  calling 
for  help,  let  them  encourage  the  home  work  in  every  way 
possible,  remembering  we  are  to  work  at  Jerusalem  (home) 
as  well  as  at  Samaria  and  the  utttermost  parts  of  the  earth. 
Encourage  ourselves  in  the  Lord,  and  be  aggressive,  for  we 
know  our  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

Wednesday.  Communications,  church  and  tent  re- 
ports. Offerings  for  the  needy  and  missionaries.  Bro.  L. 
A.  Clark  reported  Pentecost  and  offered  his  resignation  as 
editor,  which  was  accepted,  electing  A.  R.  Morrison  to  take 
his  place.  at  6:30  P.  M.,  a  good  meeting,  after  which  the 
Lord  poured  His  blessing  on  the  tent  service-  Saturday 
was  a  variety  day.  Subjects  and  texts  spoken  from  being 
spiritually  edifying  and  interesting.  Judge  McCaslin  told 
of  the  bondage  which  the  ministers  of  Whittier  are  in  to 
the  pool  and  club-room  element.  The  preachers  and  people 
are  muzzled  and  church  doors,  halls  and  newspaper  columns 
are  closed  to  one  who  would  speak  out.  Last  Sunday  was 
filled  with  special  good  work  for  the  Master  and  the  meeting 
closed  with  tent  crowded;  some  seekers  and  it  seemed  the 
harvest  has  just  begun.     The  church  expect  to  work  to 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908  419 

keep  up  the  interest  and  reap  a  harvest  from  the  seed  sown. 

Redlands,  Cahfornia,  June  1st,  Sister  A.  L.  Malone, 
writes:  "I  feel  I  must  tell  you  of  God's  great  love,  mercy 
and  deliverance  of  the  awful  delusion  of  the  devil  that  he  is 
carrying  on  through  the  Apostolic  Faith  (Tongues)  move- 
ment. After  I  went  into  the  movement  something  said  to 
me,  'How  much  more  have  you  than  before?'  and  I  had  to 
answer  with  a  sad  disappointed  heart,  'No  more,'  and  as  I 
went  on  I  saw  the  word  of  God  was  being  closed  to  me. 
Also  a  spirit  of  fear,  came  over  me,  and  after  a  while  I  got 
into  awful  darkness  and  confusion.  Oh,  how  I  got  down 
before  God  asking  Him  to  show  me  what  to  do.  After 
weeks  of  suffering  and  groaping  in  the  darkness  and  despair 
until  I  did  not  sleep  or  eat  much  and  almost  felt  I  would  lose 
my  mind,  I  said  I  cannot  go  back  into  the  movement,  but 
must  get  out  and  threw  myself  at  the  feet  of  my  loving 
Savior,  crying  save  me  or  I  am  lost.  I  was  looking  up,  feel- 
ing my  utter  helplessness  when  a  light  came  which  seemed 
to  fill  the  room  and  once  more  I  stood  in  the  clear  light  and 
freedom  of  Heaven.  God  showed  me  we  received  the  bap- 
tism of  the  Holy  Ghost  when  we  were  sanctified.  I  returned 
home  never  more  to  roam  and  God  has  settled  me  as  never 
before.  And  I  am  humbly  sitting  at  the  feet  of  Jesus  wait- 
ing His  command.  If  I  had  taken  counsel  and  warning  of 
those  older  and  longer  in  the  way  I  would  have  saved  much 
suffering  and  been  away  ahead  of  where  I  am  now." 

JOHN  WALLACE,  MISSIONARY 

Shaftsburg  House,  Shanghai,  China,  May  5th:  "Dear 
Brothers  and  Sisters:  It  is  with  a  trembling  heart  that  I 
take  my  pen  to  write.  Your  kind  gift  to  my  wife  has 
touched  me  deeply.  It  gives  me  a  new  encouragement  to 
fight  on  for  God.  My  work  here  is  sometimes  very  hard, 
but  glory  to  God  when  tired  and  almost  ready  to  drop,  God 
sustains  and  upholds  me.  I  have  been  many  years  in  this 
land,  although  I  have  only  been  connected  with  this  work 
the  last  nine  months.  I  am  an  engineer  and  have  spent 
most  of  my  time  on  the  water,  going  from  one  port  to  an- 
other, till  God  called  me  to  give  all  my  time  and  talent  to 
His  service.  I  love  this  work  with  all  my  heart  and  soul, 
yet  I  long  to  go  and  labor  among  the  natives.  Many  are  the 
experiences  I  could  speak  of  while  out  here  among  this 
great  people  which  have  taught  me  to  love  them.  Nobody 
but  the  eternal  God  can  move  the  Chinaman.  Many  who 
should  set  them  a  better  example  are  leading  them  down  to 
hell.     I  was  brought  up  in  the  Scotch  Presbyterian  Church. 


420  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908 

Sister  Wallace  also  expresses  thanks  and  says  $40  gold 
means  more  than  $90  Mexican  money.  There  is  a  great 
territory  here  for  work;  we  are  ready  soon  as  God  opens 
the  way  if  the  Holiness  Church  people  will  stand  back  of 
us.  It  will  take  $500  gold,  to  support  the  two  of  us,  besides 
money  for  building  and  traveling  and  other  expenses.  We 
are  now  working  among  the  sailors." 

The  Twenty-ninth  Annual  Camp-meeting  convened  on 
the  camp  ground  August  7th,  with  a  larger  number  of  tents 
than  usual.  First  meeting  given  mostly  to  testimonies  and 
short  talks.  Early  Saturday  morning  was  addressed  prin- 
cipally by  Bro.  Burkholder.  Several  tents  came  in  through 
the  day.  Sunday,  six  A.  M.,  meeting  led  by  Bro.  Herley. 
Bro.  Roberts  preaching  at  ten  o'clock.  Afternoon.  Songs 
and  testimonies.  Sister  Goings  speaking  of  the  South 
work.  Night,  six  o'clock  young  people's  meeting  followed 
by  a  message  from  A.  R.  Morrison.  Tuesday,  10  A.  M.,  busi- 
ness opened  with  President  George  Teel  in  the  chair.  Board 
of  Elders  reporting  some  advancement;  have  granted  char- 
ters to  some  new  churches.  Communications  from  Eng- 
land, South  America,  Southland,  Northland  and  those  near- 
er home,  with  fairly  good  results.  Tent  reports  about  as 
usual.  Credentials  given  several  in  different  callings. 
Offerings  for  needy  as  is  the  usual  custom.  Afternoon  the 
subject  of  instrumental  music  in  public  worship  was  up. 
A  resolution  was  presented  requesting  that  the  prohibition 
on  that  point  be  stricken  from  the  rules  and  the  following 
words  be  substituted:  "The  local  churches  and  the  evange- 
listic or  mission  bands  shall  decide  for  themselves  individ- 
ually, the  question  of  the  use  of  instrumental  music."  This 
was  supported  by  A.  R.  Morrison  and  Anabel  Adams ;  op- 
posed by  Bros.  Washburn,  Shields  and  Karr.  Before  it 
came  to  a  vote  it  was  time  to  adjourn.  Night,  a  lively,  in- 
teresting, shouting  time  followed  by  a  sermon  from  Bro. 
Amon,  text,  Luke  15:10.  Mutnc  question  further  discussed 
in  the  morning  and  vote  postponed  till  the  next  day.  Night, 
after  a  long  season  of  prayer,  J.  F.  Washburn  preached. 
Seekers  remaining  till  late  at  night.  Friday,  good  six  A.  M. 
meeting.  Ten  A.  M.,  business.  Nellie  Penny  having  mar- 
ried Bruce  Greer,  her  credentials  were  changed  to  her  pres- 
ent name,  Mrs.  Nellie  A.  Greer.  The  election  of  officers 
then  took  place,  Bro.  G.  M.  Teel  re-elected  President.  Vote 
on  the  instrumental  music  question  taken,  eighty-three 
votes  opposed,  thirty-two  in  favor.  A.  B.  Morrison  re-elect- 
ed editor  of  Pentecost.  An  offering  was  given  Sister  Stew- 
art Wallam,  lately  bereaved  of  her  husband.     Sister  Kelly 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1908  421 

reported    from   the    missionary   treasury.     Sister   Goings 
again  speaking  on  the  missionary  work  in  the  South. 

The  second  Sunday.  After  an  exhortation  to  careful 
examination,  the  Lord's  Supper  was  served  to  the  tent  full 
of  people.  Afternoon  the  time  till  three  o'clock  was  taken 
in  testifying,  after  which  Sister  Goings  preached  with  lib- 
erty from  Col.  3:1-2.  Some  seekers.  The  meetings  during 
the  last  week  were  about  as  usual.  The  last  Sunday  the 
saints  began  singing  at  six  A.  M.  Bible  School  at  nine 
o'clock,  church  in  general  service  following,  with  seekers. 
Afternoon,  songs  and  testimonies  with  a  message  on  Holi- 
ness. Night.  Sister  Goings  addressed  young  people's 
meeting,  using  the  story  of  Lot's  wife  and  closing  with  the 
testimony  that  God  sanctified  her  twenty  years  ago  and  had 
kept  her  from  sin  and  on  the  go  for  souls.  Sister  Kelly 
gave  a  talk  on  missions;  also  Bro.  and  Sister  Greer.  Ana- 
bel  Adams  sang  a  missionary  song.  Bro.  Speer,  a  newly 
sanctified  A.  M.  preacher,  gave  testimony  of  God's  dealings 
with  him  as  he  that  day  had  testified  to  his  congregation  of 
the  work  of  sanctification  in  his  own  heart.  God  was  with 
him  and  supporting  him.  Bro.  George  Teel  preached  in 
the  spirit  at  night.  Several  claiming  the  different  experi- 
ences, and  thus  the  camp-meeting  of  1908  was  one  of  his- 
tory and  by  Monday  night  the  camp  ground  with  its  lonely 
and  deserted  appearance  made  us  feel,  although  we  had  en- 
joyed the  refreshing  season  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
we  were  glad  to  hie  away  to  our  several  homes  and  again 
take  up  the  line  of  work  attached  to  us. 

WM.  A.  WASHINGTON'S  EXPERIENCE 

"I  was  born  October  30,  1883,  in  Holmes  County,  Miss., 
I  was  converted  nine  years  later,  and  united  with  the  Baptist 
Church.  Three  years  later  I  was  sanctified.  All  of  my 
work  as  a  minister  of  the  gospel  was  with  the  Church  of 
God  in  Christ,  from  1895  to  1908,  when  I  first  heard  of  the 
Organized  Holiness  Church. 

"I  met  the  Second  Annual  convention  at  Slaughters- 
ville,  Ky.,  July  4th,  1908.  Finding  myself  well  satisfied 
with  its  rules  and  regulations,  I  united  with  it.  Since  then 
it  has  been  a  source  of  pleasure  to  labor  among  those  who 
believe  Holiness  to  be  the  true  basis  of  church  membership. 
After  the  convention  closed  at  Slaughtersville,  I  came  to 
Madisonville,  Kentucky,  in  company  with  Sister  Mary  E. 
Jones  and  Bro.  Peter  Jones,  where  we  labored  three  weeks 
and  got  eighteen  people  together  and  organized  the  First 
Holiness  Church  of  Madison,  Kentucky.  I  was  called  as  pas- 


422  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

tor,  when  organized,  on  the  fourth  Sunday  in  July,  1908. 
Since  that  time  we  have  bought  property  and  our  member- 
ship numbers  seventy-two.  In  September,  1908,  in  com- 
pany with  my  devoted  wife  and  other  workers,  we  went  to 
Nebo,  Kentucky  and  held  a  meeting.  Not  being  allowed  to 
hold  services  in  the  churches  there,  and  having  no  tent,  we 
were  compelled  to  hold  the  meeting  in  an  old  livery  stable. 
In  this  stable,  on  the  20th  of  September,  1908,  amidst  much 
rejoicing,  the  Nebo,  Kentucky  Holiness  Church  was  organ- 
ized, with  fourteen  members.  I  was  elected  pastor  of  this 
church  also.  It's  membership  now  numbers  thirty.  Will 
add  here  that  in  July,  1910,  I  was  elected  delegate  from 
the  Southern  convention  which  convened  at  Louisville,  Ky., 
to  the  General  Assembly  at  Los  Angeles,  California.  This 
trip  to  the  General  Assembly  at  Los  Angeles  was  quite  an 
inspiration  to  me  to  do  more  to  spread  the  cause  of  the  Holi- 
ness Church. 

"Yours  in  Christ." 


1909 

WAIT  THOU  UPON  THE  LORD 

'My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God." — Ps.  62:5. 
*'Wait  only  upon  God !  My  soul,  be  still 
And  let  thy  God  unfold  His  perfect  will. 
Thou  fain  would'st  follow  Him  throughout  this  year, 
Thou  fain  with  listening  heart  His  voice  would'st  hear. 
Thou  fain  would'st  be  a  passive  instrument 
Possessed  by  God,  and  ever  Spirit — sent 
Upon  His  service  sweet — then  be  thou  still. 
For  only  thus  can  He  in  thee  fulfill 
His  heart's  desire.     Oh,  hinder  not  His  hand 
From  fashioning  the  vessel  He  hath  planned. 
Be  silent  unto  God  and  thou  >]halt  know 
The  quiet,  holy  calm  He  doth  bestow 
On  those  who  wait  on  Him;  so  shall  thou  bear 
His  presence,  and  His  life  and  light  e'en  where 
The  night  is  darkest  and  thine  earthly  days 
Shall  show  His  love  and  sound  His  glorious  praise, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  423 

And  He  will  work  with  hand  unfettered,  free, 

His  high  and  holy  purposes  through  thee. 

First  on  thee  must  that  hand  of  power  be  turned 

Till  in  His  love's  strong  fire  thy  dross  is  burned 

And  thou  come  forth  a  vessel  for  thy  God; 

Sc  frail  and  empty  yet  since  He  hath  poured 

Into  thine  emptiness  His  life,  His  love. 

Henceforth  through  thee  the  power  of  God  shall  move 

And  He  will  work  for  thee.     Stand  still  and  see 

The  victories  thy  God  shall  gain  foi  thee; 

So  silent,  yet  so  irresistible. 

Thy  God  shall  do  the  thing  impossible. 

Oh,  question  not  henceforth  what  thou  can'st  do, 

Thou  can'st  do  naught,  but  He  will  carry  through 

The  work  where  human  energy  had  failed, 

Where  all  thy  best  endeavors  had  availed 

For  nothing.     Then,  my  soul,  wait  and  be  still; 

Thy  God  shall  work  for  thee  His  perfect  will, 

If  thou  wilt  take  no  less,  His  best  shall  be 

Thy  portion  now  and  through  Eternity." 

J.  H.  and  Eva  Creswell  start  the  New  Year  with  greet- 
ings to  us  all,  and  a  report  of  showers  of  blessings  in  Ar- 
vada,  Wyoming.  "The  first  week  of  the  new  year  we  be- 
gan pleading  and  praying  for  an  out-pouring  of  His  Holy 
Spirit  on  saint  and  sinner  and  praise  His  name,  He  had 
done  more  than  our  faith  claimed.  Twenty-two  souls  have 
claimed  sanctification  and  still  the  work  goes  on.  God  is 
mighty  to  save.  He  wants  us  to  trust  and  obey.  We  held 
services  four  times  each  week  the  last  three  weeks ;  meeting 
in  different  homes  during  the  week  and  on  Sundays  in  the 
little  school  house.  At  one  service  in  our  home  there  were 
eight  unsaved  present  and  aJl  claimed  Jesus  as  their  Sa- 
vior. 0,  let  us  praise  God  for  His  goodness  and  wonder- 
ful works  to  the  children  of  men.  A  man  and  wife  from 
Montana  were  among  the  saved.  May  God  help  them  to  tell 
to  others,  what  Jesus  has  done  for  them,  as  there  is  no 
work  done  for  God  in  that  country.  One  man  who  was 
justified  and  sanctified  was  a  drunkard  for  many  years  and 
God  is  greatly  manifesting  His  power  with  him.  The  con- 
verts all  seem  bright.  A  young  man  says  he  wants  to  go 
to  school  and  become  a  minister.  Pray  that  we  may  ever 
walk  humbly  before  God  and  may  by  His  wisdom  and  grace, 
ever  preach,  exhort  and  teach  the  full  gospel  of  justifica- 
tion and  sanctification  and  divine  healing  by  faith  in 
Christ  Jesus." 


424  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

NOTES    BY    THE     WAY 

J.  F.  Washburn  says:  "Since  the  camp-meeting  in 
August,  we  have  been  endeavoring  to  follow  out  a  settled 
principle  put  into  our  heart  when  God  sanctified  us  on  May 
23rd,  1880;  that  is  to  do  what  we  could  while  we  could. 
We  have  no  pastorate  or  special  exclusive  line  of  work,  as 
in  the  past,  yet  we  find  much  that  ought  to  be  done.  We 
have  visited  many  of  the  churches  and  find  good  leaven  at 
all  of  them,  but  whether  enough  to  leaven  the  whole  lump 
or  not,  time  will  tell.  Some  -^eem  to  have  leaven  that  has 
lost  its  power  to  raise  things  and  make  the  loaf  light. 
Heavy  bread  gives  dyspepsia  and  dyspepsia  gives — well, 
you  know,  so  look  out.  We  have  been  called  to  visit  the 
sick  and  suffering  at  home  and  also  at  the  hospitals.  God 
has  kept  us  company  as  we  have  anointed  and  prayed  and 
si)oke  such  words  of  encouragement  as  He  gave  us.  Sev- 
eral have  been  specially  blessed  on  the  rounds.  One  justi- 
fied for  the  first  time  in  her  life.  Another  that  had  known 
God  in  other  days,  but  had,  through  deep  waters,  been  sub- 
merged, as  it  were,  and  most  pitifully  looked  for  help  as 
she  said,  'I  can't  seem  to  get  hold.  My  faith  seems  so 
weak.'  The  pitying  eye  of  God  saw  and  the  arm  reached 
down  nnd  two  weeks  later  as  we  call'^d  upon  li^.r  she  looked 
so  bright  and  said  He  had  lifted  the  load  and  she  had  been 
happy  all  the  intervening  days.  W^c  have  attended  some 
of  the  all-day  meetings,  to  our  benefit,  at  least.  I  would 
suggest  that  a  little  more  of  the  middle-weight  class,  as  the 
pugilists  call  them,  would  take  hold,  as  I  have  understood 
they  make  lively  bouts  and  no  one  hurt  much ;  so  they  live 
on  and  live  to  take  part  again.  If  my  observation  is  not 
amiss,  there  is  need  of  a  revival  of  the  slumbering  fact  that 
the  laity  of  the  church  is  the  real  life  and  power  of  the  body 
and  that  their  value  and  work  does  not  consist  in  just  go- 
ing to  meeting,  helping  to  sing,  giving  a  little  here  and  there 
to  the  demands  and  then  returning  home  thanking  God 
that  that  duty  is  done  for  a  while ;  but  the  laity,  be  they  ever 
so  few,  or  ever  so  poor,  have  a  wonderful  controlling  power 
in  every  meeting,  as  they  are  not  only  the  substantials  in 
the  feast,  but  also  the  spices  and  varieties  are  found  in 
abundance  when  brought  forward.  Do  not  leave  it  all  to 
the  preachers.  Let  us  all  awaken  and  do  all  we  can  the 
best  we  can,  wherever  we  can.  in  Jesus'  name." 

SOUTHLAND    WORK 

Reports  through  Bro.  George  Goings:  "After  visiting 
the  work  in  Kentucky  I  rejoice  to  be  able  to  tell  you    we 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  425 

found  Bro.  Washington  alive  and  busy  and  happy.  His 
work  moving  on  because  he  makes  it  move.  You  will  al- 
ways notice  where  the  pastors  are  energetic  and  on  the 
move  themselves,  the  work  is  in  a  lively  condition.  Where 
the  pastor  is  waiting  for  the  church  to  get  in  a  good  condi- 
tion to  cheer  him,  both  pastor  and  church  remind  one  of  a 
death  bed  scene,  a  sad  sight.  Shepherds  have  no  time  to 
spend  brooding  over  some  misfortune  that  comes  to  their 
work." 

At  Madisonville,  where  Bro.  Washington  is  pastor. 
"The  weather  is  quite  cold ;  they  have  no  stove.  Seats  have 
no  backs  to  them,  but  the  congregation  stays  until  the  ser- 
vices are  over  and  they  are  all  going  on  the  best  they  can. 
We  spent  two  days  and  nights  at  Nebo.  When  Bro.  Wash- 
ington first  went  there,  he  had  strong  opposition  in  getting 
started.  The  Methodist  united  with  the  Baptist  to  hold  a 
series  of  meetings  to  attract  the  people  from  hearing  the 
doctrine  of  Holiness,  but  a  sinner  opened  the  way  for  Bro. 
Washington  to  hold  services  in  his  barn.  The  Lord  blessed 
the  people  as  they  gathered  day  and  night;  quite  a  number 
getting  sanctified,  till  now  there  is  a  large  membership  in 
the  newly  organized  Holiness  Church  and  they  have  pur- 
chased a  lot  and  hope  to  soon  build  a  chapel.  They  are 
now  worshipping  in  the  Christian  Church  which  has  been 
kindly  opened  to  them.  As  this  was  the  place  where  wife 
and  I  spent  some  time  during  the  Fall  of  1897,  my  visit  was 
made  very  pleasant  by  many  of  my  former  acquaintances. 
Our  next  stop  was  at  Slaughtersville,  where  we  announced 
meeting  as  we  entered  the  town  at  night,  there  being  a  good 
attendance;  the  news  of  our  coming  spread  rapidly.  From 
here  we  went  to  Owensboro.  The  time  of  our  arrival  was 
not  known  soon  enough  to  be  previously  announced,  so  the 
chapel  bell  was  rung  which  was  a  signal  for  meeting  and 
in  an  hour  there  was  a  good  congregation  present.  We 
were  blessed  in  preaching  to  them.  Bro.  Washington  fol- 
lowing with  exhortation,  warning  them  that  the  'tongues' 
movement  doctrine  as  it  is  now  taught,  is  not  scriptural 
and  should  be  let  alone.  He  said  after  having  spent  nearly 
a  year  under  its  power,  among  those  who  teach  it,  he  es- 
caped from  its  wreckage,  but  knew  of  some  of  the  best 
ministers  and  strong  Holiness  Churches  in  the  South  had 
been  wrecked  by  it.  Our  meetings  were  all  good  and  on 
Lord's  Day,  five  A.  M.,  we  gathered  in  the  church  and  had 
a  lively  meeting.  Met  again  at  eleven  A.  M.,  three  and 
seven  P.  M.,  and  at  five  P.  M.  the  writer  held  a  meeting  with 
the  preachers  and  officers.     At  Seven  the  chapel  was  filled. 


426  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

The  spirit  was  blessedly  manifest  as  Bro.  Washington  gave 
the  message  and  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered,  aft- 
erward songs,  shouts,  and  praising  God  as  we  shook  hands. 
"Our  school  is  progressing  day  and  night,  but  needs 
your  prayers,  as  well  as  financial  help.  Many  of  our  peo- 
ple have  been  out  of  work  for  months  and  winter  on  hand 
makes  the  outlook  dark,  but  it  is  a  good  time  to  prove  Psa. 
37:3." 

THE  SEMI-ANNUAL    CAMP-MEETING 

At  Riverside,  April  9th,  7 :30  P.  M.  Song  for  the  open- 
ing service:  "I  am  Going  Through  With  Jesus,  I'm  Going 
Through."  After  other  songs  and  prayers  the  President, 
not  being  present,  J.  F.  Washburn  made  some  opening  re- 
marks and  preached  from  Phil.  4:6.  "Be  careful  for  noth- 
ing, but  in  everything  by  prayer  and  supplication  let  your 
requests  be  made  known  unto  God."  (1)  thanksgiving;  (2) 
rewards;  (3)  supplications;  (4)  intercession.  Bro.  W. 
Matney  exhorting  to  obedience  in  the  Spirit.  Bro.  Asa 
Adams  testified.  Bro.  Alf.  Adams  who  had  been  sick  for 
some  time,  was  anointed  for  healing.  Saturday  eleven  A. 
M.,  many  requests  for  prayers,  following  a  lively  season  of 
prayer.  Sister  Kelly  speaking  from  Eph.  3:20.  Bro.  Her- 
ley  reading  scripture.  Sister  Swing,  widow  of  our  departed 
brother,  J.  W.  Swing,  testified.  Afternoon,  President  Teel 
spoke  at  length.  Bro.  Washburn  followed:  "We  have  not 
always  been  wise,  for  more  than  twenty-five  years  privi- 
leges have  come  and  gone,  soon  all  will  be  done.  Make  the 
most  of  them."  He  then  preached  from  Acts  2:4-7,  on  the 
subject  of  a  Holy  Church.  Some  one  spoke  of  Bro.  Langen 
being  sick,  and  after  meeting  an  offering  was  handed  treas- 
urer for  him.  Night,  a  good  street  meeting;  several  testi- 
monies in  tent,  when  Sister  Grip  said  she  heard  about  Holi- 
ness fifteen  years  ago.  (The  writer  well  remembers  that 
time;  it  was  during  a  tent  meeting  at  Ontario  and  this  sis- 
ter had  requested  me  to  come  to  her  home  and  tell  her 
about  it,  and  the  time  being  so  thoroughly  taken  with  the 
difl'erent  meetings  we  did  not  get  a  chance  to  see  her  till 
one  afternoon  about  five  o'clock,  when  we  found  our  way 
to  her  home  and  after  a  short  conversation  she  was  so  de- 
sirious  of  the  blessing  we  knelt  and  after  praying  was  ask- 
ing her  some  questions  and  she  said,  "Yes,"  so  quickly, 
earnestly  and  honestly  to  all  the  questions  asked  and  claim- 
ed the  experience  so  easily  that  after  we  had  left  her  home 
on  the  way  to  the  tent,  we  were  so  tempted  she  did  not  know 
what  it  meant  and  would  not  understand  how  to  trust  God 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  427 

to  keep  her  that  I  spoke  to  my  husband  concerning  it  and 
we  prayed  for  her.  To  our  happy  surprise  she  came  to  the 
night  meeting  and  when  opportunity  was  given  had  a  good 
testimony  and  has  ever  since  so  far  as  the  writer  knows, 
exemplified  a  Hohness  life  at  home  and  abroad.)  Another 
case  of  being  led  into  the  experience  so  easily  was  of  a 
sister  at  Anaheim,  who  came  to  the  altar  one  Sunday  morn- 
ing and  was  so  willing  to  put  all  on  the  altar  and  obey  God 
that  as  fast  as  we  could  exchange  questions  and  answers 
the  Vvcrk  w?,=;  m.arvelciisly  done  and  to  the  surprise  and  be- 
yond the  faith  of  the  writer  she  was  up  with  face  shining 
and  speaking  of  the  glorious  filling  of  the  Spirit's  love  and 
demonstrating  the  power  of  God  to  save  instantly.  And 
again,  we  remember  so  well  when  Sister  Alf.  Adams  came 
to  the  Downey  camp-meeting  soon  after  Bro.  Alf.  was  sanc- 
tified and  in  the  large  tent  we  talked  with  her  and  then 
went  with  her  to  her  own  tent;  we  had  never  met  her  be- 
fore. There  was  no  light  in  the  tent ;  we  could  not  see  each 
other's  faces  but  we  could  hear  our  voices  and  she  was  weep- 
ing bitterly  and  was  willing  to  get  sanctified  at  any  cost. 
Soon  the  living  sacrifice  was  made,  surely  and  truly  and  you 
all  know  the  result;  the  light  of  Heaven  filled  our  souls  and 
the  joy  thrilled  our  bodies  as  we  emerged  from  the  dark 
tent  and  as  she  met  Bro.  Alf.,  she  said,  "Oh,  Pa,  why  didn't 
you  tell  me  how  to  get  it?"  He  said,  "I  did  try,"  well,  we 
all  know  what  a  faithful,  precious  life  dear  Sister  Adams 
has  led  and  these  cases  prove  that  when  we  are  ready  to 
meet  the  conditions  God  is  ready  to  accept  us. 

Sister  Grip  further  states  that  while  she  was  a  Chris- 
tian when  she  heard  about  Holiness,  she  knew  she  had  the 
carnal  mind  because  it  upset  her  so  often.  When  a  child  in 
Sweden,  she  got  caught  on  the  ice  and  could  not  get  off.  She 
floated  under  a  bridge,  but  it  was  too  high  to  reach.  A 
strong  man  reached  down,  then  she  reached  up  as  far  as 
she  could  and  he  saved  her.  That  is  like  the  salvation  of 
Jesus.  She  was  much  blessed  in  speaking  and  shouted 
praises  to  God.  Sister  Anabel  Adams  said:  "God's  law  fits 
us,  if  saved,  like  a  tailor-made  suit  of  clothes."  At  a  school 
she  attended  there  were  many  rules.  To  the  good  scholars 
they  were  no  cross,  but  to  the  bad  ones  they  were  hard. 
She  once  heard  Emma  Goldman  speak,  and  went  home  heavy 
hearted  because  anarchy  was  working  in  our  nation.  An- 
archy threatens  the  Christian  world.  Christians  are  not 
anarchists.  Bro.  Whiting  said  he  had  the  real  satisfying 
portion.  Sister  Stoller  sang:  "Where  Jesus  is  'tis  Heaven 
There."  Said  they  were  ready  to  go  in  the  gospel  work  if 
God  wanted  them. 


428  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

Bro.  Cooper,  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church,  said  he  was 
healed  fourteen  years  ago  at  Bro.  Walker's  house.  Bro. 
Washburn  praying  for  him.  Bro.  Utterbach  of  Clearwater, 
a  United  Brethren  minister,  also  testified  to  having  been 
healed  not  long  ago,  in  answer  to  prayer.  Sister  Howe  told 
of  her  husband  getting  hurt  and  crippled  for  life,  but  God 
has  been  with  and  stood  by  them,  and  His  grace  and  help 
has  been  sufficient.  Bro.  Teel  stood  up  to  preach,  but  Bro. 
Blakely,  who  was  severely  crippled  with  rheumatism,  said 
he  felt  God  wanted  him  just  now  to  be  prayed  for  for  heal- 
ing. Several  others  came  for  prayers  for  healing.  Bro. 
Blakely  was  greatly  blessed  and  claimed  the  work  done. 
This  proved  to  be  the  case  as  evidenced  later,  a  few  days 
showing  a  great  change  in  his  condition.  Bro.  Teel  said, 
"ten  years  ago  he  returned  from  Texas  full  of  malaria,  dis- 
couraged and  never  expected  to  be  well  again.  Was  anoint- 
ed at  Bro.  Kelly's  mission  and  healed  at  once.  He  quoted 
James  5:14  and  said  the  rendering  of  the  verse  by  modern 
critics  is  'Is  any  sick  among  you?  let  him  send  for  the  doctor 
and  let  him  give  you  some  pills.'  God  can  heal  as  well  as 
man.  He  can  make  a  world  out  of  nothing."  Bro.  Wash- 
burn exhorted  and  invited  seekers.  One  young  man  came, 
but  did  not  get  saved  until  a  night  or  two  later.  Others 
came  and  asked  for  their  friends.  God's  spirit  was  mani- 
fested and  the  meeting  was  full  of  interest. 

We  are  indebted  to  our  young  sister,  Minnie  Grip,  of 
Riverside,  for  the  report  of  the  camp-meeting.  She  took 
sermons  in  shorthand  and  transcribed  them.  Alice  J. 
Whiting  was  elected  editor  of  the  Pentecost  for  one  year. 

Sunday,  9:30,  Bible  school,  followed  by  regular  ser- 
vice. Afternoon  several  sisters  testified,  after  which  Asa 
Adams  gave  good  Bible  reading,  starting  with  text,  "Gird 
up  the  loins  of  your  mind,  be  sober  and  hope  to  the  end 
for  the  grace  that  is  to  be  brought  unto  you  at  the  revela- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ."  Saturday,  ten  A.  M.,  Sisters  Kelly, 
Stoller  and  Dixon,  spoke  at  length.  Night,  Bro.  Spears, 
Congregational  minister  from  The  Palms,  preached.  Sun- 
day, good  all  round  day's  work  for  Jesus. 

CALIFORNIA  TO  KENTUCKY 

By  President  G.  M.  Teel:  "Our  train  pulled  out  from 
the  Arcade  Depot  at  9:45,  May  20th,  leaving  mother  and 
Oscar  with  other  friends  standing  at  the  gate  to  see  us  go 
out  of  sight.  We  had  a  fine  trip  through  Southern  Cali- 
fornia.   The  most  that  attracted  our  attention  on  the  desert 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  429 

was  the  Salton  Sea,  which  by  no  means  is  a  small  frog  pond. 
Stopped  at  Yuma  twenty  minutes  and  saw  some  Indians; 
reached  Tuscon,  Arizona,  at  midnight.  It  was  at  this  place 
in  1870  I  saw  a  sky-rocket  for  the  first  time.  We  were 
traveling  with  ox  teams  on  our  way  to  California  and  camp- 
ed several  days  a  few  miles  south  of  the  city  at  one  of  the 
Spanish  Missions;  during  which  time  they  had  a  great 
demonstration  on  the  election  returns.  When  I  saw  the 
fire  Vv^orks  I  was  amazed.  At  El  Paso  we  changed  cars. 
Spent  our  first  Sunday  at  Denton,  Texas,  visiting  friends 
and  relatives;  some  that  we  helped  into  the  experience  of 
Holiness  years  ago.  On  Tuesday  night  at  Pilot  Point,  I 
had  the  pleasure  of  preaching  to  a  very  appreciative  con- 
gregation at  the  College  chapel,  where  the  Nazarene  church 
hold  their  services.  We  found  it  very  hot  traveling  through 
Oklahoma  and  Kansas.  Boarding  an  early  train  Saturday 
we  sped  on  at  the  rate  of  forty  miles  an  hour;  pulling  in 
at  the  great  union  depot  at  St.  Louis,  about  sundown.  On 
our  arrival  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  we  were  met  at  the  station 
by  Bro.  Goings,  who  conducted  us  to  the  Pentecostal  tab- 
ernacle; Bro.  J.  O.  McClurkan's  headquarters,  where  ar- 
rangements had  been  made  for  our  lodging  during  our  stay 
here.  Judging  from  the  best  information  I  can  get,  this 
brother  has  done,  and  is  doing,  a  great  work  here.  I  am 
informed  a  few  years  ago  he  started  here  at  the  bottom  and 
now  has  a  large  three-story  brick,  in  which  he  has  a  large 
assembly  hall  for  worship.  His  printing  office  'Living  Wa- 
ter,' is  published,  two  or  three  large  school  rooms,  kitchen 
and  dining  room,  and  a  number  of  rooms  for  students  and 
workers.  They  had  about  one  hundred  students  in  their 
school  last  year.  They  give  both  literary  and  Bible  in- 
structions. Their  workers  go  out  through  the  city  and 
hold  meetings  wherever  they  can. 

"Bro.  and  Sister  Goings  have  laid  the  foundation  for 
a  good  work  in  the  South  and  under  the  circumstances 
of  limited  means,  etc.,  are  getting  along  well  with  the  sup- 
erstructure. They  have  a  membership  of  fifty-seven  and 
he  says  they  can  all  be  depended  upon.  The  Wednesday 
night  meeting  corroborated  this  statement.  We  have  a 
good  property  here,  in  a  good  location  and  could  have  more 
students  if  they  could  accommodate  them.  They  realize 
that  the  colored  people  not  only  need  religion,  but  religious 
training  and  this  necessitates  schools  in  which  they  can  have 
the  general  as  well  as  religious  education.  We  had  three 
services  on  Sunday  with  everybody  out,  from  the  college 
professor  down.     They  said  Amen!  like  they    meant    it. 


430  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

There  were  six  or  eight  of  our  preachers  present  and  they 
think  there  is  nothing  like  the  Hohness  Church.  Monday, 
in  company  with  Bro.  Goings,  we  went  to  Nebo,  Ky.,  meet- 
ing five  more  preachers." 

The  Owensboro  Convention 

"Opened  7:30,  July  3rd,  with  Elder  G.  A.  Goings  in 
charge.  The  meeting  began  on  high  tide  and  as  it  will  be 
impossible  to  report  in  full,  we  call  attention  to  the  fact 
that  there  had  never  been  held  in  Owensboro  before,  a  meet- 
ing with  such  a  representation  of  colored  people  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Holiness  Church.  It  was  a  question  with 
some  whether  there  really  existed  a  corporate  body  known 
as  the  Holiness  Church  and  the  presence  of  such  a  com- 
pany of  people  gathered  from  several  states  with  the  Presi- 
dent of  said  corporation  in  their  midst,  created  no  small 
stir  among  interested  people.  The  church  at  Owensboro 
had  made  arrangements  for  the  entertainment  of  all  visit- 
ors at  the  convention.  At  the  close  of  the  first  service  each 
one  was  assigned  his  lodging  place.  A  place  had  been  ar- 
ranged where  meals  were  served — all  gratis.  The  chair- 
man and  his  wife  were  royally  entertained  at  a  private 
boarding  house.  The  meeting  throughout  was  conducted  in 
a  way  that  would  have  done  honor  to  any  body  of  people. 
The  religious  services  were  so  planned  and  conducted  that 
every  one  had  a  privilege  of  exercising  his  gifts.  All  the 
preachers  were  encouraged  and  helped  to  preach,  to  an 
advantage. 

"During  the  great  enthusiasm  and  demonstration  at 
different  times  there  was  little  wasted  energy.  The  lead- 
er, having  an  eye  to  make  it  all  count  to  the  best  advantage. 
Bro.  Goings  is  a  good  leader.  His  people  have  the  veiy 
highest  regard  for  him  and  his  wife  and  recognize  them  as 
sent  of  God  to  lead  them  out  of  bondage.  They  are  also 
generally  well  spoken  of  and  have  the  respect  and  sympathy 
of  the  community  at  large. 

"The  Convention  heartily  endorsed  the  Book  of  Rules 
and  recognizes  that  the  General  Assembly  only  has  the  pow- 
er to  make  laws,  and  their  rights  and  privileges  only  ex- 
tend to  the  carrying  out  of  the  rules.  The  work  of  this 
Convention  is  very  important  to  them  as  they  have  not  the 
privilege  of  attending  the  General  Assembly.  They  feel 
the  importance  of  all  coming  together  occasionally  to  hear 
and  see  how  the  churches  are  prospering.  This  necessi- 
tates church  reports.  Also  they  want  to  know  how  all  the 
preachers  are  doing  and  this  calls  for  ministerial  reports. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  431 

Again,  they  must  know  who  are  open  to  calls,  and  this  calls 
out  another  class  of  ministerial  report.  They  consider 
that  the  'Southern  Pentecost'  is  specially  theirs,  so  they 
need  a  Pentecost  report.  They  understand  that  Sister 
Goings'  training  school  is  their  special  privilege,  so  they 
want  a  school  report.  All  these  different  branches  of  the 
work,  including  the  tent  work,  were  reported  and  encour- 
aged. The  business  part  of  the  Convention  covered  several 
days  and  was  surely  very  helpful  to  the  work  in  the  South. 
It  was  very  noticeable  that  these  reports  shown  an  un- 
common spirit  of  sacrifice  and  self-denial.  In  their  great 
field  of  labor  the  lack  of  money  hinders  them  greatly.  The 
people  have  never  been  trained  along  these  lines  and  it  all 
has  to  be  learned;  the  art  and  importance  of  economizing 
the  same  for  the  Gospel's  sake.  The  preaching  and  teach- 
ing was  clear,  radical  and  forceful.  They  certainly  did 
prove  what  they  attempted  to  do,  that  there  is  an  organized 
Holiness  Church,  upon  a  holiness  basis,  with  elders,  deacons 
and  preachers. 

"While  at  Louisville,  no  pains  were  spared  in  making 
our  stay  one  of  entertainment  and  comfort.  Their  regular 
week-night  meeting  was  held  in  the  hall,  well-filled  with 
anxious  waiters  to  greet  the  President  and  wife  and  little 
girl.  They  had  seen  lots  of  folks  before,  but  had  never  seen 
a  President  of  the  HoKness  Church  and  of  course  they 
think  they  are  all  right.  Their  shining  faces  and  shouts 
of  victory  almost  make  me  shout,  as  I  sat  and  thought  of 
their  once  awful  condition  of  bondage  and  now  one  of  lib- 
erty. I  see  a  great  future  for  this  Church  if  we  act  wisely 
in  taking  advantage  of  the  opportunity.  This  is  the  Mis- 
sion field  for  the  Holiness  Church.  If  we  can  estabhsh 
churches  all  over  the  South  land  we  shall  accomplish  much 
more  than  we  could  possibly  do  in  a  foreign  field.  Under 
God  we  can  do  it;  with  a  little  help  from  us  the  colored 
people  will  evangelize  themselves.  God  is  raising  up  from 
among  them  evangelists,  pastors  and  teachers.  They  have 
been  deluded  by  a  great  deal  of  wild  fire,  coming  in  the  name 
of  Holiness,  but  these,  like  other  delusions,  have  exposed 
themselves  and  brought  themselves  into  disrepute.  Our 
Church  has  established  a  good  reputation  in  this  country 
and  now  is  the  time  to  occupy.  There  are  also  white  peo- 
ple all  over  this  country  anxious  for  a  good  Church  home. 
The  evangelists  have  insisted  on  their  staying  in  the 
churches,  which  thing  they  have  done,  and  many  have 
starved  spiritually.  While  here  we  preached  three  times 
on   Sunday.     Owing  to  the  extreme  heat  we  were   com- 


432  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

pletely  done  up  and  felt  we  were  a  long  way  from  Highland 
Park,  California. 

"Having  made  arrangements  for  meetings  in  New  Al- 
bany, Ind.,  just  across  the  Ohio  river  from  Louisville,  we 
felt  we  must  go,  sick  or  well,  and  Tuesday  evening  found 
us  at  the  home  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Charles  Royalty;  who 
are  relatives  of  Sister  Hettie  Vrigstead,  California.  We 
were  here  ten  days,  held  six  services  in  private  houses,  and 
by  invitation,  preached  twice  at  the  Holiness  Mission  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Ohio  Falls  Association,  which  holds  an 
annual  camp-meeting  on  their  camp  ground  known  as  the 
Silver  Heights  camp-ground;  about  one-mile  from  the  city. 
The  ground  is  beautiful  for  situation.  They  have  had 
great  meetings  here  for  years,  but  the  converts  have  been 
advised  to  go  back  to  the  churches  and  set  them  afire.  We 
find  a  number  who  would  be  glad  to  join  a  Holiness  Church 
if  they  had  a  Joshua  to  lead  them  out.  Our  ride  on  thq 
steamer  Texacana,  about  170  miles  down  the  Ohio  river, 
was  the  trip  of  our  lives.  The  weather  being  so  extremely 
hot,  it  served  as  an  exceedingly  appreciative  cooler  and  we 
did  consider  every  moment  of  the  twenty-four  hours'  ride 
a  great  luxury  indeed." 

ANNUAL    CAMP-MEETING 

The  Annual  Camp-meeting  and  General  Assembly  of 
the  Holiness  Church,  met  in  the  Arroyo  Seco,  on  their 
camp-ground,  for  the  thirtieth  session  of  these  gatherings. 
Friday  night,  August  13th,  with  a  goodly  number  gathered 
from  a  distance  as  well  as  those  from  near-by  who  come 
from  year  to  year,  planning  this,  their  yearly  outing,  get- 
ting the  benefit  of  the  best  of  water,  camping  ground  and 
straw  free  for  the  whole  three  weeks'  stay.  Many  fami- 
lies commence  planning  as  soon  as  one  camp-meeting 
closes  to  get  ready  for  the  next  one  and  it  is  a  subject  talked 
over  and  held  in  high  anticipation  from  the  children,  all 
the  year,  as  well  as  the  old  people. 

The  first  three  days  of  the  meeting  was  conducted  in 
the  general  way,  with  a  good  degree  of  spiritual  zeal,  and 
interest.  The  business  session  opening  Tuesday,  10:25  A. 
M.,  President  Goerge  M.  Teel  giving  the  opening  remarks, 
when  the  Board  of  Elders  submitted  the  report,  which  wa;^ 
received  and  ordered  spread  upon  the  minutes,  and  was  ;^.s 
follows:  "Since  the  Spring  meeting  we  note  several  e'l- 
couraging  signs  of  God's  blessing  upon  us.  Our  President 
having  spent  some  time  in  the  South  visiting  the  Holiness 
Churches  under  the  leadership  of    Elder    G.    A.    Goings, 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  433 

which  are  very  encouraging."  Communications  and  re 
ports  of  Churches  were  hstened  to ;  also  a  letter  from  Bro. 
John  E.  Langen,  showing  he  was  still  veiy  ill,  needing  oul' 
prayers.  Report  of  Missionary  Treasurer  given;  also 
Pentecost,  granting  the  Editor  permission  to  make  the  pa- 
per a  weekly  one,  using  the  Pentecost  Fund  for  that  pur- 
pose as  far  as  it  will  go,  without  putting  the  Church  or 
paper  in  debt;  with  the  understanding  that  anyone  having 
contributed  to  that  fund,  but  not  agreeing  with  this  plan, 
may  have  their  money  refunded  to  them  on  application  to 
the  Editor.  Tent  reports  Wednesday.  Bro.  J.  W.  Buckner 
granted  papers  as  minister  of  the  gospel.  Afternoon,  of- 
ferings for  the  needy.  Thursday  afternoon;  Resolved:  We 
recognize  Elder  G.  A.  Goings  as  Superintendent  of  the  Holi- 
ness Church  work  in  the  South,  among  the  colored  people; 
always  subject  to  the  Board  of  Elders  and  the  General  As- 
sembly. Credentials  granted  new  applicants,  W.  M.  Smith, 
exhorter,  Nashville,  Tenn. ;  W.  M.  Mcintosh,  evangelist; 
Sarah  M.  Jones,  minister,  also  of  Nashville.  Mattie  Bar- 
nett,  evangelists,  Louisville,  Ky.  Martha  E.  Louck,  evan- 
geHsts;  Ella  Stewart,  worker,  both  of  Owensboro,  Ky, ; 
Logan  Lewis,  evangelist,  Madisonville,  Ky. 

Elders  elected  for  three  years,  George  M.  Teel,  George 
Goings,  J.  F.  Washburn,  Walter  Matney.  J.  H.  Creswell 
elected  to  fill  the  vacancy  made  by  J.  E.  Langen  resigning 
on  account  of  poor  health.  George  M.  Teel  elected  Presi- 
dent. Bro.  R.  H.  Amon,  granted  credentials  as  Minister. 
Friday  afternoon,  J.  F.  Washburn  spoke  at  length  on  what 
can  be  done  to  advance  the  work.  The  business  closing  to 
meet  in  April. 

Thursday  night,  18th,  Miss  Stanclif  led  young  people's 
meeting.  Seven-thirty,  Bro.  Vrigsted  spoke  on  our  coming 
Savior.  Bro.  Graves,  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church,  preached 
from  songs  of  Sol.  6:10;  numDer  of  seekers.  Friday  morn- 
ing Bro.  J.  Creswell  spoke  of  the  necessity  of  prevailing 
prayers  and  called  for  those  upon  whom  God  had  laid  a 
spirit  of  prayer  to  fast  and  pray.  Night,  Bro.  Teel  gave 
some  teaching;  some  testimonies  and  seekers.  Saturday 
afternoon,  J.  F.  Washburn  gave  Bible  reading  and  teaching. 
Several  saved  in  the  five  o'clock  children's  meeting.  Night, 
Frank  Smith  preached  on  procrastination.  Sister  Wash- 
burn sang:  "Oh,  Don't  Stay  Away."  Several  seeking  and 
all  claimed  what  they  sought.  Sunday,  Bible  school,  Sis- 
ter Elsie  Wright  in  charge.  Bro.  Washburn  in  charge  of 
ten  A.  M.  meeting.  Bro.  Teel  being  so  hoarse  he  could 
not  speak.     Bro.  Tom  Smith,  of  Azusa,  spoke,  followed  by 

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434  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

Bro.  Winslow  preaching,  when,  after  several  testimonies, 
Grandma  McGowen,  90  years  old,  in  her  usual  happy  manner 
of  laughing  and  praising  God,  gave  her  testimony.  At  two 
P.  M.,  a  large  congregation  gathered  to  hear  Inez  Bowers, 
twelve  years  old,  of  the  Friends'  Church,  who  preached  an 
hour  from  Isa.  35:12,  "A  Highway  Shall  Be  There  and  a 
Way,  and  it  Shall  Be  Called  the  Way  of  Holiness,"  after 
which  Prof.  Freeland,  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Seminary,  spoke 
and  Sister  Wertendike,  of  South  Pasadena,  wife  of  the  well 
known  temperance  worker,  testified.  Monday  at  the  two 
P.  M.  meeting.  Dr.  Kelly,  brother  of  our  departed  Willis 
Kelly,  himself  a  pastor  of  a  Methodist  Church,  was  intro- 
duced and  gave  us  words  of  greeting,  after  which  we  sang 
Bro.  Kelly's  last  song  "By  and  By."  Night,  Sister  Mary 
Clark  led  young  people's  meeting;  many  much  blessed  as 
the  7:30  meeting  opened  with  singing  and  some  running  up 
and  down  round  the  seekers'  bench  and  shouting,  followed 
by  Bro.  Walter  Matney,  preaching.  Tuesday,  ten  A.  M. 
Sister  Whiting  gave  a  Bible  reading.  Afternoon,  Prof. 
Cole,  principal  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Seminary  gave  address  in 
interest  of  the  school.  Friday,  Asa  Adams  in  charge 
gave  good  stirring  talk  on  the  neccesity  of  a  close  walk 
with  God.  Bro.  D.  Herley  is  encouraged  with  the  present 
state  of  affairs.  Bro.  L.  M.  Haney,  the  Holiness  Evange- 
list of  the  Pentecostal  Holiness  Association,  was  intro- 
duced and  gave  us  words  of  greeting  and  good  cheer.  Bro. 
Rice,  South  Methodist  preacher,  testified  as  to  how  some 
of  the  Holiness  people  worked  with  him  until  they  got  him 
sanctified  and  now  he  is  preaching  it  straight  to  his  church. 

Afternoon,  Bro.  Rice  preached  from  Acts.  19:1-2,  this 
being  probably  the  first  sermon  ever  read  under  the  Holi- 
ness tent  and  the  preacher  apologized  by  saying  he  was 
now  past  fifty  years  of  age  and  could  not  break  away  from 
his  life  long  habit.  He  was  not  confined  very  closely  to 
his  manuscript  and  said  many  things  encouraging  and  help- 
ful to  us  as  a  people.  Night,  songs  and  prayer.^;.  Sisters 
Anabel  and  Cora  Adams  sang,  "Oh  What  a  Change,"  when 
Will  Shepherd,  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church,  preached.  Sat- 
urday was  an  extremely  warm  day.  Sisters  Dishman  and 
Wasnburn  spoke.  Sister  Frazier  spoke  of  ho-^pital  work  at 
the  Soldier's  Home.  Sunday,  ten  A.  M.  Still  very  warm. 
A  praise  meeting  followed  the  Sunday  School  service.  After- 
noon, 110  degrees  in  the  shade.  Bro.  Washburn  in  charge 
of  meeting.  Six  P.  M.,  many  people  took  part  in  meeting, 
when  Bro.  Graves,  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church,  sang  "I  Dream- 
ed That  the  Great  Judgment  Morning    Had    Come,"    and 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  435 

preached  from  Ezek.  35:5.  A  great  many  seekers;  the 
meeting  continuing  till  4:30  in  the  morning  hours,  and 
thus  closed  the  annual  camp-meeting. 

Numbers  were  healed,  as  was  witnessed  to  by  mani- 
festations and  power  and  by  the  signs  that  followed.  Bro. 
and  Sister  Creswell  were  called  home  on  account  of  the  ill- 
ness of  their  son,  Cecil,  who  was  left  in  charge  of  home 
affairs.  We  thank  God  for  the  blessing  they  have  proven  to 
the  camp-meeting.  At  this  meeting  of  the  General  As- 
sembly, it  was  decided  to  go  ahead  with  the  Pentecost  as  a 
weekly,  trusting  God  to  supply  the  necessary  funds  for  its 
continuance,  as  there  was  $262.02  on  hand  with  $15  to  be 
paid  m  soon. 


OUR    MISSIONARIES 

J.  B.  and  Nellie  Greer  write  from  San  Francisco,  July 
9th :  "Dear  Friends — We  arrived  in  this  place  at  eight  P.  M. 
yesterday.  Today  we  have  been  buying  articles  we  wish 
added  to  our  shipment.  The  Lord  has  been  very  gracious 
and  faithful  in  supplying  all  our  needs.  We  desire  to  keep 
faithful  to  God  and  the  friends  who  help  us  to  go  forth, 
realizing  we  owe  it  to  them  to  give  our  very  best  to  the 
work  to  which  we  are  consecrated.  Our  hearts  were  touched 
at  Peniel  Hall,  in  Los  Angeles,  by  seeing  so  many  friends 
there  to  say  good  bye.  There  is  a  glad  amen  m  our  hearts 
as  we  think  of  the  needy  field  lying  ahead  of  us.  July  28th. 
On  board  the  'City  of  Para'  off  the  coast  of  Guatemala,  near 
San  Jose.  On  account  of  stopping  at  so  many  points  to 
unload  freight,  our  voyage  is  long  and  tiresome.  We  seem 
to  be  the  only  Christians  on  the  boat.  The  weather  is  hot 
and  the  sea  rough.  Two  young  men  on  board  are  going  to 
Lexington,  Virginia,  to  train  in  the  Military  School. 

"August  8th.  After  twenty-seven  days  sailing  we  are 
in  Panama.  Mrs.  Greer  has  been  sick  most  of  the  time  and 
is  now  delighted  to  be  on  terra  firma  once  more.  Mr.  Mc- 
Pherson,  who  is  Sister  Henderson's  son-in-law,  is  porter  of 
the  'City  of  Para'  and  is  lending  any  assistance  in  his  pow- 
er to  make  our  trip  a  pleasant  one. 

"August  27th.  We  arrived  here  in  South  America  Au- 
gust 16th,  and  have  been  kept  busy  making  furniture  for 
our  house.  October  8th.  The  work  looks  encouraging,  we 
have  four  night  meetings.  One  young  lady  said  she  wanted 
to  be  baptized  in  our  faith.  It  means  much  to  say  that 
here.     We  long  to  be  able  to  speak  to  the  people." 


436  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

MISSION   NOTES 

Actuated  by  a  desire  to  help  along  the  mission  work 
in  Los  Angeles,  the  Board  of  Elders  met  with  Sister  A. 
Kelly  at  the  proposed  mission  site,  815  East  First  Street, 
Los  Angeles,  on  Tuesday,  August  15th.  They  recognized 
Sister  Kelly  as  led  of  the  Lord  to  run  a  mission  in  harmony 
with  the  Hohness  Church  and  recommended  the  church  and 
others  to  assist  this  mission  in  every  way  they  could.  Geo. 
Teel,  Walter  Matney  and  Alf  Adams  were  selected  to  act 
as  an  Advisory  Board.  The  mission  is  on  the  faith  line,  as 
no  one  connected  with  it  has  the  means  sufficient  to  pay 
the  expenses  of  the  place.  October  14th.  Since  the  open- 
ing of  the  mission  four  have  professed  to  find  God  in  the 
pardoning  of  their  sins.  The  Lord  is  blessing  us  on  the 
street.  We  tell  the  story  to  Russians,  Jews,  Mexicans  and 
Japanese  alike,  with  a  goodly  number  of  children.  Edith 
Wassmen  and  Josephine  Burke  have  special  meetings  for 
the  children  Saturday  at  three  P.  M.  Meeting  on  Lord's 
Day  at  three  and  seven  p.  m.  every  night  at  7:30  o'clock. 
Open  air  service  every  night  and  Sunday  afternoon.  Bro. 
and  Sister  Stoller  live  at  the  mission  and  make  very  faith- 
ful assistant  superintendents.  We  also  take  up  hospital 
work  and  visit  the  jail,  as  well  as  other  lines  of  vii-iling." 

AT  REST 

"April  22nd,  at  one  o'clock  A.  M.,  Frederick  Snook  fell 
asleep  in  Jesus  at  Swanage,  Dorset,  England.  On  April 
15th,  he  spoke  with  power  on  Holiness  in  the  Baptist  church 
at  their  weekly  evening  service.  As  we  are  climbing  the 
hill  returning  home,  he  said:  'This  is  hard  work  for  me,' 
and  was  glad  to  sit  down  as  soon  as  he  came  in  the  house. 
Friday  morning  he  was  taken  with  chills,  suffering  much, 
but  not  complaining;  he  grew  very  weak.  He  wished  us  to 
telegraph  to  his  only  brother  Wednesday,  which  we  did,  but 
when  he  came  in  the  morning  he  had  gone  to  be  with  Jesus. 
When  nearing  the  end,  my  brother  and  myself  though!:  he 
was  sleeping.  He  had  the  sweetest  smile  on  his  face. 
Then  the  truth  flashed  upon  me  that  he  had  gone  to  his 
rest  and  then  came  the  thought  that  I  would  have  to  travel 
the  rest  of  the  way  alone,  which  seemed  so  hard.  He  was 
a  loving  and  faithful  husband,  a  true  Christian  brother. 
Funeral  services  were  at  the  Wesleyan  Church;  their  min- 
ister officiating.  Singing  some  of  his  favorite  hymns.  The 
physician  said  he  died  of  double  pneumonia.  He  would 
liked  to  have  returned  to  sunny  California.  His  Irving 
v/ife,  A.  D.  Snook.' 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  437 

"Jessie  Fielder,  the  second  son  of  Robert  and  Emma 
Fielder,  was  born  in  Ossiego,  Oregon,  April  2nd,  1892,  and 
departed  this  life  April  29th,  1909.  He,  with  his  brother 
David,  went  to  Tacoma  to  visit  and  buy  some  needed  cloth- 
ing, before  commencing  work  at  a  logging  camp  a  few 
miles  from  home.  As  no  train  stopped  at  the  camp,  they 
started  to  walk  to  it.  Passing  through  the  town  of  Roy, 
David  went  to  the  bakery  and  bought  some  sandwiches. 
They  walked  down  the  railroad  track  three-quarters  of  a 
mile  and  sat  down  to  eat  and  rest.  David  threw  himself 
down  a  few  feet  from  the  track.  Jessie  sat  on  the  end  of 
the  tie,  and  both  fell  asleep.  A  train  passing  awoke  David, 
who,  looking  up,  was  horrified  to  see  his  brother  lying  be- 
side the  track  covered  with  blood.  He  lived  about  an  hour. 
Besides  David,  he  leaves  a  brother,  Stephen,  who  misses 
Jessie,  oh,  so  much.  And  our  hearts  are  sad  and  our  home 
so  lonely.  Yet,  we  rejoice  that  we  sorrow  not  as  those  who 
have  no  hope,  for  he  left  evidence  all  was  well  with  his  soul. 
Funeral  services  conducted  by  the  Congregational  minister 
and  the  remains  laid  away  in  the  cemetery  at  Ray,  there  to 
await  the  Resurrection.  A  large  company  of  friends  gath- 
ered to  pay  their  respects  and  bring  their  beautiful  floral 
offerings." 

James  M.  Roberts  was  born  in  Pike  County,  Illinois, 
April  20th,  1836  and  fell  asleep  in  Jesus,  November  2nd, 
at  two  P.  M.,  triumphing  over  everything.  His  last  words 
were,  'I  want  to  go,  I  am  blest  in  my  soul.'  He  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Eleanor  Sitton,  February  15th,  1856,  nine 
children  blessing  this  union.  His  wife  preceded  him  to  the 
glory  world  eighteen  years. 

"February  17th,  1891,  he  married  Fannie  Sitton,  of 
Millwood,  Mo.  He  was  a  school  teacher  and  served  in  the 
Civil  War  three  years  as  Lieutenant  and  Captain  of  Co.  E, 
3rd  Reg.  M.  S.  M.  Cavalry;  was  in  command  of  the  Post  at 
Carrolton,  Mo.,  when  the  war  closed.  After  the  war  he 
served  two  terms  in  the  sheriff's  oflSce  at  Carrolton  County, 
Missouri,  one  as  deputy  and  one  as  sheriff.  He  was  elect- 
ed to  office  of  county  clerk  and  superintendent  of  schools. 
Later  took  up  the  study  of  law  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar, 
but  finding  it  not  congenial  to  his  disposition  gave  it  up  and 
took  up  the  study  of  dentistry,  which  profession  he  followed 
the  itmainder  of  his  life.  Under  the  prayers  and  influence 
of  a  Godly  mother,  at  an  early  age,  he  professed  religion  and 
joined  the  Christian  Church.  In  the  process  of  time  he  fell 
away  and  became  skeptical.  In  the  year  1882  he  had  a  clear 
insight  into  the  plan  of  salvation,  turned  away  from  sin 


438  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

and  became  a  preacher  of  righteousness.  He  believed  in 
and  accepted  the  experience  of  sanctification  and  identified 
himself  with  the  Holiness  Church.  He  was  a  real  prohibi- 
tionist. He  was  elected  Elder  in  the  Church  and  held  the 
office  of  President  for  three  years.  As  a  preacher  he  stood 
among  the  best.  As  a  neighbor,  he  followed  the  golden 
rule.  As  a  father  and  husband  he  was  kind  and  consider- 
ate. He  leaves  a  widow  and  seven  children.  The  funeral 
was  held  in  the  Highland  Park  Holiness  Church.  A  large 
concourse  of  people  being  present.  Services  were  conduct- 
ed by  G.  M.  Teel.  Text:  "Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die 
in  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit  that  they 
may  rest  from  their  labors  and  their  works  do  follow  them.' 
He  was  buried  in  the  Artesia  Cemetery.  May  we  all  meet 
him  in  Heaven." 

Sketch  of  the  Author's  marvelous  healing,  which  touk 
place  instantaneously,  August  26th,  at  the  camp-meeting 
about  ten  o'clock,  while  she  was  giving  Message  from  Heb. 
13:12,  "Wherefore  Jesus  also  that  He  might  sanctify  the 
people  with  His  own  blood,  suffered  without  the  gate,"  I  had 
been  suffering  with  nervous  prostration  and  stomach 
trouble  for  two  years,  as  only  those  having  the  same  ex- 
perience can  understand.  Several  times  being  so  nearly 
gone  that  remedies  for  immediate  restoration  and  as  it  were 
bringing  back  to  life,  were  resorted  to  by  friends  and  three 
times  calHng  in  a  physician  when  it  seemed  all  that  was  left 
to  keep  from  passing  over  was  just  to  stop  breathing. 
And  I  felt  all  was  well  with  my  soul  and  everything  was 
settled  3eing  a  strong  believer  and  practicing  divine 
healing,  I  had  been  definitely  helped  many  times,  also  re- 
ceived temporary  help  when  restoratives  were  used  by  the 
physician.  After  trying  every  available  thing  that  man 
could  find  in  the  country  to  assist  nature  in  helping  to 
strengthen  and  build  up  the  body,  both  by  way  of  stimulat- 
ing and  nourishing  foods,  I  was  prevailed  on  as  a  last  re- 
sort to  employ  an  Osteopath  and  try  their  treatments, 
which  we  did ;  calling  in  Dr.  Lillian  Whiting,  of  South  Pasa- 
dena, considered  one  of  the  best  of  their  kind.  After  sev- 
eral treatments  she  told  my  sister  there  was  no  use  to  keep 
up  tneir  treatments,  the  nerves  of  my  stomach  were  all  gone 
and  she  did  not  care  to  keep  the  case.  I  did  not  know  this 
at  the  time,  but  did  realize,  and  went  to  the  camp-meeting, 
feeling  the  crisis  was  upon  me  and  it  would  soon  be  settled 
one  way  or  the  other. 

A  few  days  before  the  meeting  I  went  with  my  sister 
to  the  Pasadena  Cemetery,  having  on  my  mind  to  see  some- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  439 

thing  about  locating  a  place  for  the  last  resting  spot  for 
our  bodies.  I  knew  many  were  praying  for  me,  especially 
my  home  church  and  all  my  family  were  anxiously  praying 
and  doing  all  in  their  power  constantly.  At  the  immediate 
time  of  my  healing,  I  was  not  thinking  about  that,  but 
simply  trying  to  make  plain  that  scripture  for  the  benefit 
of  those  who  could  not  see  the  importance  of,  and  what  it 
cost  the  Son  of  God  that  we  might  be  sanctified,  fitted  for 
this  life  and  Heaven,  when  I  had  a  glimpse  of  Jesus,  with 
a  manifestation  of  divine  power  that  filled  my  soul  and 
thrilled  my  whole  being  in  an  indescribable  manner.  Some 
of  my  friends  were  watching  me,  thinking  I  would  fall.  I 
seemed  so  weak  and  unable  to  be  speaking.  When  I  sat 
down  two  came  and  asked  if  I  needed  help  or  wanted  to  go  to 
my  tent.  I  said,  no,  and  felt  the  inspiration  to  go  to  the 
seekers'  bench  to  help  a  friend  who  seemed  in  great  concern 
about  his  soul.  I  stayed  up  and  to  the  meeting  till  after 
eleven  o'clock  and  slept  good  that  night.  I  had  not  en- 
joyed sleeping,  eating  or,  I  might  say,  much  of  anything,  for 
so  long  that  only  for  the  uplift  I  had  from  God  and  the  ex- 
treme untiring  love  and  kindness  of  my  loved  ones  I  should 
have  given  up  in  despair  long  before.  I  felt  shy  about 
testifying  definitely  for  a  few  days,  when  it  seemed  I  was 
not  honoring  God  to  not  do  so,  so  I  first  told  my  friends  and 
then  my  church  and  then  wrote  a  little  about  it  in  the  Pente- 
cost, but  I  never  have  been  able  to  tell  the  hundredth  part 
of  what  it  has  meant  to  me  and  mine  in  so  many  ways.  I 
have  not  forgotten  how  real  was  my  hourly  suffering  for 
many  long  months  and  now,  after  eighteen  months  of  en- 
joying the  benefit  of  a  well  body,  I  am  praising  God.  I  have 
been  able  to  prove  His  power  to  heal,  for  I  never  have  had, 
since  that  night,  any  of  those  aches  and  pains  that  caused 
so  much  physical  and  mental  trouble.  In  some  ways  I 
have  been  more  vividly  impressed  with  the  realities  of  life 
and  our  responsibilities  to  others  and  what  it  means  when 
God  calls  on  any  line,  to  reject  and  pass  it  lightly  by.  In 
His  agony  Jesus  must  have  realized  how  hard  it  would  be 
for  us  to  go  forth  bearing  the  reproach  that  would  natur- 
ally come  to  us  as  we  forsook  our  own  pleasures  for  His 
sake,  and  in  His  name  and  the  daily  denying  ourselves  for 
others,  holding  high  the  standard  of  Holiness,  for  did  He 
not  say,  "In  as  much  as  ye  have  done  it  unto  the  least  of 
them  ye  have  done  it  unto  me?"  There  is  something  mys- 
teriously deep  and  grand  when  God  speaks  to  us  so  plainly 
that  there  is  no  mistaking  His  voice.  Not  always  so  pleas- 
ant when  He  speaks  to  chide,  convict  or  rebuke  us,  but  as 
we  realize  He  does  it  for  our  ultimate  good,  we  will  under- 


440  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

stand  that  the  hne  of  duty,  after  all,  brings  the  greatest 
real  joy,  and  after  the  real  testing  then  comes  the  ecstasy, 
and  in  and  through  Jesus  is  given  the  only  sure  and  true 
happiness  in  this  life  and  an  eternal  home  beyond  where 
head  and  heart  aches  will  never  be  known.    Amen ! 

"Mazatlin  Sin,  Mexico. — Dear  Reader,  Saint  or  Sinner: 
Since  the  Lord  is  not  slack,  concerning  His  promise,  as 
some  men  count  slackness,  but  is  long  suffering,  to  us 
ward,  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should 
come  to  repentance. 

"We  are  told  that  the  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a 
thief  in  the  night ;  in  which  the  heavens  shall  pass  away  with 
a  great  noise,  and  the  elements  shall  meet  with  fen^ent  heat, 
the  earth  also  and  the  works  that  are  therein,  shall  be  burnt 
up.  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dissolved, 
what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  conver- 
sation and  godliness? 

"Knowing  that  all  these  things  shall  come  to  pass,  how 
shall  we  prepare  for  this  day  of  our  Lord's  coming?  He 
tells  us  to  watch  and  pray,  pray  without  ceasing,  put  on 
the  whole  armour  of  God,  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith.  Lay 
hold  on  eternal  life.  Set  your  affections  on  things  above, 
not  on  things  on  the  earth,  then  when  Christ,  who  is  our 
life,  shall  appear,  then  shall  ye  also  appear  with  him  in 
glory. 

"I  have  often  read  these  solemn  words  of  warning,  and 
knew  God  was  speaking  to  me  through  His  word,  and  my 
heart  condemned  me,  for  I  did  not  feel  that  I  was  ready  for 
our  Lord's  coming.  I  realized  I  was  God's  child,  still  there 
seemed  to  be  something  more  needed,  but  how  to  get  into 
this  experience,  I  did  not  fully  understand.  I  was  a  member 
of  a  church  where  sanctification  was  never  mentioned,  and 
Holy  Ghost  religion  was  not  popular,  in  that  church  or  com- 
munity. I  read  my  Bible,  as  other  Christians  do  who  do  not 
know  how  to  read  it,  all  this  time  I  was  longing  to  get 
nearer  to  God  and  to  know  His  will,  and  was  willing  to  give 
up  every  thing  else  and  follow  Him.  I  felt  that  I  could  be 
happy  then  and  free  from  condemnation.  I  could  not  en- 
joy the  fellowship  of  my  brethren,  for  they  were  very 
worldly  and  I  could  not  mention  my  desire  to  them  but  what 
they  would  say  to  me,  'Oh,  you're  good  enough.'  We  can't 
be  too  good  in  this  life.  I  kept  praying  that  God  would  lead 
me  into  a  deeper  experience  and  that  I  might  live  in  a  way 
that  would  be  acceptable  to  Him.  And  I  praise  His  holy 
name  he  never  fails  to  answer  prayer  when  it  is  according 
to  His  will.     Not  at  the  time  or  the  way,  I  had  expected 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  441 

Him  to  answer,  but  according  to  His  will  and  His  good  pleas- 
ure. 

"It  was  while  visiting  in  Pasadena,  Cal.,  in  A.  D.  1909, 
that  God,  through  His  Holy  Spirit,  led  me  into  the  experi- 
ence of  sanctification  and  I  have  never  ceased  to  praise  Him 
for  this  wonderful  salvation,  that  saves  from  sin  and  keeps 
day  by  day.  It  was  through  God's  Holy  people  and  His 
dear  saints,  of  the  Pasadena  Holiness  Church,  that  I  was 
led  in  the  experience  of  Sanctification,  out  of  darkness  into 
His  marvelous  light  and  I  praise  God  for  the  dear  saints, 
and  their  teaching  and  their  influence  and  Godly  lives.  They 
have  shown  me  so  much  love  and  brotherly  kindness,  that 
they  have  proved  to  me  beyond  a  doubt  that  they  are  God's 
chosen  and  called  people  and  I  rejoice  continually  that  I  can 
claim  fellowship  with  them  and  thank  God  that  it  was  His 
will  that  my  lot  should  be  cast  with  them,  and  I  am  deter- 
mined to  follow  Him,  where  He  leads,  since  all  His  paths  are 
peace,  and  that  He  doeth  all  things  well.  He  is  able  to  do 
exceeding  abundantly,  above  all,  that  we  ask  or  think. 

"I  love  this  Holy  way  because  it  is  God's  way  that  leads 
to  victory  and  to  glory.  As  we  walk  with  God.  He  gives  us 
new  light  and  strength  sufficient  for  all  our  needs  and  I  fully 
realize  that  we  can  do  all  things,  through  Christ,  which 
strengthen  us.  And  now,  that  I  am  rejoicing  in  the  pos- 
session of  a  full  and  free  salvation,  my  only  desire  is  to  lead 
others  into  this  blessed  experience  out  of  the  darkness  into 
light,  from  the  power  of  Satan,  unto  God,  that  they  may  re- 
ceive forgiveness  of  sins  and  inheritance  among  all  them 
which  are  sanctified  by  faith,  'that  is  in  Jesus.'    Acts  26:18. 

"I  fully  realize  that  those  living  in  the  justified  state  do 
not  enjoy  the  blessings  God  has  in  store  for  His  dear  chil- 
dren, and  how  important  it  is  that  all  servants  of  God  should 
be  sanctified  and  able  to  lead  all  into  this  experience. 
When  we  know  God's  word  and  have  His  holy  spirit  dwell- 
ing in  us,  we  feel  so  secure  from  the  world  and  all  its  tempta- 
tions. When  we  read  God's  word  carefully  and  prayer- 
fully, we  find  many  admonitions  as  to  our  manner  of  living, 
all  for  our  good  and  God's  glory,  and  when  we  love  Him 
with  all  our  hearts,  His  commandments  are  not  grievous, 
but  we  delight  to  do  Thy  will,  Oh  God.  Knowing  that  it 
is  God  who  tries  our  hearts,  1  Chron.  29:17,  it  is  to  Him 
whom  we  must  give  an  account  of  the  deeds  done  in  the 
body.  The  promises  are  to  him  that  overcometh  the  world, 
and  how  careful  we  should  be  in  our  conversation  and  in  our 
manner  of  living  that  we  may  be  blameless  unto  the  coming 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Looking  for  that  blessed  hope  and 


442  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

the  glorious  appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our  Savior  Jesus 
Christ.  Hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without 
wavering,  for  He  is  faithful  that  promised.  That  which 
ye  have  already,  hold  fast  till  I  come.  To  him  that  over- 
cometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  hidden  manna  and  will  give 
him  a  white  stone  and  in  the  stone,  a  new  name  written, 
which  no  man  knoweth  saving  he  that  receiveth  it.  To  him 
that  overcometh,  will  I  make  a  pillar  in  the  temple  of  my 
God,  and  he  shall  go  no  more  out  and  I  will  write  upon  him 
the  name  of  my  God,  and  the  name  of  the  city  of  my  God, 
which  is  New  Jerusalem,  which  cometh  down  out  ot"  Heaven 
from  my  God;  and  I  will  write  upon  him  my  new  nan:e. 

Let  me  feel  Thy  presence   Saviour, 

Let  me  walk  from  day  to  day, 
Where  Thy  wing  does  safely  hide  me; 

Overshadowing  all  the  way. 

For  temptations  are  around  me, 
Like  sharp  darts  to  pierce  my  sail. 

Oh,  within  Thy  bosom  hide  me, 
Let  me  safely  reach  the  goal. 

With  Thee  near,  who  can  molest  me? 

Who  can  cause  me  to  give  o'er? 
Earth  and  hell  through  Thy  great  pov.er, 

I  can  conquer  evermore. 

Jesus  how  my  soul  does  praise  Thee, 

Thou  dost  form  my  soul  anew, 
Now  e'en  now,  I  do  believe  Thee; 

I  have  proved  Thy  word  is  True." 

"Mrs.  Effie  Gray." 


REMINISCENCES  OF  E.  L.  LATHAM 

Insurance  Policy 

When  I  was  about  to  come  to  Colon,  in  wliat  is  now  the 
republic  of  Panama,  in  1879,  as  missionary  among  English 
speaking  West  Indians,  under  the  auspices  of  William  Tay- 
lor, the  great  missionary  evangelist,  aftei^M^ard  Bishop  of 
Africa,  there  was  much  said  to  me  against  the  plan  of  going 
to  such  an  unhealthful  locality  as  that  swamp  island  was 
then.  Under  the  American  canal  authorities  a  xT.arvelous 
change  in  favor  of  healthfulness  has  taken  place.     My  pre- 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  443 

decessors  at  Colon  lived  only  three  months  and  died  of  fever. 
Wm.  Taylor  told  me  after  I  had  lived  there  some  time  that 
he  dreaded  to  appoint  me  there  because  of  the  fever  scourge. 

"One  day  I  was  in  the  home  of  one  of  my  families  in  my 
pastorate  in  West  Woodstock,  Conn.,  and  the  good  sister  who 
bemoaning  my  conclusion  to  c^o  as  missionary  and  speaking 
of  the  probability  of  my  dying  soon  in  that  place.  I  picked 
up  a  small  Bible  that  lay  on  the  table  and  carefully  opened  it 
and  my  eye  fell  on  Jer.  39:18,  Tor  I  will  surely  deliver  thee 
and  thou  shalt  not  fall — but  thy  life  shall  be  for  a  prey  unto 
thee  because  thou  hast  put  thy  trust  in  me.'  On  looking  up 
references  I  read,  'But  thy  lite  will  I  give  unto  thee  for  a 
prey  in  all  places  whither  thou  goest.' 

"I  thought  those  passages  were  as  good  insurance  pol- 
icy as  I  needed. 

"God  has  preserved  me  in  the  midst  of  thick  malaria 
and  yellow  fever.  He  has  delivered  me  from  ambushed  In- 
dians who  in  trying  to  shoot  me  killed  my  horse  instead.  He 
has  preserved  me  in  various  accidents,  and  from  fractious 
horses  He  has  interposed  when  the  powers  of  darkness  at- 
tacked me  by  sickness  and  by  jealous  religious  ( ?)  workers. 
Though  I  have  nearly  reached  three  score  and  ten  He  gives 
me  vigor  of  body  and  mind. 

"It  pays  to  put  unwavering  trust  in  God.  I  expect  to 
live  until  I  accomplish  the  work  my  Divine  Superintendent 
wishes  me  to  do. 

The  Great  Mistake  of  My  Life 

"After  returning  to  the  States  in  1883  because  of  im- 
paired health,  I  did  pastoral  and  evangelistic  work,  but  was 
not  under  the  complete  control  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  this 
reason  I  fell  into  the  snare  of  the  tempter  and  resorted  to 
farming  and  kindred  employments  for  the  purpose  of  pro- 
viding a  home  for  wife  and  son  that  I  might  be  at  liberty  to 
return  to  the  loved  missionary  work  among  Spanish  speak- 
ing people.  God  had  a  plan  for  providing  that  home.  For 
this  act  of  distrusting  Him  he  pardoned  me  and  led  me  out 
of  my  Babylonian  bondage  and  renewed  my  commission  as 
foreign  missionary.  I  believe  God's  plan  for  me  from  the 
first  was  that  I  should  be  of  service  for  him  in  foreign  fields. 

The  church  of  which  I  was  a  member,  did  not  listen  to 
my  craving  desire  for  an  education  that  should  have  pre- 
pared me  for  the  foreign  field  at  an  early  age.  Instead  of 
being  prepared  to  take  up  the  study  of  a  new  language  pre- 
paratory to  preaching  in  that  language  at  the  age  of  thirty, 
I  had  to  stagger  along  until  I  was  fifty-seven  before  I  act- 
ually commenced  the  study  of  Spanish.. 


444  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

Experienced   Sanctification 

"In  1894  I  made  the  consecration  for  entire  sanctifica- 
tion and  determined  to  abide  by  the  results  of  the  experience 
and  the  preaching  of  the  doctrine.  The  Sanctifier  revealed 
Himself  to  me  in  a  very  positive  manner.  From  then  on  I 
have  been  anxious  that  God  use  me  where  He  has  wanted 
to  and  I  have  been  determined  not  to  listen  to  those  voices 
that  would  lead  me  astray.  Of  course  this  determination 
has  blocked  some  of  my  ministerial  friends,  as  well  as  friends 
in  the  laity.  Relatives  have  not  escaped  the  shocks.  The 
divine  voice  within  my  soul  has  been  most  sweet.  It  has 
produced  Heaven  in  my  inner  being.  God  has  converted 
sinners  under  my  humble  ministry  when  the  authorities  of 
those  congregations  were  not  willing  that  I  should  serve  as 
pastor  because  I  was  sanctified,  even  when  my  services  were 
asked  for  by  some  of  the  members. 

Rejected 

In  one  city  I  was  invited  to  become  assistant  pastor  in 
a  mission.  One  night  the  pastor  was  detained  by  other  busi- 
ness and  came  into  meeting  and  found  a  crowded  altar  and 
the  meeting  in  full  swing.  I  noticed  that  he  did  not  enter 
into  the  spirit  of  the  service  and  seemed  to  be  in  a  deep 
study,  while  he  was  looking  as  a  spectator.  Soon  after  I 
was  invited  by  him  to  resign.  Those  receptions  have  been 
very  common  since  I  have  been  walking  with  the  sanctifier. 
I  thank  God  that  there  are  some  who  do  not  reject  Him. 

A  Call  to  Return  to  Latin  America 

While  in  St.  Louis  in  1901  there  came  to  me  a  clear  and 
positive  call  to  go  to  Cuba.  I  had  often  for  three  years  had 
my  mind  stirred  about  returning  to  Spanish  speaking  coun- 
tries, but  had  allowed  one  thing  and  another  to  hinder  me 
from  not  responding.  I  realized  this  call  was  imperative  and 
that  to  dally  with  it  would  be  exceedingly  hazardous.  I  re- 
sponded to  the  Sanctifier  that  I  would  go. 

"He  showed  me  that  God  promised  to  supply  all  my 
needs  according  to  his  riches  in  glory  by  Christ  Jesus," 
Phil.  4:19.  That  promise  is  better  than  an  inexhaustible 
supply  of  money  in  a  bank  for  it  means  a-1-1  all.  He  had 
to  bring  me  into  a  close  corner  before  I  was  wholly  ready 
to  say.     Anywhere  Lord.     Praise  Him  for  the  corners. 

Less  Than  Five  Dollars 

I  paid  and  prayed  my  way  to  Havana,  Cuba,  and 
reached  there  with  less  than  five  dollars.     Boarded  at  the 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  445 

cheapest  hotel,  which  cost  me  $1.50  a  day.     I  did  not  know 
anyone  in  Cuba  nor  had  I  corresponded  with  anybody  there. 

Our  God  Made  Arrangements 

What  a  wonderful  traveller's  guide  He  is!  How  un- 
erring as  superintendent  of  missions.  In  three  weeks  I 
was  located  in  charge  of  a  home  for  homeless  boys.  Here 
I  served  eight  months.  Later  I  opened  a  chapel.  Just  as 
I  was  about  to  do  this  I  learned  that  one  who  had  been 
sending  five  dollars  a  week  would  discontiue  that  offering. 
This  was  brought  about  by  the  interference  by  a  party 
that  I  had  befriended.  Of  course  the  Lord  provided  funds 
for  the  chapel  movement. 

Blessed  in  Chapel  Work 

During  the  seven  years  I  was  serving  God  in  Cuba,  I 
saw  many  bow  at  the  altar  in  my  chapel.  Scores  of  chil- 
dren were  instructed  in  the  first  principles  of  salvation. 
Hundreds  listened  to  myself  and  others  preach  the  gospel 
in  the  same  chapel.  A  few  gave  evidence  of  having  re- 
ceived pardon.  I  hold  in  loving  remembrance  many  mis- 
sionaries with  whom  I  was  in  cordial  relationship.  I  saw  the 
missionary  force  of  the  island  increase  from  forty  to  nearly 
two  hundred.  I  had  hoped  to  make  beautiful  Cuba  and  its 
kind  hospitable  people  my  home  during  the  rest  of  my  ac- 
tive life.     God  ordered  otherwise. 

Taking  Food  From  a  Kitchen  Door 

I  must  relate  to  the  praise  of  God  an  event  that  is  very 
vivid  in  my  memory,  notwithstanding  its  humiliating  na- 
ture: At  one  time  while  I  was  in  Cuba  in  the  season  of 
the  year  when  missionary  money  comes  slowly,  my  cash  on 
hand  amounted  to  about  ten  cents.  I  had  a  few  spoonsful 
of  rice  and  a  very  little  sugar  on  hand.  I  was  calling  on 
the  barber  who  lived  next  door  when  he  was  called  to  his 
afternoon  meal.  According  to  Cuban  custom  he  asked  me 
to  eat  with  him  and  I  according  to  the  usual  custom,  thank- 
ed him  and  declined  and  went  into  my  house  through  the 
chapel,  my  study  and  my  sleeping  room  into  my  cook  room. 
Then  I  stopped  and  interviewed  myself.  Would  I  stand  on 
my  dignity  and  eat  rice  and  sugar  and  yet  go  hungry,  or 
should  I  take  a  plate  and  step  to  the  barber's  back  door, 
which  was  not  more  than  eight  feet  from  my  back  door 
and  say  I  will  accept  food  on  my  plate.  My  stomach  ad- 
vised me  to  take  the  latter  course.  I  took  the  plate  and 
put  on  a  smile  that  might  have  indicated  that  I  was  con- 


446  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

ferring  a  favor  and  boldly  marched  to  victory.  The  din- 
ner came  as  smiling  as  it  was  asked  for.  I  was  able  to 
thank  God  and  take  courage.  But  the  remarkable  part  of 
the  story  is  to  follow.  For  the  next  six  months  one  meal 
a  day  came  from  that  same  back  door  to  me.  For  a  long 
time  it  was  brought  to  me.  Later  I  was  called  to  go  for  it. 
There  was  not  a  day  but  that  I  thought  that  meal  might 
be  the  last.  The  secret  was  I  believe,  the  Lord  had  touched 
their  hearts  through  the  sympathy  of  the  missionary  with 
the  family  in  a  time  of  sickness  and  death  in  it.  Neither 
the  man  nor  his  wife  had  ever  attended  my  chapel.  They 
had  read  scriptures  and  other  literature  from  me.  Only  a 
partition  of  boards  separated  their  rooms  from  mine. 

Called  Farther  South 

I  had  had  the  thought  that  some  of  the  tested  and 
proved  missionaries  should  be  chosen  out  of  Cuba  to  carry 
the  Gospel  to  needy  fields  in  South  America. 

To  my  surprise  the  lot  fell  on  me.  In  the  latter  part  of 
1907  I  became  convinced  that  the  good  Lord  had  chosen  me 
to  represent  Him  in  some  neglected  field  farther  south.  I 
had  the  supposition  that  Venezuela  was  to  be  the  country. 
This  meant  leaving  some  American  missionaries  to  whom 
I  had  become  very  much  attached,  some  of  whom  had  be- 
friended me  when  I  was  in  straightened  circumstances.  It 
must  also  break  off  from  many  Cubans  whom  I  had  come 
to  love.  The  many  individuals  that  I  had  prayed  for  and 
had  hoped  to  hear  testify  of  Christ  power  to  save  must  be 
left  behind.  One  missionary  in  particular  had  reasoned 
with  me  to  convince  me  that  I  should  remain  there.  I  was 
under  the  painful  necessity  of  turning  a  deaf  ear  to  these 
advises  since  God,  by  His  spirit  had  called  n.'e  to  more  ne- 
glected fields.  I  had  been  used  in  Cuba  in  preparing  the 
way  of  the  Lord  over  a  section  fifty  miles  long  and  m  some 
parts  several  miles  wide  by  distributing  portions  of  scrip- 
ture and  tracts.  This  section  included  two  large  cities  and 
many  villages. 

A  Young  Man  Called  to  the  Minisiry 

A  young  man  who  was  converted  in  meetings  held  by 
me  in  a  disreputable  part  of  Matanzas,  ofl'ered  himself  for 
the  ministry.  My  last  news  from  him  was  that  he  was 
studying  for  that  work  in  the  United  States. 

Returning  to  the  subject  of  my  call  to  regions  beyond 
by  waiting  on  the  Lord  some  weeks  for  money  sufficient  to 
travel  to  one  section  of  the  journey  to  the  new  field,  it  came. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909  447 

Another  waiting  and  enough  came  to  travel  another  section. 
By  this  time  I  was  in  Colon  on  the  Isthmus  of  Panama  and 
headed  as  I  supposed  for  Venezuela.  It  was  necessary  for 
me  to  wait  there  for  more  money.  However,  I  soon  saw 
there  was  gospel  work  for  me  to  do  on  the  Canal  Zone.  I 
supplied  pulpits  that  were  not  otherwise  provided  for  eight 
months.  The  large  part  of  Americans  preferred  pleasure 
on  Sundays  to  hearing  the  gospel.  The  Canal  commission 
chaplains  claimed  precedence  in  the  commission  chapels. 
The  stupenduous  enterprise  of  cutting  the  canal  was  a  mar- 
velous sight  to  behold. 

Getting  My  Baggage  Out  of  the  Store  Room. 

After  concluding  to  tarry  on  the  Isthmus  a  while  I 
went  to  the  Royal  Mail  steamboat  wharf  to  get  my  baggage 
out  of  the  store  room.  I  was  told  I  must  see  the  agent  of 
the  company.  Making  known  to  him  my  wish  that  I  might 
get  my  baggage  without  paying  storage  he  replied:  'There 
sets  Mr.  Smith,  who  has  come  in  as  representative  of  the 
Panama  Ry.  Co.,  to  insist  that  I  collect  storage  on  baggage 
that  is  left  more  than  a  certain  time.  Well  I  replied,  Mr. 
Smith  might  retire  a  few  moments  while  you  and  I  do  our 
business.  I  did  not  have  to  pay  storage  on  baggage.  Al- 
most without  exception  I  have  met  with  kindness  and  gen- 
tlemanly treatment  from  officials  of  governments,  railroads 
and  steamship  companies. 

The  Moving  of  the  Cloud 

While  yet  at  work  for  God  and  souls  on  the  Isthmus,  I 
realized  that  God  was  talking  with  me  about  moving  out 
among  the  Spanish  speaking  people.  I  saw  that  it  was  not 
in  order  of  divine  providence  for  me  to  go  to  Venezuela. 
Owing  to  the  bubonic  plague  there,  I  could  not  have  taken 
passage  to  that  country.  My  mind  became  drawn  toward 
the  interior  of  the  Republic  of  Panama,  west  of  the  Canal 
Zone.  There  is  a  stretch  three  hundred  miles  long  reaching 
from  the  Atlantic  to  the  Pacific  in  which  there  had  never 
been  any  gospel  work  done  in  the  Spanish  language,  that  is 
among  the  native  populations.  Never  a  Bible  or  a  tract  dis- 
tributor in  this  large  area  and  among  the  two  hundred 
thousand  people.  The  more  I  learned  of  the  country  and 
the  people  the  more  enthusiastic  I  became  to  go  into  this 
section  by  which  missionaries  had  to  my  knowledge  been 
passing  for  sixty  years. 

Entering  Western  Panama 

Taking  steamer  in  Panama  bay  we  steamed  around  the 


448  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1909 

peninsula  of  Los  Santos  and  into  Mutis  bay  to  Port  Mutis. 
From  there  I  walked  to  Santiago,  some  eighteen  or  more 
miles.  I  reached  the  town  at  eight  P.  M.  News  of  my  com- 
ing had  preceded  me.  I  was  refused  admission  to  the  ho- 
tel and  boarding  house,  but  later,  by  the  influence  of  a  mer- 
chant, I  was  admitted  to  the  boarding  house.  This  mer- 
chant, a  convert  to  Catholicism  from  Judaism,  was  very 
particular  to  inform  me  of  the  fanatical  Romanism  preva- 
lent there.  It  took  me  four  weeks  to  obtain  a  house  that 
I  could  rent  to  live  in.  I  was  not  able  to  obtain  a  building  for 
a  chapel,  as  the  united  results  of  fanaticism  of  landlords 
and  shortness  of  money.  My  work  was  the  one  by  one 
plan. 

An  Interesting  Circumstance 

A  very  interesting  circumstance  took  place  in  Monti  jo, 
a  little  village  several  miles  from  Santiago,  while  my  head- 
quarters was  at  the  latter  place. 

T  was  in  Monti  jo  and  a  party  of  men  from  Santiago 
stopped  at  the  house  next  to  the  one  where  I  was  stopping 
to  gtt  supper.  Among  the  party  was  the  governor  of  the 
province.  Two  young  men  were  also  in  the  party,  one  be- 
ing the  chief  of  police  for  the  province  and  the  other  a  son 
of  a  doctor  in  Santiago,  a  student  in  Columbia  College,  New 
York.  I  had  previously  had  conversations  with  both  on 
the  subject  of  salvation  and  the  errors  of  Romanism.  I 
found  that  he  was  a  rejecter  of  the  latter.  That  afternoon 
I  had  various  conversations  with  ^;ie  two,  they  coming  to 
me  and  asking  questions.  A  thirg  they  would  not  have 
dared  to  do  in  Santiago,  where  fanatical  eyes  would  be  on 
them.  While  talking  with  them  at  one  time,  I  was  especially 
conscious  of  the  presence  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  I  was  telling 
them  that  God  could  convert  a  person  wherever  he  might 
if  he  would  surrender  to  Him  with  faith  in  Christ  as  his 
Savior.  Looking  into  the  face  of  the  student  I  saw  his 
eyes  suffused  with  tears. 

Some  two  hours  later,  as  the  company  were  about  to 
mount  their  horses  to  return  home,  the  student  came  to 
me  and  said  that  the  chief  of  police  wanted  me  to  pray  for 
him  before  they  went  away.  So  there  in  the  road  with 
one  of  my  hands  on  each  of  them  I  poured  out  my  heart 
to  God  in  Spanish  for  each.  Subsequent  conversation  with 
the  student  indicated  that  the  student  was  a  child  of  God. 

He  Soon  Returned  to  College 

It  is  well  to  cast  the  bread  on  all  waters,  as  we  do  not 
know  which  will  prosper. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  149 

Normal,  III,  July  5th,  1909.— Dear  Readers:— I  wish 
in  this  public  way  to  express  my  appreciation  of  the  work 
my  husband,  E.  L.  Latham,  is  doing  among  the  Spanish 
speaking  people  of  Panama.  He  felt  he  had  a  direct  call 
from  God  to  this  work  and,  while  I  was  almost  prostrated 
by  his  departure,  God  has  abundantly  blessed  me  for  the 
sacrifice.  Age  and  feebleness  prevents  my  going  with 
him  as  in  the  past,  but  I  am  glad  he  is  able  to  go  and  I  hope 
to  have  some  part  in  the  time  of  harvest  in  the  result  of 
the  work.  Great  degradation  exists  there  because  of  lack 
of  the  Gospel.  Roman  fanaticism  and  heathenish  idola- 
tries have  taken  the  place  of  the  joys  of  salvation.  Because 
of  the  various  forms  of  vice  practiced  the  home  life  is 
vitiated  and  physical  disease  is  fastened  on  the  people. 
Purity  in  the  lives  even  of  boys  and  girls  is  sadly  lacking. 
Intoxicants  are  bringing  their  train  of  evil  and  the  priest- 
hood doing  nothing  to  remedy  them.  Knowledge  of  God 
and  His  word  will  correct  these  evils.  Mr.  Latham  has 
more  calls  even  now  than  he  is  able  to  fill  and  there  is  room 
for  many  more  missionaries,  where  there  is  support  for 
them. 

Mr.  Latham  is  not  laboring  under  the  auspices  of  any 
mission  board  or  fund,  but  under  many  disadvantages. 
This  has  not  been  by  choice  but  by  Providence.  May  multi- 
tudes join  with  me  in  praying  for  this  veteran  of  forty  years' 
experience  and  for  prosperity  in  the  work  in  which  my  hus- 
band is  engaged.  Mrs.  E.  L.  Latham. 

(Mr.  Latham  has  since  become  a  member  of  the  Holi- 
ness Church  and  is  now  doing  effectual  missionary  work  in 
Chitre,  Republic  of  Panama.) — Author. 


1910 

THE    YEAR    OF    RELEASE 

When  the  bells  rang  their  peal  through  the  wintry  air, 
And  startled  the  worshipers  hushed  as  in  prayer. 
When  the  people  turned  gladly  to  friends  who  were  near 
And  whispered:    "God  Give  you  a  Happy  New  Year" 
A  fiat  went  forth  from  God's  chamber  of  peace, 
"To  some  there  is  dawning  the  year  of  release." 


450  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910 

They  knew  not  the  sign  that  was  put  on  their  brow — 
These  happy  ones  soon  in  His  presence  to  bow; 
When  the  late  light  came  in  and  began  a  new  day, 
They  saw  not  the  messenger  placed  in  the  way; 
They  said,  "Will  the  toil  and  the  sorrow  increase?" 
Nor  dreamed  they  had  entered  their  year  of  release. 

With  courage  they  patiently  turned  to  their  task — 

For  strength,  not  deliverance  dared  they  ask; 

They  sighed  as  they  took  up  their  burdens  again 

Of  sorrow  and  weariness,  sickness  and  pain; 

Not  ventured  to  hope  that  their  troubles  would  cease, 

Or  joy  become  theirs  in  this  year  of  release. 

O,  could  they  but  know  what  the  new  year  will  bring, 
What  glad  songs  of  freedom  and  hope  they  would  sing! 
How  willingly  suffer  and  toil  for  a  while. 
Thinking  aye  of  their  Lord  and  His  welcoming  smile: 
And  the  "patience  of  hope"  would  grow  strong,  and  increase, 
As  they  counted  the  days  of  their  year  of  release. 

For  ere  it  has  passed,  the  King's  face  they  shall  see, 

And  ever  from  sorrow  and  sighing  be  free; 

The  things  that  perplex  them  shall  all  be  made  plain. 

And  the  evil  of  sin  never  touch  them  again; 

They  will  gain  the  bright  country  of  pleasure  and  peace. 

Thrice  happy  ones  living  their  year  of  release. 

Who  are  they,  those  near  the  end  of  their  way? 

With  sad  faces  meeting  that  wonderful  day? 

We  know  not,  they  know  not;  the  Master  alone 

Sees  who  shall  have  rest  in  the  joy  of  His  throne: 

We  may  say  while  our  spirits  grow  strong  in  His  peace, 

"It  may  be — it  may  be — my  year  of  release." 

Let  us  live  with  that  hope  in  our  hearts  day  by  day, 
We  can  bear  that  which  passes  so  swiftly  away; 
Theie  is  work  yet  unfinished,  tasks  yet  to  fulfill, 
And  lessons  to  learn  of  our  Father's  good  will; 
Let  us  spend,  as  for  Him,  the  time  shortly  to  cease, 
And  God  make  meet  for  our  year  of  release. 

— Selected. 

Cecil  L.  Creswell,  a  young  man  of  Arvada,  Wyo.,  tells 
of   his   experience   of   several   years'    severe    illness   with 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  451 

what  the  physicians  called  an  incurable  case  of  inflamma- 
tory rheumatism,  settling  in  his  heart: 

"After  giving  myself  up  entirely  to  God's  will,  I  was 
anointed  in  a  meeting  at  home,  according  to  God's  word, 
and,  praise  His  name,  the  work  was  done.  Sunday  I  testi- 
fied at  church  of  God's  wondrous  healing  power.  The  day 
I  was  anointed  I  was  so  nervous  I  could  scarcely  stay  in 
the  room  where  they  were  singing,  but  it  has  all  left  me, 
Praise  God.  If  God  is  for  us,  who  can  be  against  us?  I 
want  to  thank  all  who  had  special  prayers  for  us  in  the 
different  places  in  California." 

His  father  and  mother  state:  "Prayers  have  gone  up 
to  God  for  our  dear  boy  from  the  Pacific  almost  to  the 
Atlantic  coast,  and  we  want  to  thank  each  and  every  one 
who  had  a  part  in  the  work.  Our  boy  had  been  sick  nearly 
four  years  and  seemingly  every  organ  of  the  body  was 
diseased;  but  God  is  able  and  we  know  in  whom  we  have 
believed.  We  had  tried  man's  skill,  all  having  failed;  sev- 
eral physicians  telling  us  nothing  could  be  done  and  as  they 
gave  up  the  case  our  faith  took  a  stronger  hold  on  God's 
promises  and,  though  the  answer  tarried,  we  knew  He  did 
hear  and  in  His  own  time  answered.  Let  us  be  encouraged, 
for  nothing  is  too  hard  for  God.  'If  ye  abide  in  Me  and  My 
words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will  and  it  shall 
be  done  unto  you.'  'The  fervent,  effectual  prayer  of  the 
righteous  availeth  much.'  " 

Carrie  Haggett  Empey,  of  Madrid  Springs,  N.  Y.,  in 
her  testimony  says:  "God  has  opened  the  windows  of 
Heaven  and  poured  out  His  blessing  on  our  home  the  past 
few  weeks.  Our  three  older  children  have  been  converted 
and  the  two  girls  sanctified.  Yesterday  my  husband  cut 
the  last  rope  holding  him  and  last  night  God  gave  him  the 
assurance  of  His  salvation.  After  long  waiting  and  much 
praying  the  flood  gates  at  last  opened  and  the  blessings 
just  poured  down.  *Ye  have  need  of  patience,  that  after 
ye  have  done  the  will  of  God,  ye  might  'through 
faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promise.'  When  every 
circumstance  seems  to  indicate  that  our  prayers  are 
unheard,  the  answer  may  be  at  our  door.  Keep  on  trusting. 
We  are  now  having  holiness  meeting  in  our  home  every 
Tuesday  night,  led  by  a  Free  Methodist  minister,  who  is 
a  very  clear  teacher  of  holiness.  I  have  long  been  praying 
some  one  would  come  from  the  California  church  to  north- 
ern New  York.  There  is  so  much  need  of  holiness  teach- 
ing and  ministers  in  the  East.    We  hear  very  little  teaching 


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even  on  justification  by  faith,  or  anything  that  shows  a 
sinner  the  way  to  a  real  experience  of  salvation." 

The  Semi-annual  camp-meeting  of  the  Holiness  Church 
opened  at  Burbank  April  8th  in  the  large  tent,  with  a  good 
free  spirit  manifest  in  song  service,  followed  by  prayer 
and  a  talk  from  the  President  on  how  to  conduct  ourselves 
necessary  to  win  souls  to  God.  If  we  shout  in  the  meetings 
and  are  cranks  in  the  home  and  business,  that  spoils  the 
shout.  Sister  Dixon,  Asa  Adams,  and  John  Langen  gave 
good  talks.  Bros.  Teel,  Smith,  Cheshire,  Buckner  and 
Washburn  spoke  to  edification  and  exhortation.  Saturday, 
10  A.  M.,  Bro.  Warner  of  the  Free  M.  E.  Church,  preached 
from  Rom.  6:1,  3.  Sunday,  9:30  A.  M.,  Bible  School.  E. 
G.  Greening  teaching  Bible  class.  10:30,  President  ex- 
horted the  preachers  to  do  their  best  for  God.  A  number 
of  bright  testimonies,  interspersed  with  singing  and  shout- 
ing. Our  dear  sainted  Bro.  Buckner  seemed  to  be  specially 
blessed  as  he  went  about  singing,  "The  Old  Time  Religion 
Is  Good  Enough  for  Me,"  making  the  scene  beyond  descrip- 
tion of  pen.  We  did  not  think  then  that  he  would  soon  be 
where  "congregations  never  break  up  and  Sabbaths 
never  end."  Bro.  Teel  preached  from  2  Tim.  3:16.  After- 
noon many  spoke  well.  Street  meeting  with  good  interest, 
followed  by  young  people's  meeting,  after  which  Harold 
Lavars  testified  to  victory.  Bro.  and  Sister  Dixon  sang  a 
duet;  Bro.  Smiley  preached.  Monday  it  was  raining  more 
or  less  all  day.  Morning  9 :30  meeting  was  specially  good. 
It  was  in  charge  of  Asa  Adams  and  continued  till  1  P.  M. 
Afternoon,  few  out.  Asa  Adams  gave  a  lesson  from  an 
orange  tree  that  grew  sour  oranges  from  a  sprout  of  the 
old  stump,  instead  of  growing  from  the  graft.  At  the 
close  of  meeting  Bro.  Cheshire  presented  Bro.  Teel  with  a 
watch  in  behalf  of  the  many  who  had  contributed  to  pur- 
chasing it.  Night,  Bro.  Sherman,  a  returned  missionary 
from  India,  teaching  in  the  Deets  College,  spoke  on  mis- 
sions. Bro.  Cheshire  exhorted  us  to  work  and  pray  for  the 
Southern  California  churches  as  well  as  foreign  missions. 
Anabel  and  Cora  Adams  sang  "One  of  Them."  The  regular 
business  session  was  called  to  order  at  10  A.  M.  Presi- 
dent Teel  exhorted  us  to  carry  on  the  meeting  spiritually, 
punctually,  systematically.  Communications  read.  Report 
of  Pentecost.  Offering  for  the  needy.  Board  of  Elders 
reported:  "Judging  from  the  various  reports  of  local 
churches  and  their  pastors,  together  with  that  of  the  Presi- 
dent, we  feel  we  have  reason  to  rejoice  that  there  is  in 
general  an  increase  of  activity  along  revival  lines.     We 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  453 

recommend  that  aggressiveness  all  along  the  line  be  the 
united  effort  of  both  ministry  and  laity."  Report  of  mission 
work  at  815  East  First  street,  Los  Angeles:  Sister 
H.  A.  Kelly,  Superintendent;  an  offering  of  $20.75  was 
made.  It  was  moved  and  carried  that  we  heartily  endorse 
Sister  Kelly  in  her  mission  work  and  that  we  still  co-operate 
with  her  both  financially  and  by  our  presence  more  in  the 
future  than  we  have  in  the  past.  J.  F.  Washburn,  A.  H. 
Cheshire  and  Bro.  Teel  were  appointed  committee  to  send 
letter  of  greeting  to  the  convention  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  July 
3rd  to  10th.  An  offering  for  Alfred  Wraight,  our  prison 
evangelist.  Thursday,  10  A.  M.,  Board  of  Elders  recom- 
mended Bro.  and  Sister  Cheshire  be  elected  delegates  to  the 
convention  of  the  Holiness  Churches  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  in 
July,  and  they  were  elected  by  vote.  They  were  intending 
to  make  a  visit  to  friends  in  the  East  and  could  take  in  the 
convention  on  their  way.  Offering  was  taxen  for  them 
and  for  the  different  missionaries  with  credentials  for  the 
Home  Missionaries  as  such.  Reported  over  $100  in  the 
treasury,  collected  for  the  special  purpose  of  sending  one 
to  the  Southland  to  work  among  the  white  people,  immedi- 
ately after  the  Annual  meeting.  Wednesday  night  Bro.  E. 
C.  White  preached  from  Kings  5:1,  making  spiritual  appli- 
cations and  preaching  with  freedom.  Thursday  night  in 
the  early  part  of  the  meeting  a  sister  was  sanctified,  fol- 
lowed by  songs  and  testimonies,  when  Bro.  Cheshire  gave 
exhortation  and  illustrations  concerning  eternity  and  the 
danger  of  procrastination.  Friday  night  special  prayers 
for  conviction  on  the  people.  Asa  Adams  speaking  from  1 
Cor.  3:21.  Bro.  Langen  preached  on  sin  and  the  Saviour. 
Gen.  3:1-18.  Saturday  A.  M.,  Bro.  Amon  and  others  gave 
testimony.  Afternoon,  Bro.  E.  C.  White  gave  message. 
Bro.  Washburn  following.  Night,  regular  order  and  good 
time  in  general.  Sunday  A.  M.,  Bro.  J.  F.  Washburn  ex- 
horted to  a  study  of  the  Holiness  doctrine  and  principles. 
10  A.  M.,  Communion  service,  with  J.  F.  Washburn  in 
charge.  Large  company  partaking  (fourteen  of  that  com- 
pany being  of  the  author's  family,  including  children  and 
grandchildren.)  Afternoon,  singing,  prayers  and  testimo- 
nies. Bro.  McNight  spoke  from  the  text,  "Behold,  thou  art 
made  whole,  sin  no  more."  More  testimonies,  and  Sister 
Washburn  sang:  r   oj 


454  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910 

"Some  through  the  waters,  some  through  the  flood, 
Some  through  the  fire,  but  all  through  the  blood; 
Some  through  great  sorrow,  but  God  gives  a  song 
In  the  night  season  and  all  the  day  long, 
God  leads  His  dear  children  along." 

Night,  young  people  took  lively  part;  much  shouting 
and  praising  God,  Bro.  Teel  gave  the  invitation  call.  Tent 
was  well  filled.  Altar  services  and  a  general  time  of  hand- 
shaking followed;  not  so  many  saved,  but  the  Burbank 
people  seemed  much  blessed,  expressing  themselves  of  the 
belief  there  would  be  much  reaping  later  of  the  seed  sown 
and  numbers  of  other  churches  were  interested.  The 
M.  E.  minister  dismissing  his  service  Sunday  night  and 
seemed  to  be  in  full  harmony  with  the  doctrine  of  holiness 
and  in  possession  of  the  experience.  Harmony  prevailed 
all  through  the  gathering  and  God  was  glorified. 

Journal  of  the  Fourth  Annual  Convention  of  the  Holiness 
Churches  of  Kentucky  and  Tennessee,  at  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  July  2-10,  1910. 

The  meetings  were  all  held  in  the  M.  E.  Church ;  Elder 
G.  A.  Goings  presiding.  The  devotional  services  were  led 
by  Bro.  W.  M.  A.  Washington.  Bro.  W.  F.  Gurly  gave  a 
brief  address  of  welcome  to  all  the  delegates  and  friends  of 
the  convention.  Delegates  without  homes  were  assigned 
by  Mrs.  Miller  and  Mrs.  W.  F.  Gurly.  Announcements, 
benedictions  by  Elder  Goings.  Sunday  convention  met  at 
11  a.  m..  Elder  G.  A.  Goings  conducting  the  devotional 
service ;  reading  Ps.  92,  saying  some  beneficial  things  about 
the  palm  and  cedar  trees  of  Lebanon.  As  sanctified  people 
we  flourish  and  grow  in  this  holy  way;  four  united  with 
the  church.  Bro.  and  Sister  Cheshire,  delegates  from  the 
General  Assembly  in  California,  were  introduced,  Bro. 
Cheshire  pronouncing  the  benediction. 

Night,  8  P.  M.,  Bro.  Goings  introduced  Bro.  Wm.  A. 
Washington,  who  preached  the  annual  True  Holiness  ser- 
mon from  text  Isa.  52. 

July  4th.  Preparation  day  for  ministers  and  workers 
of  convention.  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Jones  presiding  at  the  9  A.  M. 
services.  Song  and  prayer  service  conducted  by  Bro.  Bar- 
rett; interesting  talks  by  Elder  and  Mrs.  G.  A.  Goings. 
Afternoon  session  Elder  Goings  in  charge;  Bro.  Barrett 
preached  a  wonderful  and  beneficial  sermon  from  Matt. 
25:16,  17.  Bro.  Cheshire  made  some  instructive  statements 
about  bad  habits  such  as  the  use  of  whiskey  and  tobacco. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  455 

We  must  leave  sin  alone  and  be  free  from  all  those  things 
that  have  a  tendency  to  degrade.  Night,  Sister  Lulu 
Miller  of  Louisville  in  charge.  Bro.  Isa.  Coleman  giving 
the  message  and  singing;  the  people  being  much  blessed, 
praying  for  comfort  to  be  given  our  much  bereaved  Sister 
Mary  Clayton.  The  business  session  began  with  exhorta- 
tion to  the  church  ministers;  offering  of  $7.00  was  taken 
for  Sister  R.  D.  Brown,  who  was  called  away  on 
account  of  a  death  in  the  family.  Afternoon,  re- 
ports encouraging.  Night,  a  very  good  congregation 
listened  to  a  wonderful  sermon  from  Mrs.  Mary 
Jones,  text  Rom.  6:7.  Bro.  Cheshire  and  wife  sang  "In  the 
Good  Old  Fashioned  Way."  Thursday  afternoon  Sister 
Rachel  spoke  of  her  call  to  the  Dark  Continent.  Friday 
morning  Miss  Rosa  E.  Mcintosh  told  of  her  call  to  Africa, 
singing  a  solo,  followed  by  an  offering  of  $7.00  for  helping 
on  the  trip.  The  McHenry  Medical  College  offers  her,  free, 
a  year  of  medical  training  that  she  may  be  better  fitted  for 
her  work  in  Africa.  On  motion,  a  card  of  thanks  was  sent 
the  president  of  the  college  for  their  aid  to  the  Holiness 
work.  Subscriptions  taken  for  the  Southern  Pentecost. 
Report  of  the  Missionary  Training  School  by  the  superin- 
tendent. Mrs.  G.  A.  Goings.  Sunday,  a  beautiful  day  and 
large  congregation  and  good  services  all  day,  the  night 
meeting  closing  with  good  old  fashioned  hand-shaking, 
singing  ''When  the  Roll  Is  Called  Up  Yonder,  I'll  Be  There." 
Space  forbids  us  giving  this  report  in  detail;  suffice  it 
to  say  their  gatherings  are  growing  rapidly  in  attendance 
and  interest;  the  delegates  increasing  in  numbers  and  all 
being  comfortably  cared  for  free  during  the  ten  days'  con- 
vention, which  is  not  an  easy  thing  to  provide  for  115  people 
by  a  self-sacrificing  few. 

Bro.  Cheshire  gives  a  further  report:  "I  wish  you  all 
could  have  heard  Bro.  Sullinger  say,  'Sing  it!  Sing  it!'  and 
then  how  they  did  sing  it,  vv^ith  all  their  hearts.  I  never 
was  more  astonished  in  my  life  than  to  see  and  hear  the 
interest  in  the  Sunday  School.  At  the  11  o'clock  worship, 
as  we  listened  to  the  singing  of  'Hide  You  in  the  Blood  of 
Jesus,'  I  felt  surely  this  is  'Beulah  Land.'  The  4th  of  July 
night  the  opening  service  was  so  wonderfully  grand,  prov- 
ing the  power  of  God,  that  I  sat  riveted  to  my  chair  with 
eyes,  ears  and  mouth  wide  open.  If  it  is  so  good  here,  what 
will  it  be  in  Heaven  ?  During  the  preaching  the  fire  fell,  con- 
viction came  in  mighty  power;  a  number  answering  the 
call.  Bro.  Smith  of  the  M.  E.  Church  South  was  introduced 
and  stated  that  now  instead  of  being  a  holiness  fighter  he 


456  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910 

had  concluded  it  was  better  to  leave  it  alone.  He  acknowl- 
edged its  wonderful  growth  in  the  South  and  said  it  was 
a  matter  of  time  when  it  would  belt  the  earth.  The  busi- 
ness was  conducted  in  a  very  orderly  manner  and  without 
a  hitch.  All  believe  in  self-denial,  self-sacrifice  and  practice 
the  same.  They  get  at  it,  keep  at  it ;  consequently  the  work 
advances.  Nights,  standing  room  was  at  a  premium.  Sis- 
ter Mary  E.  Jones  managed  to  wedge  in  and  read  a  lesson, 
Rom.  8:1-17,  speaking  from  7th  and  8th  verses.  She  hit 
the  nail  often  on  the  head  and  drove  it  home  and  clinched 
it.  Seekers  following.  Saturday  night,  Bro.  B.  C.  Boyd,  a 
Baptist  minister  of  fifteen  years,  dug  out  by  Bro.  Wash- 
ington, gave  a  grand  message.  Sundaiy  morning  Bro. 
Moore,  who  came  from  the  M.  E.  Church,  having  received 
his  training  at  Russ  University,  preached.  He  is  a  good 
thinker  and  logical  talker.  Although  the  weather  was  ex- 
tremely hot  and  the  church  packed,  people  remained  listen- 
ing to  the  truths  with  intense  interest." 

The   Thirty-first   Annual   Camp-Meeting   and   General 

Assembly  of  the  Holiness  Church, 

August  12-28,  1910. 

Convened  on  their  own  ground  in  Arroyo  Seco,  near 
Garvanza;  furnishing  camp  room,  straw  and  water,  free. 
An  encouraging  interest  was  manifest  at  the  opening  meet- 
ing; singing  "A  Glorious  Church."  Bro.  W.  E.  Moyle  offer- 
ing the  first  prayer,  followed  by  a  season  of  testimony  and 
shouting,  many  being  much  blessed.  Bro.  Sullivan  pro- 
nouncing the  benediction.  Bro.  Matney  led  the  6  A.  M. 
Saturday  meeting,  exhorting  them  to  get  a  good  start 
in  the  meeting.  At  10  A.  M.  Bro.  Thomas  Smith  testified 
at  length.  Bro.  Smiley  talked  on  the  possibihty  of  obtain- 
ing help  from  God.  Bro.  G.  A.  Goings  spoke  of  the  mis- 
sionary work  God  had  helped  himself  and  wife  to  do  in  the 
South.  He  went  away  in  full  harmony  with  the  work,  had 
kept  in  harmony  all  the  time  and  is  still  in  harmony.  The 
old  way  had  proved  a  success  in  the  South  and  it  would 
be  foolish  to  change  it  for  any  other  way.  Some  people 
talk  a  good  deal  and  do  different  from  what  they  talk;  we 
may  be  happy  in  the  most  severe  trial  if  faithful  in  the 
little  things.  Our  work  in  the  South  has  had  its  trials. 
God  keeping  us  through  fever,  sickness  and  hard  times, 
frorn  discouragement.  He  has  found  out  a  discouraged 
soldier  is  worse  than  a  coward;  he  always  sees  the  worst 
side  and  discouragement  is  contagious.  It  will  put  a  whole 
army  to  rout.     If  a  man  expects  to  be  a  failure  he  will  be. 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  457 

A  leader  should  be  far  from  a  coward.  A  complainer  will 
hurt  himself.  They  believe  in  establishing  Holiness 
Churches  all  over  the  South.  There  are  great  opportunities 
for  the  white  people;  they  are  longing  for  a  Holiness  work 
among  them.  They  are  a  kind,  loving,  hospitable  people 
and  need  real  salvation." 

Afternoon,  several  testified;  among  them  our  faithful 
Sister  Letchworth.  Night,  Bro.  Pine  preached  from  Isa. 
6:1.  Bro.  Teel  followed  and  there  was  an  altar  service. 
Sunday  services  6  A.  M.,  Bible  School  9  A.  M.  Prayer  for 
sick.  Bro.  Wm.  Washington,  delegate  from  the  South, 
preached  a  stirring,  helpful  sermon  from  Rom.  1 :4  and  Eph. 
4:30.  Subject,  "The  Spirit  of  Holiness."  Bro.  Washburn 
followed.  Several  raising  hands  for  prayers.  Afternoon, 
spirited  song  service,  prayer,  testimonies;  Bro.  Teel  giving 
the  message.     Bro.  Langen  reciting  his  experience. 

Young  people's  meeting  6:30  P.  M.,  followed  by  regu- 
lar meeting.  Asa  Adams  speaking  about  the  prodigal  son 
and  invited  prodigals  to  come  home.  Bro.  and  Sister  Dixon 
sang  a  duet.  Monday  afternoon,  after  song  service,  Bro. 
Washburn  prayed.  Bros.  Clark,  Bicker  and  Langen  spoke. 
Sister  Washburn  talked.  Bro.  Goings  preached  from  2 
Phil.  2:5.  Bro.  Jimmie  Adams,  who  was  taken  suddenly 
and  dangerously  ill,  had  to  be  removed  from  the  grounds, 
preparatory  for  an  operation.  His  father,  Alf.  Adams,  re- 
peating what  he  said,  "Oh,  Pa,  I  am  so  glad  I  am  ready," 
when  so  close  to  death. 

Tuesday,  16th.  Business  opened  10  A.  M.,  President 
Teel  making  some  remarks.  Communications,  Church  re- 
ports, report  of  Pentecost.  Offerings  for  the  needy.  Re- 
port of  Missionary  Treasurer.  Wednesday,  Board  of  Elders 
report.  Not  only  from  California  but  also  from  the  South 
reports  come  with  courage  and  with  a  strong  demand  for 
workers  among  the  white  people.  Wednesday  P.  M.,  busi- 
ness session  opened,  singing  "When  the  Roll  Is  Called  Up 
Yonder.  "  After  the  general  routine  of  business  a  lengthy 
discussion  regarding  the  work  in  the  South.  Bro.  Wash- 
ington given  special  items  concerning  the  establishment 
of  the  same.  Thursday  10  A.  M.,  partial  report  of  Board  of 
Elders  read  as  follows :  "We  recommend  the  General  As- 
sembly to  appoint  a  judiciary  committee  composed  of  seven 
ministers  and  workers  chosen  from  churches  in  the  South 
to  deal  with  the  difficulties  that  cannot  be  settled  locally, 
that  may  arise  involving  ministers  or  churches  in  the  South 
and  to  settle  the  same  in  accordance  with  the  rules,  regu- 
lations and  requirements  of  the  Holiness  Church.     Said 


458  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910 

committee  to  be  subject  to  the  Board  of  Elders  through  the 
Superintendent  of  the  Southern  work.  Second,  we  recom- 
mend the  following  persons  chosen  by  the  Southern  Con- 
vention to  be  appointed  on  said  committee  for  the  ensuing 
year — (Choose  you  out  seven  men  whom  we  may  appoint. 
Acts  6:3.) 

Wm.  A.  Washington,  Madisonville,  Ky. 

Nelso  R.  Commings,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Mary  E.  Jones,  Central  City,  Ky. 

Isa.  Coleman,  Slaughterville,  Ky. 

Peter  Jones,  Owensboro,  Ky. 

Tent  reports.  Numbers  of  credentials  renewed  and 
some  new  ones  granted.  It  was  moved  and  carried  that 
we  buy  the  Gospel  wagon  now  in  use  by  the  Assembly. 
Moved  and  carried  the  Board  of  Trustees  be  authorized  to 
dispose  of  dirt  and  gravel  from  the  camp  ground  to  the 
best  advantage.  Advertising  committee  reported  and  dis- 
charged. Moved  and  carried  that  the  Trustees  be  allowed 
to  use  $250  of  the  amount  taken  in  for  the  sale  of  sand 
to  put  in  a  windmill  for  the  purpose  of  watering  the  trees 
on  the  camp  ground. 

Elders  elected  for  three  years.  I.  H.  Creswell,  J.  A. 
Smiley,  S.  D.  White,  A.  Cheshire.  Nominations  for  Presi- 
dent, G.  M.  Teel,  Walter  Matney,  J.  F.  Washburn;  Bro. 
Washburn  withdrew  his  name  from  nomination.  Bro.  G. 
M.  Teel  was  elected.  Bro.  Vincent,  principal  of  the  Free 
M.  E.  Seminary  at  Hermon,  was  introduced  and  gave  short 
talk  concerning  the  school  work.  Saturday,  10:30  A.  M., 
G.  M.  Teel  presiding  at  the  business  session.  Sister 
Kelly  donated  a  set  of  double  harness  and  two 
blankets  to  go  with  the  Gospel  wagon.  Moved  that 
w^e  tender  a  vote  of  thanks  to  Dr.  Hubbard  of  the  McHenry 
Medical  College  of  Nashville,  Tenn.,  for  his  kindness  and 
interest  shown  to  our  missionary  workers,  as  evidenced  by 
his  offer  to  donate  a  year's  training  to  two  of  them  free  of 
charge  in  this  college  and  that  we  forward  him  an  official 
note  of  the  same.  Tuesday  night,  testimonies  and  prayers, 
followed  by  stirring  sermon  by  Bro.  Wm.  A.  Washington 
and  an  altar  call.  Wednesday,  6  A.  M.,  Sister  Kelly  and 
Italian  John  Cavaleras  gave  good  talks.  Sister  Malcolm 
sang  and  spoke  of  need  of  prevailing  prayer.  Night,  after 
young  people's  meeting,  Bro.  Sullivan  gave  long,  interest- 
ing, instructive  talk.  After  singing  "A  Charge  to  Keep  I 
Have,"  Bro.  Biglow  preached.  "Behold  I  Bring  You  Tidings 
of  Great  Joy."    Luke  2:10. 

Thursday,  Bro.  Creswell    lead    early    meeting.     Good 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1910  459 

night  service.  Sunday,  good  all  day  services.  Early  Mon- 
day morning  meeting,  Sister  Dishman  said :  "The  past  year 
has  been  one  of  affliction,  but  I  came  up  here  with  victory." 
Bro.  Goings:  "I  have  confidence  in  the  Holiness  move- 
ment because  it  has  God  at  the  helm.  No  matter  how  bad 
the  wind  may  blow."  Sister  Bertha  Hurt  gave  good  prac- 
tical talk.  Bro.  Matney  read  Psa.  50:14,  "Offer  unto  God 
Thanksgiving."  He  felt  ashamed  he  had  murmured,  God 
had  done  enough  for  him  to  keep  him  shouting  half  the 
time.  When  we  make  a  vow  God  expects  us  to  keep  it. 
Every  move  of  our  lives  should  be  to  glorify  God.  Every 
service  of  this  camp-meeting  ought  to  be  endued  with 
power  from  on  high.  God  will  work  when  He  gets  a  chance. 
Let  your  speech  be  always  with  grace,  seasoned  with  salt. 
Bro.  Kirkman  lead  6  P.  M.  meeting,  reading  Acts  2:12, 
"What  meaneth  this?"  It  is  a  question  all  down  the  ages. 
The  world  had  not  understood  the  plan  God  gives  to  man. 
A  man  may  be  made  clean  and  so  like  God  the  world  can 
see  God  in  him.  God  can  use  almost  any  one  if  He  can 
get  a  chance  to  clean  him  up.  Even  a  sanctified  person 
when  going  through  affliction  will  sometimes  say,  'What 
meaneth  this  ?'  " 

Bro.  Buckner:  "This  has  been  a  year  of  affliction,  but 
the  best,  spiritually,  of  my  life.  I  have  been  associated 
with  Holiness  twenty-six  years  and  think  they  are  the 
best  people  in  the  world."  Sister  Buckner  said  she  was  glad 
she  had  possession  of  her  lot  in  Canaan  and  God  was  bless- 
ing her.  Wednesday,  6  A.  M.,  meeting  in  charge  of  Bro. 
Bicker.  Requests  for  prayer.  Afternoon,  Prohibition  meet- 
ing. Asa  Adams  does  not  believe  a  Christian  man  can 
knov/ingly  vote  in  favor  of  liquor  traffic  and  retain  his 
favor  with  God.  We  should  vote  for  men  who  believe  in 
prohibition;  they  will  enforce  the  prohibition  laws  all  they 
can.  State  Chairman  Woertendyke  of  the  Prohibition 
party  was  introduced  and  gave  an  address.  "I  feel  I  am 
chairman  of  the  best  party  on  earth."  7:30,  Asa  Adams 
gave  the  message.  Saturday,  early  morning  meeting,  led 
by  Bro.  Creswell.  Bro.  Washington:  "I  have  been  won- 
derfully blessed  and  repaid  for  coming  this  long  distance 
from  the  South  and  shall  go  to  my  work  in  Kentucky  much 
encouraged."  6  P.  M.,  open  air  services ;  several  seekers  at 
general  gathering.  Services  Sunday  6  A.  M.,  Bible  School 
at  9.  Song  service  at  10,  followed  by  the  partaking  of  the 
Lord's  Supper,  when  Bro.  Goings  gave  message  with 
unction,  from  Acts  2:16.  Several  seekers  claiming  victory. 
Afternoon,  lively  variety  meeting.     Bro.  Teel  preaching. 


460  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1911 

Open  air  meeting  again  at  6  P.  M.,  with  inspiring  testi- 
monies and  songs.  Bro.  E.  C.  White  spoke  to  us  at  the 
regular  service  from  Mark  14:8.  We  shall  soon  separate; 
some  will  be  led  in  pleasant  places,  and  some  where  the 
path  seems  dark  and  hard  to  travel,  but  God  will  be  with 
us.  Seekers  urged  while  farewell  songs  were  being  sung; 
a  general  shaking  of  hands  and  a  promise  to  pray  much 
for  each  other  and  the  advance  of  the  work.  Many  were 
already  departing,  as  the  hour  was  late  and  weariness  of 
the  body  overcame  them  and  we  felt  we  were  saying  our 
last  farewell  to  some  as  we  silently  stole  away  to  our  tent 
to  catch  a  little  sleep  to  be  prepared  for  the  arduous  day 
just  ahead.  And,  so  closed  the  last  camp-meeting  we  shall 
report  in  this  history. 

Workers  for  the  South  among  the  white  people  were 
raised  up  in  answer  to  prayers,  in  the  persons  of  Bro.  I.  H. 
and  Eva  Creswell  and  little  Paul.  Their  good  work  in 
Wyoming  had  been  reported  to  us  from  time  to  time  and 
while  conversing  personally  with  them  an  inspiration  came 
to  us  that  they  were  the  ones  for  the  South  work,  the 
place  we  have  so  long  prayed  and  worked  to  have  occupied. 
After  consulting  Bros.  Goings  and  Washington,  we  found 
them  of  the  same  opinion,  and  Bro.  and  Sister  Creswell 
feeling  the  call  upon  them,  although  they  wanted  to  be 
ver3^  sure;  showing  an  humble,  submissive  spirit,  the 
Church  recognized  the  same  and  it  is  with  great  pleasure 
and  satisfaction  we  bid  them  God-speed  to  this  great  and 
important  field,  realizing  it  means  to  go  as  pioneers  to  a 
new  field  of  work,  with  its  responsibilities.  We  trust  they 
may  feel  they  are  sustained  by  the  prayers  and  means  of 
the  Church. 


1911 

The  First  Holiness  Church  of  Pasadena  adopted  reso- 
lutions Sunday,  in  connection  with  the  recent  celebration 
of  Adolphus  Busch's  golden  wedding,  as  follows: 

"Inasmuch  as  some  of  the  citizens  of  Pasadena  have 
recently  taken  it  upon  themselves  to  present  to  Brewer 
Adolphus  Busch  a  so-called  'loving  cup'  on  behalf  of  the 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1911  461 

city  of  Pasadena,  so  making  it  appear  that  the  people  in 
general  approved  of  said  gift: 

"And  inasmuch  as  we  believe  this  and  the  lightly  eulo- 
gistic articles  that  have  been  published  in  our  daily  papers 
concerning  the  said  brewer,  Adolphus  Busch,  and  his  doings, 
are  calculated  to  advertise  his  beer,  and  to  advance  the 
liquor  interests;  so  in  a  measure  to  counteract  the  general 
tide  of  temperance  and  the  war  being  waged  here  and  else- 
where in  favor  of  sobriety  and  against  the  liquor  traflfic; 

"And  inasmuch  as  one  so-called  minister  of  the  Gos- 
pel, so  lowered  himself,  and  the  good  name  of  the  ministers 
and  churches  of  Pasadena,  as  to  take  an  active  part  in  the 
above-mentioned  acts; 

"Therefore,  be  it  resolved.  That  we,  the  First  Holiness 
Church  of  Pasadena,  and  citizens  of  Pasadena,  do  hereby 
solemnly  protest  against  each  and  all  of  the  above-named 
acts,  and  put  ourselves  on  record  as  opposed  to  anything 
that  would  make  it  appear  that  our  beautiful  temperance 
city,  and  our  churches,  are  so  dazzled  by  the  wealth  acquired 
through  the  nefarious  liquor  business,  and  the  beauty  of 
Brewer  Busch's  gardens,  as  to  forget  the  higher  interests 
of  Pasadena,  and  the  necessity  of  safeguarding  our  citizens 
and  especially  young  people  from  the  influence  and  evils 
of  intoxicating  drinks,  including  beer;  or  to  forget  to  ad- 
vance the  cause  of  temperance. 

"J.  F.  WASHBURN,  Pastor, 
"And  the  Committee." 

THE    MINISTER'S    WIFE 

Before  I  finish  this  delightful,  important  work,  I  must 
speak  my  convictions  in  reference  to  the  hard-working, 
faithful,  earnest  pastor's  wife.  With  an  experience  of  55 
years  (my  father  and  husband  both  being  ministers)  with 
and  among  different  phases  of  Christian  work  and  minis- 
ter's families,  I  am  convinced  the  wife  whose  heart  is  in 
the  work  has,  by  far  the  most  strenuous,  difficult,  perplex- 
ing place  to  fill  of  any  person  living,  all  things  considered. 
First,  she  has  a  conscience  and  conviction  of  her  own,  often 
misjudged;  second,  she  feels  she  has,  or  dehghts  to  have, 
a  part  in  the  spiritual  as  well  as  the  domestic  and 
social  life;  third,  she  is  naturally  more  sensitive  to  all  the 
little  home  and  public  daily  incidents  of  life;  fourth,  she 
feels  the  obligations  upon  her  are  such  she  cannot,  dare 
not,  shrink  or  shirk  them.  Much  depends  upon  her 
bravely,  determinedly  meeting  and  overcoming  every 
obstacle,   however  sympathetically   or  stoically   she   must 


462  HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,  1911 

meet  those  constantly  pressing  needs  and  obligations. 
Fifth,  the  home  responsibilities,  especially  where  there  is 
a  growing  family,  is  one  among  the  most  arduous  of  any 
family  on  earth.  From  Sunday's  early  morning  to  late  at 
night,  who  but  she  must  watch  every  detail  from 
her  devoted  husband's  to  every  loving  child's  influence, 
at  home  and  before  the  public?  Why,  of  course,  the  wife 
and  mother  is  the  responsible  one  for  neatness,  cleanliness, 
behavior  (for  all  ministers  do  not  always  even  behave 
themselves  properly  according  to  the  high  position  they 
occupy  before  God  and  eternity-bound  souls).  If  the  girl 
has  an  extra  frill,  curl  or  bow  of  ribbon,  bought  or  a  pres- 
ent, mother  must  govern  that.  If  the  boy  is  over  fastidious 
in  his  tastes  of  how  his  clothes  look  or  fit  him,  or  the  color 
of  his  tie  or  socks,  she  must  regulate  and  pacify  him  in 
order  that  he  may  get  a  happy  early  start  for  Bible  School, 
that  it  may  be  helpful  to  him  in  the  every  day  school  during 
the  following  v/eek.  Then  the  care  of  the  little  ones  and 
the  baby,  with  so  many  things  too  numerous  to  mention 
and  the  preacher  himself,  certainly  everything  about  his 
apparel  must  be  spic  and  span  at  the  cost  of  all  the  others, 
for  she  wants  it  so;  he  feels  it  should  be  so,  for  the  ex- 
ample's sake  and  the  good  feeling  it  gives  him  on  the  street 
and  before  his  audience. 

Happy  indeed  is  that  minister's  wife  who  has  the 
courage  to  desist  when  it  comes  to  shaving,  brushing  the 
clothes,  or  blacking  the  boots  of  her  beloved  husband, 
though  he  be  an  extra  thoughtful,  truly  helpful  companion. 
Of  course,  in  the  very  nature  of  things  hers  is  mostly  the 
home  life,  with  its  monotonous  self-sacrificing,  over-taxing 
of  physical  and  mental  powers,  until  she  is  sometimes  led 
to  say  "Where  am  I  at,  anyway."  The  minister  has  it  hard 
enough,  but  he  has  a  hundred  varieties  before  him  every 
week,  that  breaks  the  chain  of  the  uphill  drill  and  pull  and 
gives  a  sort  of  rest  to  mind  and  body.  He  meets  other 
ministers  and  exchanges  thoughts  on  their  different  lines 
of  church  work.  He  has  the  open  air  privileges  of  cars 
and  buggy,  or  automobile.  Though  he  is  often  with  the 
sick  and  dying,  and  funerals,  even  there  he  gets  thoughts 
and  experiences  that  give  food  for  the  soul  life.  Then 
among  his  pastoral  visits  he  often  meets  in  social  life  those 
with  whom  it  is  a  pleasure  to  have  a  few  moments  of 
intellectual,  literary  or  musical  conversation,  often  having 
the  tendency  to  help  him  forget  the  annoying,  distracting 
things  of  life  in  its  reality. 

But  the  saddest  and  most  cruel  of  all  the  heart  aches 


HOLINESS  CHURCH  HISTORY,   1911  463 

that  the  faithful  wife  of  ministers  in  some  cases  have  had 
to  bear  is  the  deep  agony  of  a  realization  of  neglect  as  it 
comes  stealing  in  upon  her  as  unwillingly  she  is  convinced 
of  undue  interest,  time  and  attention  being  centered  else- 
where. Not  alone  for  her  personal  neglect  and  mortification 
is  the  heartache,  but  for  that  husband  who  has  stood  before 
the  world  as  an  ambassador  of  Christ  an  advocate  of  right- 
eousness and  purity  and  for  home  and  the  precious  cause  of 
Christ  and  Holiness  she  grieves  most.  No  doubt  but  at  the 
great  judgment  day  there  will  be  a  double  woe  pronounced 
upon  the  parties  who  would  thus  trample  upon  the  sacred- 
ness  of  the  home  and  His  most  holy  calling,  and  especially 
so  to  the  minister  who  would  trifle  with  some  silly,  weak- 
minded  girl  or  yield  to  some  heartless,  scheming  unnatural 
woman  who  would  overthrow  God's  noblest  calling  and  de- 
stroy His  most  sacred  institution,  the  Home.  May  we  then 
remember  and  hold  in  reverence  God's  sacred  callings  and 
institutions,  not  forgetting  the  very  important  and  ever 
sacrificing  place  occupied  by  the  noble  wives  of  the  ministry. 

SUMMARY 

Words  and  sight-seeing  are  fleeting,  but  what  is  writ- 
ten remains.  The  voice  of  the  speaker  dies  away  and  what 
he  said  is  soon  forgotten,  but  the  printed  page  may  recall 
the  words  precisely,  and  sometimes  accompanied  by  even 
more  pronounced  importance  than  at  the  time  of  their 
delivery.  What  delightfully,  and  singularly,  strange 
sweetness  it  has  given  the  writer  to  meet,  season  after 
season,  after  the  separation  of  a  year,  many  of  those  who 
will  read  these  pages;  though  realizing  they  again  must 
scatter  and  separate  like  a  great  fleet  of  ships  on  a  track- 
less sea.  If  the  seasons  together  here  have  been  so  really 
blessed  and  satisfactory,  it  is  the  Author's  hope  that  when 
she  no  longer  mingles  with  the  tried  and  true,  this  service 
or  reminiscence  will  fill  a  place  which  will  be  more  enduring 
among  the  pleasant  memories  of  each  reader;  for  pleasant 
memories  can  never  be  taken  from  us.  Such  joys  are 
absolutely  sure. 

MRS.  JOSEPHINE  M.  WASHBURN. 


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